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{"bill_id":813160,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Relating generally to the tax treatment of manufacturing entities","description":"Relating generally to the tax treatment of manufacturing entities","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813161,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"School Board Membership Amendment","description":"School Board Membership Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":813162,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Including law-enforcement officers among those professionals the assault or battery of which leads to enhanced criminal penalties","description":"Including law-enforcement officers among those professionals the assault or battery of which leads to enhanced criminal penalties","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":813163,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers","description":"Providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813164,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"Term Limitation Amendment","description":"Term Limitation Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":813165,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","description":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813166,"bill_number":"HB2041","title":"Establishing requirements for prior review of all privatization proposals","description":"Establishing requirements for prior review of all privatization proposals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813167,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"School Board Election Amendment","description":"School Board Election Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":813168,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Providing tax credit for providing broadband service to unserved areas","description":"Providing tax credit for providing broadband to certain census blocks","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":813169,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","description":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813170,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Allowing State Police, police, sheriffs and fire and emergency service personnel to possess naloxone or other approved opioid antagonist","description":"Allowing State Police, police, sheriffs and fire and emergency service personnel to possess naloxone or other approved opioid antagonist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813171,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","description":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813172,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Establishing wrongful conduct rule prohibiting recovery of damages in certain circumstances","description":"Establishing wrongful conduct rule prohibiting recovery of damages in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":813173,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"The School Board Election Amendment","description":"The School Board Election Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":813174,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":813175,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813176,"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":"Allowing terminally ill patients to have access to investigational products that have not been approved by the federal food and drug administration","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813177,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":813178,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":813179,"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":"Adding domestic violence and fraud to the list of crimes for which conviction would bar a person from holding public office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813180,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the 82nd Legislature, 2016","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the 82nd Legislature, 2016","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813181,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Terminating the Tax Commissioner's authority to issue business licenses to sell paraphernalia for use with controlled substances","description":"Terminating the Tax Commissioner's authority to issue business licenses to sell paraphernalia for use with controlled substances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":813182,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Including journalists as a protected profession within the definition of crimes of violence against certain categories of workers","description":"Including journalists as a protected profession within the definition of crimes of violence against certain categories of workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813183,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"The \"Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Amendment\"","description":"The \"Initative, Referendum, and Recall Amendment\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813184,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"County Economic Development Amendment","description":"County Economic Development Amendment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":813185,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"The Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Taxation Amendment","description":"The Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Taxation Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813186,"bill_number":"HB2070","title":"Providing meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments","description":"Providing meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813187,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"The Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813188,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Creating a Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","description":"Creating a Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813189,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"The Citizens' Redistricting Commission Amendment","description":"The Citizens' Redistricting Commission Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813190,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":813191,"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":"Providing for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813192,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"The Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife Amendment","description":"The Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":813193,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Relating to juvenile proceedings","description":"Relating to juvenile proceedings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813194,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Honoring Mineral County's 150th anniversary","description":"Honoring Mineral County's 150th anniversary","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813195,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Urging Congress propose regulation freedom amendment","description":"Urging Congress propose regulation freedom amendment","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":813196,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Creating Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act","description":"Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 196, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":813197,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813198,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813199,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Calculation Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":813200,"bill_number":"HB2109","title":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","description":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813201,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813202,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","description":"The \"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813203,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813204,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":813205,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Requiring Legislative members disclose contributions and fundraising events while in session","description":"Requiring Legislative members disclose contributions and fundraising events while in session","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813206,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"The Constitutional Officers Term Limit Amendment","description":"The Constitutional Officers Term Limit Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":813207,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Providing for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors","description":"Providing for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813208,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment","description":"Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813209,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Future Fund Amendment","description":"Future Fund Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813210,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Limiting successor corporation asbestos-related liabilities","description":"Limiting successor corporation asbestos-related liabilities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813211,"bill_number":"HB2018","title":"Providing a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents","description":"Providing a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":813212,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships","description":"Relating to requirements for PROMISE scholarships","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":813213,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Clarifying powers of Attorney General in contingency fee arrangements or contracts with outside attorneys","description":"Clarifying powers of Attorney General in contingency fee arrangements or contracts with outside attorneys","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":813214,"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":"Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813215,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Providing that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students","description":"Providing that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813216,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813217,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813218,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Prohibiting the sale of United States flags or West Virginia flags unless manufactured in the United States","description":"Prohibiting the sale of United States flags or West Virginia flags unless manufactured in the United States","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":813219,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Providing a ten percent discount to residents at state parks and forests","description":"Providing a ten percent discount to residents at state parks and forests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813220,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Establishing WV Workplace Freedom Act","description":"Establishing WV Workplace Freedom Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":813221,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"The Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Property Tax Exemption Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813222,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Relating to the right of the landlord of commercial premises to terminate the lease under certain circumstances","description":"Relating to the right of the landlord of commercial premises to terminate the lease under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813223,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Increasing penalties for overtaking and passing stopped school buses","description":"Increasing penalties for overtaking and passing stopped school buses","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 243, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":813224,"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":"Requiring retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813225,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Providing for sunset of administrative rules under Administrative Procedures Act","description":"Providing for sunset of administrative rules under Administrative Procedures Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813226,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife Amendment","description":"Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813227,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","description":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813228,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813229,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Increasing salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals","description":"Increasing salary increments paid to principals and assistant principals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":813230,"bill_number":"HJR18","title":"The Removal of Governor's veto power for education spending in budget and appropriations bills.","description":"The Removal of Governor's veto power for education spending in budget and appropriations bills.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":813231,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Relating generally to the accountability of a corporation's political activities","description":"Relating generally to the accountability of a corporation's political activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813232,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813233,"bill_number":"HB2062","title":"Establishing the Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety","description":"Establishing the Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813234,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813235,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Making it illegal for first responders to photograph a corpse; Jonathan's Law","description":"Making it illegal for anyone to photograph a corpse except for certain legitimate purposes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":813236,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"West Virginia Renewable Energy Act","description":"West Virginia Renewable Energy Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813237,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Relating to the labor-management relations act for the private sector","description":"Relating to the labor-management relations act for the private sector","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813238,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and disposition","description":"Relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and disposition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":813239,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Recognizing achievements and contributions of Monongalia County","description":"Recognizing achievements and contributions of Monongalia County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813240,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Adopting learned intermediary doctrine as defense to civil action due to inadequate warnings or instructions","description":"Adopting learned intermediary doctrine as defense to civil action due to inadequate warnings or instructions","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":813241,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Eliminating obsolete government entities","description":"Eliminating obsolete government entities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":813242,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Providing for the use of neck braces by football players","description":"Providing for the use of neck braces by football players","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813243,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Requiring public authorities pay prevailing hourly rate of wages","description":"Requiring public authorities pay prevailing hourly rate of wages","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813244,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813245,"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":"Permitting certain holders of concealed weapons permits to carry weapons of the grounds and buildings on the State Capitol Complex","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813246,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Requiring drug screening and testing of applicants for TANF program","description":"Requiring drug screening and testing of applicants for TANF program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813247,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Relating generally to purchasing","description":"Relating generally to purchasing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813248,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Requiring the Parkways Authority to provide free daily toll passes for veterans under certain circumstances","description":"Requiring the Parkways Authority to provide free daily toll passes for veterans under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813249,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating to corporation net income tax for manufacturers of medical devices","description":"Relating to corporation net income tax for manufacturers of medical devices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813250,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Relating to excuses from jury service","description":"Relating to excuses from jury service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813251,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":813252,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813253,"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":"Requiring that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby and providing a stipend for housing cost for certain officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813254,"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":"Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813255,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Providing for the posting of unenclosed lands to prohibit hunting, trapping or fishing","description":"Providing for the posting of unenclosed lands to prohibit hunting, trapping or fishing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813256,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children","description":"Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813257,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"The Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813258,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Requiring voters provide photo ID when voting","description":"Requiring voters provide photo ID when voting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":813259,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Providing a special method for valuation of certain wireless technology property for property taxes","description":"Providing a special method for valuation of certain wireless technology property for property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813260,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating generally to advance nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives","description":"Relating generally to advance nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813261,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","description":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813262,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"WV Better Roads Amendment of 2016","description":"WV Better Roads Amendment of 2016","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813263,"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":"Prohibiting the performance of any abortion when the woman seeking it is doing so solely on account of the gender of the fetus","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":813264,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Granting all public employees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase","description":"Granting all public employees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813265,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","description":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813266,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"The Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","description":"The Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813267,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Requiring preplanning, preparing and provisioning of public facilities for use as shelters for elderly and disabled during emergency situations","description":"Requiring preplanning, preparing and provisioning of public facilities for use as shelters for elderly and disabled during emergency situations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813268,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"The Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813269,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Requiring students to attend school until the age of eighteen","description":"Requiring students to attend school until the age of eighteen","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813270,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Relating to County Local Powers Act","description":"County Local Powers Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":813271,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"Establishing a policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes","description":"Establishing a policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813272,"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":"Raising the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813273,"bill_number":"HJR16","title":"The Term Limitations Amendment.","description":"The Term Limitations Amendment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":813452,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Changing mandatory school instructional time from 180 days to minutes","description":"Changing mandatory school instructional days from 180 days to minutes over 180 days","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":813453,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service","description":"Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813454,"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.       Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":813455,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Exempting a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"Exempting a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Motion to table motion to discharge committee (Roll No. 222)","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2709/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2709&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813456,"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":"Issuing a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813458,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Allowing certain residents to carry concealed weapons in municipally controlled buildings and recreation centers without first obtaining a license","description":"Allowing certain residents to carry concealed weapons in municipally controlled buildings and recreation centers without first obtaining a license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":813459,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Establishing a wrongful conduct rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the wrongful conduct rule, which prohibits the recovery of damages by a plaintiff whose injuries are caused, in whole or in part, by the plaintiff’s commission or attempted commission of an illegal or immoral act or transaction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4008/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4008&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":813460,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"DHHR rule relating to AIDS-related medical testing and confidentiality","description":"DHHR rule relating to AIDS-related medical testing and confidentiality","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813461,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapists licensing","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapists licensing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813462,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Creating preference for current limited video lottery permit holders in bid process","description":"Creating preference for current limited video lottery permit holders in bid process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813463,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813464,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special \"SECOND AMENDMENT\" license plate","description":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special \"SECOND AMENDMENT\" license plate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":813469,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Allowing a judge to excuse a potential juror from jury duty until a later date based on seasonal employment","description":"Allowing a judge to excuse a potential juror from jury duty until a later date based on seasonal employment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2584/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2584&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":813470,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":813471,"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":"Prohibiting courts from using, implementing, referring to or incorporating a tenet of any body of religious sectarian law into any decision","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2994/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2994&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":813472,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Clarifying tax map rules apply to both paper and digital maps","description":"Clarifying tax map rules apply to both paper and digital maps","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":813473,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":813476,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Preventing taxpayer subsidization of health insurance covering elective abortions","description":"Preventing taxpayer subsidization of health insurance covering elective abortions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":813478,"bill_number":"HB2917","title":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","description":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813479,"bill_number":"HB2987","title":"Relating to mine safety","description":"Relating to mine safety","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2987/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2987&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813481,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission rule relating to private club licensing","description":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission rule relating to private club licensing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813482,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","description":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2697/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2697&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813483,"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":"Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":813484,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Creating the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","description":"Creating the Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813486,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"DHHR rule relating to fees for service","description":"DHHR rule relating to fees for service","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813490,"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 Apublic building@ and authorizes rule‑making.   This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":813491,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Allowing law enforcement collect DNA samples from arrestees for certain criminal offenses","description":"Allowing law enforcement collect DNA samples from arrestees for certain criminal offenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":813492,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Allowing delinquency charge be collected on installment","description":"Allowing delinquency charge be collected on installment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813493,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Requiring DHHR review rates paid to health care providers","description":"Requiring DHHR review rates paid to health care providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813495,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Increasing state employee pay over 3-year period","description":"Increasing state employee pay over 3-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813496,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. §5‑16‑27 is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813497,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Permitting certain surface owners to purchase gas at market rates","description":"Permitting certain surface owners to purchase gas at market rates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":813498,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"DHHR rule relating to infectious medical waste","description":"DHHR rule relating to infectious medical waste","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813499,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","description":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2486/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2486&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813501,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Increasing teacher pay over 5-year period","description":"Increasing teacher pay over 5-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813502,"bill_number":"HB2394","title":"Repealing the additional tax on the privilege of severing coal","description":"Repealing the additional tax on the privilege of severing coal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813505,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special Hatfield-McCoy Trail license plates","description":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special Hatfield-McCoy Trail license plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":813508,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":813510,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813511,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"CPRB rule relating to WV State Police","description":"CPRB rule relating to WV State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813515,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special license plate for applicants who are hearing impaired","description":"Authorizing the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special license plate for applicants who are hearing impaired","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813516,"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.   §49‑2‑12a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813519,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Modifying removal procedure for certain county, school district and municipal officers","description":"Modifying removal procedure for certain county, school district and municipal officers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813520,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813521,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Allowing certain county boards of education to operate their schools on a four-day school week","description":"Allowing certain county boards of education to operate their schools on a four-day school week","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813522,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Transferring interest to real property co-owner when all taxes paid for five years","description":"Transferring interest to real property co-owner when all taxes paid for five years","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813523,"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":"Relating to the Volunteer Fire Departments Workers' Compensation Subsidy Program and the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813525,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to establishment and regulation of limited license to practice medicine and surgery at certain state veterans nursing home facilities","description":"Board of Medicine rule relating to establishment and regulation of limited license to practice medicine and surgery at certain state veterans nursing home facilities","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813527,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813528,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Modifying requirements for child witness to testify by closed circuit television","description":"Modifying requirements for child witness to testify by closed circuit television","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813531,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Consolidating purchasing by county boards of education","description":"Consolidating purchasing by county boards of education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2577/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2577&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813533,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Allowing WV National Guard and Reserve members obtain Class C hunting and fishing for one-time fee","description":"Allowing WV National Guard and Reserve members obtain Class C hunting and fishing for one-time fee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813536,"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.   §49‑2‑12b is new; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813537,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Board of Dental Examiners rule relating to continuing education requirements","description":"Board of Dental Examiners rule relating to continuing education requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813538,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Allowing a tax deduction for all prepaid tuition contracts or college savings plan","description":"Allowing a tax deduction for all prepaid tuition contracts or college savings plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813540,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to FOIA database","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to FOIA database","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813541,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Removing the armed conflict requirement before state employees may receive credit for time served in the Armed Forces","description":"Removing the armed conflict requirement before state employees may receive credit for time served in the Armed Forces","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813542,"bill_number":"HB2404","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813543,"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":"Requiring that all higher education institutions in the state award credit to transfer students for similar courses completed at a different institution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2594/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2594&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813545,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"CPRB rule relating to Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"CPRB rule relating to Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813547,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to elimination of precinct registration books","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to elimination of precinct registration books","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813548,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"Relating to definitions used in the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine the term final average salary for new enrollees to be the average salary received in the highest ten years of service, rather than the current three.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2620/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2620&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":813550,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Ethics Commission rule relating to public use of names or likenesses","description":"Ethics Commission rule relating to public use of names or likenesses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813551,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Increasing tobacco tax to help fund PEIA's health plans","description":"Increasing tobacco tax to help fund PEIA's health plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":813555,"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":"Providing that the appraised value of an antique motor vehicle is a maximum of $3,000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":813556,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Simplifying the process by which a bank may adjust the hours of operation for branch offices","description":"Simplifying the process by which a bank may adjust the hours of operation for branch offices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813558,"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.   Â Â Â Â Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":813559,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Relating to rule making under the state Administrative Procedures Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a sunset of administrative rules under the state Administrative Procedures Act. Rules are subject to sunset five years after the effective date of this bill and five years after the effective date of all new or modified rules.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4002/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813560,"bill_number":"HB2899","title":"Relating to career progression of members of the State Police","description":"Relating to career progression of members of the State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2899/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2899&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":813561,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":813562,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Relating to athletic coaches in public schools","description":"Relating to athletic coaches in public schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813564,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners rule relating to board","description":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners rule relating to board","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813565,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813566,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Repealing code related to mandatory motor vehicle inspections","description":"Repealing code related to mandatory motor vehicle inspections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":813569,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Requiring Bureau of Child Support Enforcement to appear in every case involving an issue of setting child support","description":"Requiring Bureau of Child Support Enforcement to appear in every case involving an issue of setting child support","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813570,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"Making changes to the definition of contractor for purposes of the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"Making changes to the definition of contractor for purposes of the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2794/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2794&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":813572,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Repealing the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products","description":"Repealing the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2689/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2689&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813574,"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":"Making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent of both parents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813575,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees","description":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813576,"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":"Requiring leaseholders of mineral interests to notify the owners of the minerals when there is an assignment of the lease to another party","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2585/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2585&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anna Border-Sheppard"},
{"bill_id":813578,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813579,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":813583,"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.      Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":813585,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Allowing taxpayers to make partial payments of real and personal property taxes","description":"Allowing taxpayers to make partial payments of real and personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":813586,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":813587,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Including on state personal income tax return checkoff option to donate to Cedar Lakes Foundation","description":"Including on state personal income tax return checkoff option to donate to Cedar Lakes Foundation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":813590,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Exempting State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income taxation","description":"Exempting State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income taxation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2522/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2522&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":813592,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813594,"bill_number":"HB2925","title":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","description":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":813595,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.   §16‑4C‑4a, §16‑4C‑4b and §16‑4C‑5a are new; therefore they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813597,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"Adding additional magistrate court deputy clerks","description":"Adding additional magistrate court deputy clerks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813598,"bill_number":"HB2870","title":"Granting tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school","description":"Granting tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2870/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2870&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813602,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Creating an exception to allow aftermarket mufflers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the modification of mufflers resulting in excessive noise levels. The bill also provides an exception.    Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813603,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Increasing certain motor vehicle fees","description":"Increasing certain motor vehicle fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813605,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Property Valuation and Procedures Commission rule relating to tax map sales","description":"Property Valuation and Procedures Commission rule relating to tax map sales","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813607,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813608,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","description":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813609,"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":"Allowing a medical power of attorney representative or surrogate to waive the incapacitated person's right to a trial by jury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2781/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2781&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":813610,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2499/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2499&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813611,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Voluntary Political Contribution Act","description":"Voluntary Political Contribution Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813616,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":813617,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Requiring real property seller satisfy unpaid charges owed to county and municipality upon closing","description":"Requiring real property seller satisfy unpaid charges owed to county and municipality upon closing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":813618,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Bringing state code relating to daylight saving time in conformity with federal code","description":"Bringing state code relating to daylight saving time in conformity with federal code","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813620,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Eliminating need for law enforcement to obtain court order prior to having access to inmate mail and phone recordings","description":"Eliminating need for law enforcement to obtain court order prior to having access to inmate mail and phone recordings","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813621,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":813622,"bill_number":"HB2918","title":"Relating to delinquency charges on loans","description":"Relating to delinquency charges on loans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2918/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2918&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813625,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813626,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue to promulgate legislative rules","description":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations and procedures","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813628,"bill_number":"HB2199","title":"Relating to the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","description":"Relating to the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2199/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2199&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":813629,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":813630,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Permitting utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when concerning billing issues are in question","description":"Permitting utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when concerning billing issues are in question","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2552/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2552&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813633,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Permitting co-owners of cows to receive raw milk from those cows","description":"Permitting co-owners of cows to receive raw milk from those cows","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2449/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2449&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813635,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Grandparents' rights in child custody cases","description":"Grandparents' rights in child custody cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":813636,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"DHHR rule relating to certification of opioid overdose prevention and treatment training programs","description":"DHHR rule relating to certification of opioid overdose prevention and treatment training programs","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813637,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":813638,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2619/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2619&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813641,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Providing salary increase for DOC employees","description":"Providing salary increase for DOC employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":813643,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Clarifying rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for firefighters","description":"Clarifying rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for firefighters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813644,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to standards for certification of continuing education of municipal, county and other public sector building code officials, inspectors and plans examiners","description":"State Fire Commission rule relating to standards for certification of continuing education of municipal, county and other public sector building code officials, inspectors and plans examiners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813646,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Authorizing appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns","description":"Authorizing appointees or employees of the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to carry concealed handguns","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":813647,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Allowing library volunteers necessary access to user records","description":"Allowing library volunteers necessary access to user records","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813649,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Relating to the death penalty for first degree murder","description":"Relating to the death penalty for first degree murder","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813650,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Repealing the requirement of paying prevailing hourly rate of wages for construction of public improvements","description":"Repealing the requirement of paying prevailing hourly rate of wages for construction of public improvements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813651,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Transferring funds remaining in the Racetrack Modernization Fund to the State Road Fund and closing the Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"Transferring funds remaining in the Racetrack Modernization Fund to the State Road Fund and closing the Racetrack Modernization Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2718/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2718&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":813653,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Requiring preventative dental care for adult Medicaid recipients","description":"Requiring preventative dental care for adult Medicaid recipients","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":813655,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Relating to public sewage services","description":"Relating to public sewage services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":813656,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Relating to replacing the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion","description":"Relating to replacing the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813657,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Providing paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency","description":"Providing paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813658,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","description":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813666,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"State Election Commission rule relating to regulation of campaign finance","description":"State Election Commission rule relating to regulation of campaign finance","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813667,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813669,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board rule relating to nursing home administrators","description":"Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board rule relating to nursing home administrators","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813671,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Exempting valid nonprofit organizations from licensing requirements of the West Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority during certain events","description":"Exempting valid nonprofit organizations from licensing requirements of the West Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority during certain events","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":813672,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"DHHR rule relating to farmers market vendors","description":"DHHR rule relating to farmers market vendors","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813673,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"DOH rule relating to state transportation infrastructure fund program","description":"DOH rule relating to state transportation infrastructure fund program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 150","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813675,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","description":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813676,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Automatic voter registration of high school graduates","description":"Automatic voter registration of high school graduates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":813678,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Relating to public school standards and assessments","description":"Relating to public school standards and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":813680,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Relating to public hearings on transfer of land to or from state","description":"Relating to public hearings on transfer of land to or from state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":813681,"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":"Exempting all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof from having to obtain a hunting, trapping fishing license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813682,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Court-appointed attorneys' compensation and expenses in child abuse and neglect cases","description":"Court-appointed attorneys' compensation and expenses in child abuse and neglect cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":813683,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813687,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"DNR rule relating to wild boar hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to wild boar hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813689,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Permitting corporate sponsorships of state parks and recreational areas","description":"Permitting corporate sponsorships of state parks and recreational areas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":813690,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of annual sulfur dioxide emissions","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of annual sulfur dioxide emissions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813692,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Requiring Chief Technology Officer ensure routine audits are made of approved major information technology projects","description":"Requiring Chief Technology Officer ensure routine audits are made of approved major information technology projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":813693,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Relating to nursing education faculty","description":"Relating to nursing education faculty","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2470/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2470&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":813695,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2724/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2724&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813697,"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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":813700,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to registration forms and receipts","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to registration forms and receipts","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813701,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Providing a $500 tax credit to volunteer firefighters","description":"Providing a $500 tax credit to volunteer firefighters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":813702,"bill_number":"HB2448","title":"Permitting the sale of raw milk","description":"Permitting the sale of raw milk","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2448/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2448&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813703,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Disallowing Health Care Authority to conduct rate review and set rates for hospitals","description":"Disallowing Health Care Authority to conduct rate review and set rates for hospitals","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813705,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Providing state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel","description":"Providing state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2244/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2244&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813706,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2979/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2979&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":813709,"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.   §17C‑15‑43a is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813710,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Establishing legislative findings, providing physical education and physical activity requirements for physical education classes in schools","description":"Establishing legislative findings, providing physical education and physical activity requirements for physical education classes in schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":813711,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Permitting school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists on or near school premises","description":"Permitting school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists on or near school premises","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":813713,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Establishing cook-meal ratios for full- and half-day school cooks","description":"Establishing cook-meal ratios for full- and half-day school cooks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813715,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Relating to county budget stabilization funds","description":"Relating to county budget stabilization funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813716,"bill_number":"HB2452","title":"Requiring reports to the Governor from state agencies to be made available electronically via the internet","description":"Requiring reports to the Governor from state agencies to be made available electronically via the internet","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":813717,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":813721,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.   §30-7-15d is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2450/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2450&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":813722,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Amending Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act to exclude from protection oral communications","description":"Amending Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act to exclude oral communications","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813723,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Relating to hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings","description":"Relating to hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2787/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2787&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":813725,"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":"Adding law-enforcement officers' contact information and names of family members to the list of exemptions from public records requests","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":813726,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"Relating to protection of utility workers from crimes against the person","description":"Relating to protection of utility workers from crimes against the person","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813729,"bill_number":"HB2903","title":"Providing a tax credit for first time home buyers","description":"Providing a tax credit for first time home buyers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2903/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2903&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":813731,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Relating to minimum wage and maximum hours standards for employers","description":"Relating to minimum wage and maximum hours standards for employers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813732,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":813734,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Increasing penalty for illegally transporting narcotics into state","description":"Increasing penalty for illegally transporting narcotics into state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":813735,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2180/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2180&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":813738,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"State Conservation Committee rule relating to WV Conservation Agency financial assistance program","description":"State Conservation Committee rule relating to WV Conservation Agency financial assistance program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813739,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"Changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813741,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Requiring all state-purchased uniforms be manufactured in US","description":"Requiring all state-purchased uniforms be manufactured in US","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813742,"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.   Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":813744,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813745,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Permitting a salary increase for certain kindergarten aides and early childhood classroom assistant teachers","description":"Permitting a salary increase for certain kindergarten aides and early childhood classroom assistant teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813746,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general or primary elections","description":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general or primary elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813747,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","description":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":813748,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Permitting in absentia parole hearings in certain instances","description":"Permitting in absentia parole hearings in certain instances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2703/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2703&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":813750,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to aboveground storage tank fee assessments","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to above ground storage tank fee assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813754,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813755,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2602/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2602&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":813756,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Eliminating late fees charged by the Secretary of State","description":"Eliminating late fees charged by the Secretary of State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2839/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2839&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":813760,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Meeting and conference rights for police or fire department members employed by political subdivisions","description":"Meeting and conference rights for police or fire department members employed by political subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813761,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Relating to the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"Relating to the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":813763,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Treatment for sexually transmitted diseases","description":"Treatment for sexually transmitted diseases","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":813765,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Relating generally to appointment of attorneys to assist the Attorney General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the powers of the Attorney General to enter into contingency fee legal arrangements or contracts with attorneys outside the Attorney General's office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4007/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4007&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":813766,"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":"Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":813767,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Designating State Police Superintendent as administrator and enforcer of motor vehicle inspection program","description":"Designating State Police Superintendent as administrator and enforcer of motor vehicle inspection program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":813768,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent","description":"Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813769,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Prohibiting public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion","description":"Prohibiting public officials and employees from using public funds for self promotion","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":813770,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to state building code","description":"State Fire Commission rule relating to state building code","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813774,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Allowing a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer","description":"Allowing a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2841/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2841&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":813775,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2530/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2530&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":813776,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Increasing school service personnel pay over 5-year period","description":"Increasing school service personnel pay over 5-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813777,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813778,"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.    Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":813780,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Residential solar energy tax credits","description":"Residential solar energy tax credits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":813784,"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.   §61‑8B‑11b is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813785,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Removing certain tax discounts from motor fuel excise tax","description":"Removing certain tax discounts from motor fuel excise tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":813786,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813788,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Expanding the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","description":"Expanding the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2807/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2807&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":813791,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"State Election Commission rule relating to Supreme Court of Appeals public campaign financing program","description":"State Election Commission rule relating to Supreme Court of Appeals public campaign financing program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813793,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Allowing certain sales of alcohol at 10:00 a.m. Sundays","description":"Allowing certain sales of alcohol at 10:00 a.m. Sundays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813794,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays by private licensees","description":"Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays by private licensees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2804/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2804&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":813796,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Department of Tax and Revenue rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","description":"Department of Tax and Revenue rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813797,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813798,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813799,"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.   Â This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813800,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Clarifying use of subsistence allowance in determining compensation for purposes of calculating pension benefits for natural resources police officers","description":"Clarifying use of subsistence allowance in determining compensation for purposes of calculating pension benefits for natural resources police officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":813804,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Providing consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for certain services and tangible personal property sold for repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft","description":"Providing consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for certain services and tangible personal property sold for repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":813805,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Establishing a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school","description":"Establishing a four year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813806,"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":"Permitting the resident lineal descendants of landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that resident landowner's property without a license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":813807,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Relating generally to criminal conviction expungements","description":"Relating generally to criminal conviction expungements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813815,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Revising definition of \"obscene matter\"","description":"Revising definition of \"obscene matter\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813816,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Awarding 20 weeks' black lung benefit when no measurable pulmonary impairment found","description":"Awarding 20 weeks' black lung benefit when no measurable pulmonary impairment found","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813818,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","description":"Establishing driver's license restoration program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":813819,"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.   Â This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":813821,"bill_number":"HB2823","title":"Eliminating the street and interurban and electric railways tax","description":"Eliminating the street and interurban and electric railways tax","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2823/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2823&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813822,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2749/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2749&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":813824,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Increasing the threshold of signatures of named petitioners required to bring a petition seeking removal of a public official","description":"Increasing the threshold of signatures of named petitioners required to bring a petition seeking removal of a public official","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813827,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":813830,"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":"Authorizing 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":813831,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Relating to the requirements for and scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians","description":"Relating to the requirements for and scope of practice for registered veterinary technicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":813832,"bill_number":"HB3005","title":"Prohibiting blasting within six hundred twenty-five feet of an occupied dwelling","description":"Prohibiting blasting within six hundred twenty-five feet of an occupied dwelling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3005/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3005&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":813833,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Clarifying certain nonprofit-owned hospitals may have only one governing body","description":"Clarifying certain nonprofit-owned hospitals may have only one governing body","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813834,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act","description":"Health Care Sharing Ministries Freedom to Share Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813836,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Tolling statute of limitations in certain cases","description":"Tolling statute of limitations in certain cases","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":813837,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Relating to commercial motor carriers","description":"Relating to commercial motor carriers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813839,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Providing school days to register and transport students to vote","description":"Providing school days to register and transport students to vote","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2788/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2788&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":813840,"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":"Requiring private clubs to be closed from two o'clock a.m. to seven o'clock a.m. on weekdays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813843,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Establishing a retired teachers instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"Establishing a retired teachers instant lottery scratch-off game","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2656/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2656&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":813844,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Amending statutes relating to nonintoxicating beer, brewers and brewpubs","description":"Amending statutes relating to nonintoxicating beer, brewers and brewpubs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Senator Woelfel requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813845,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to licensure of speech pathology and audiology","description":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to licensure of speech pathology and audiology","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813847,"bill_number":"HB2570","title":"Relating to a tax deduction allowed for capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax","description":"Relating to a tax deduction allowed for capital expenditures from the corporate net income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813849,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Earned Sick Time Act","description":"Earned Sick Time Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813851,"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":"Providing for the protection and privacy of persons seeking health insurance assisted by navigators and nonnavigator assisters under the federal Affordable Care Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":813852,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Reducing certain severance taxes that are dedicated to the Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Fund","description":"Reducing certain severance taxes that are dedicated to the Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2675/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2675&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":813853,"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":"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\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2223/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2223&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813856,"bill_number":"HB2147","title":"Requiring the circuit court, when appointing counsel for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of all interested attorneys in the circuit","description":"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","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":813859,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"DHHR rule relating to child-care licensing requirements","description":"DHHR rule relating to child-care licensing requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813860,"bill_number":"HB2912","title":"Relating to third-party telecommunications services provided to residential and business consumers","description":"Relating to third-party telecommunications services provided to residential and business consumers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2912/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2912&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813861,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":813862,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2458/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2458&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813864,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Providing discount to WV National Guard and Reserve members for state park campground rental fees","description":"Providing discount to WV National Guard and Reserve members for state park campground rental fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813866,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Establishing task force to study impact of any state 2- or 4-year campus closure","description":"Establishing task force to study impact of any state 2- or 4-year campus closure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":813867,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Creating annual flood zone homestead property tax exemption","description":"Creating annual flood zone homestead property tax exemption","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813870,"bill_number":"HB2913","title":"Terminating the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program and Municipal Home Rule Board","description":"Terminating the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program and Municipal Home Rule Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2913/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2913&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813871,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Exempting from food related laws or rules for certain individually produced agricultural products","description":"Exempting from food related laws or rules for certain individually produced agricultural products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813872,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Exempting certain fuels from unfair trade practices","description":"Exempting certain fuels from unfair trade practices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":813876,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2551/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2551&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":813877,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Board of Accountancy rules and rules of professional conduct","description":"Board of Accountancy rules and rules of professional conduct","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813878,"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 ('18‑7D) and whose benefits have been terminated for less than honorable service shall not be refunded any vested employer contributions transferred.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2560/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2560&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":813879,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired","description":"Providing a cost-of-living provision for certain persons retired","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2437/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2437&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813880,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Relating to candidates or candidate committees for legislative office disclosing contributions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require members of the Legislature to disclose contributions and fund-raising events while the Legislature is in session. The bill requires the information to be provide within 5 days of the event or receipt of contribution, and requires the Secretary of State to publish such information on the Secretary of State’s website within 1 day.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4001/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4001&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":813881,"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.    Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2474/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2474&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813882,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based on age or sexual orientation","description":"Prohibiting discrimination based on age or sexual orientation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":813890,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Providing forensic evaluators with civil immunity for acts committed by the subject of the evaluation","description":"Providing forensic evaluators with civil immunity for acts committed by the subject of the evaluation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813891,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","description":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":813893,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.   Â §16‑46‑1 and §16‑46‑2 are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":813894,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813897,"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":"Providing a maximum repair cost for insured owners of motor vehicles if a collision with a deer caused the damage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813899,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"County commission and municipality agreements in demolishing buildings unfit for habitation","description":"County commission and municipality agreements in demolishing buildings unfit for habitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":813901,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Permitting creditor to collect and recover from consumer creditor's reasonable expenses","description":"Permitting creditor to collect and recover from consumer creditor's reasonable expenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813902,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"Expiring certain severance taxes that are dedicated to the Workers’ Compensation Debt Reduction Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the severance taxes imposed on coal, natural gas and timber for Workers’ Compensation debt reduction purposes effective February 1, 2016, if the Governor has not yet provided the certification necessary to expire them earlier.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4003/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4003&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":813903,"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":"Enabling legislation for the \"Nonprofit Youth Organization Tax Exemption Support Amendment\" to Article X of the Constitution of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813904,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813905,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Requiring that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds","description":"Requiring that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":813906,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Fireworks Safety Act","description":"Fireworks Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813908,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"DHHR rule relating to neonatal abstinence centers","description":"DHHR rule relating to neonatal abstinence centers","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813910,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Setting maximum amount of PEIA-paid air-ambulance fees","description":"Setting maximum amount of PEIA-paid air-ambulance fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":813911,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Clarifying means of posting to prohibit hunting or trespassing","description":"Clarifying means of posting to prohibit hunting or trespassing","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":813913,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Providing civil service status for certain employees of the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","description":"Providing civil service status for certain employees of the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813914,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"WV Water Sustainability Institute","description":"WV Water Sustainability Institute","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":813916,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Board of Dental Examiners rule relating to duties of dental hygienists and dental assistants","description":"Board of Dental Examiners rule relating to duties of dental hygienists and dental assistants","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813919,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Relating to pay on promotion of employees in the classified service","description":"Relating to pay on promotion of employees in the classified service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":813921,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":813922,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Relating generally to workers' compensation benefits","description":"Relating generally to workers' compensation benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813923,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission rule relating to distilleries and mini-distilleries","description":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission rule relating to distilleries and mini-distilleries","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813924,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Authorizing Department of Transportation promulgate legislative rules","description":"Office of Administrative Hearings rule relating to appeal procedures","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813925,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Modifying the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury","description":"Modifying the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813929,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"West Virginia Consumer Sales and Service Use tax","description":"Increasing sales and use taxes by one percent","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar (Roll No. 275)","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":813930,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813932,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Unborn Child Protection from Dismemberment Abortion Act. It provides definitions and makes it unlawful for any person to purposely perform or attempt to perform a dismemberment abortion and thereby kill an unborn child unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the unborn child’s mother. The bill provides that persons accused of performing such an illegal act are entitled to a hearing before West Virginia Board of Medicine. It identifies persons not liable for performing or attempting to perform a dismemberment abortion. It provides who may seek injunctive relief or a cause of action for civil damages against a person who has performed a dismemberment abortion and what damages may be awarded. The bill requires the court to rule whether the anonymity of any woman upon whom an abortion has been performed or attempted to be performed shall be preserved from public disclosure if she does not give her consent to such disclosure.  The bill declares that this section may not be construed as creating or recognizing a right to abortion, nor a right to a particular method of abortion. And, the bill creates a felony offense for violations and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4004/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4004&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":813933,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Not allowing county park commissions to prohibit firearms in facilities","description":"Not allowing county park commissions to prohibit firearms in facilities","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/15/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":813936,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Relating to personal income taxes","description":"Relating to personal income taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2687/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2687&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813937,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Exempting military, National Guard and reserve income from state income taxes","description":"Exempting military, National Guard and reserve income from state income taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813938,"bill_number":"HB2953","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","description":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2953/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2953&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":813939,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Classification and criteria for disability benefits","description":"Classification and criteria for disability benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813941,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Requirements for employment of public school nurses","description":"Requirements for employment of public school nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":813942,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards","description":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813943,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"DHHR rule relating to WV Works Program sanctions","description":"DHHR rule relating to WV Works Program sanctions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813944,"bill_number":"HB2465","title":"Authorizing the election of and specifying qualifications for nonappointed members of the West Virginia Board of Education","description":"Authorizing the election of and specifying qualifications for nonappointed members of the West Virginia Board of Education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2465/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2465&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":813946,"bill_number":"HB2660","title":"Relating to health insurance exchange navigators and nonnavigator assisters","description":"Relating to health insurance exchange navigators and nonnavigator assisters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2660/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2660&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":813947,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"DOT rule relating to rail-fixed guideway systems to state safety oversight","description":"DOT rule relating to rail-fixed guideway systems to state safety oversight","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 150","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813949,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Redistributing excise taxes to county where real property is situate","description":"Redistributing excise taxes to county where real property is situate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":813951,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Division of Personnel rule relating to administrative rule of Division of Personnel","description":"Division of Personnel rule relating to administrative rule of Division of Personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813955,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Relating generally to roles of county commissions and Commissioner of Highways in regard to road and bridge projects","description":"Relating generally to roles of county commissions and Commissioner of Highways in regard to road and bridge projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813956,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to speech-language pathology and audiology assistants","description":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to speech-language pathology and audiology assistants","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813959,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Increasing membership of Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","description":"Increasing membership of Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":813960,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"Modifying definitions related to the one-call system","description":"Modifying definitions related to the one-call system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":813963,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2679/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2679&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":813964,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Rewriting licensing requirements for practice of medicine and surgery and podiatry","description":"Rewriting licensing requirements for practice of medicine and surgery and podiatry","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":813965,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees of terminated defined pension plans","description":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees of terminated defined pension plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":813967,"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":"Providing for the assignment of economic development office representatives to serve as Small Business Allies as facilitators to assist small business entities and individuals","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2444/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2444&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":813968,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2518/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2518&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813969,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to absentee voting by military voters of reserve units called to active duty","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to absentee voting by military voters of reserve units called to active duty","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813970,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Limiting appointed Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission members' terms","description":"Limiting appointed Property Valuation Training and Procedures Commission members' terms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":813971,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":813975,"bill_number":"HB2904","title":"Requiring the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book","description":"Requiring the clerk of a county commission to maintain a county ordinance book","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2904/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2904&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813976,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to aboveground storage tank administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to above ground storage tank administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":813977,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Eliminating the courtesy patrol program","description":"Eliminating the courtesy patrol program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":813978,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","description":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2639/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2639&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":813981,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":813982,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Creating a preference for certain limited video lottery current permit holders in bid process","description":"Creating a preference for certain limited video lottery current permit holders in bid process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":813985,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","description":"West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":813986,"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.   Â These sections are new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2791/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2791&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":813987,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2630/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2630&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":813988,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":813989,"bill_number":"HB2820","title":"Relating to affirmative defenses against mechanics' liens","description":"Relating to affirmative defenses against mechanics' liens","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2820/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2820&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":813990,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814001,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Making it a criminal offense to disturb the peace","description":"Making it a criminal offense to disturb the peace","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814002,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Providing maximum ratio of 1500 pupils to one licensed school psychologist","description":"Providing maximum ratio of 1500 pupils to one licensed school psychologist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":814003,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814004,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Allowing counties to impose additional property levies solely to fund public libraries","description":"Allowing counties to impose additional property levies solely to fund public libraries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814005,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2473/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2473&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":814006,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Exempting certain food establishments from inspection","description":"Exempting certain food establishments from inspection","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":814007,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure of wholesale drug distributors, third-party logistics providers and manufacturers","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure of wholesale drug distributors, third-party logistics providers and manufacturers","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814010,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Reducing state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","description":"Reducing state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2253/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2253&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814011,"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.   Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Article 3E and §9A-1-11b are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2646/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2646&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":814012,"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. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":814015,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814016,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Amending Unfair Trade Practices Act","description":"Repealing Unfair Practices Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":814017,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"\"Parents' Bill of Rights\"","description":"\"Parents' Bill of Rights\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":814021,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Relating to controlling methamphetamine","description":"Relating to controlling methamphetamine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814022,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Excluding mobile x-ray services from health care provider tax","description":"Excluding mobile x-ray services from health care provider tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":814023,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814024,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2446/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2446&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":814025,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814027,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Making the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act","description":"Making the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814028,"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.    Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":814029,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Creating a State Animal Abuse Registry","description":"Creating a State Animal Abuse Registry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":814030,"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":"Providing that residents sixty-five years of age or older are not required to have a license to hunt, trap or fish","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2590/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2590&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":814033,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814036,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Allowing WV National Guard and Reserve members free hunting and fishing licenses under certain circumstances","description":"Allowing WV National Guard and Reserve members free hunting and fishing licenses under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814037,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Changing number of juror strikes in felony cases","description":"Changing number of juror strikes in felony cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":814039,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to livestock care standards","description":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to livestock care standards","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814043,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":814044,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814046,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Creating WV personal income tax modification for residents who choose to spay or neuter their pets","description":"Creating WV personal income tax modification for residents who choose to spay or neuter their pets","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814048,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":814049,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers rule relating to examination, licensure and practice of professional engineers","description":"State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers rule relating to examination, licensure and practice of professional engineers","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814050,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814051,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814052,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Relating to licenses for the business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission","description":"Relating to licenses for the business of currency exchange, transportation or transmission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814054,"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":"Relating to disclosure of sex offender registration to public and private elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2412/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2412&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814055,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":814056,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Establishing instruction standards for early childhood education","description":"Establishing instruction standards for early childhood education","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 90, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":814058,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"DHHR rule relating to tuberculosis testing, control, treatment and commitment","description":"DHHR rule relating to tuberculosis testing, control, treatment and commitment","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814060,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"CPRB rule relating to Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System","description":"CPRB rule relating to Teachers' Defined Contribution Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814062,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Raising legal age for purchase of tobacco, tobacco-products, tobacco-derived products, alternative nicotine and vapor products to 21","description":"Raising legal age for purchase of tobacco, tobacco-products, tobacco-derived products, alternative nicotine and vapor products to 21","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":814063,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"DNR rule relating to deer hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to deer hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814066,"bill_number":"HB2484","title":"Clarifying the statutory restrictions placed on sex offenders","description":"Clarifying the statutory restrictions placed on sex offenders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814068,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814069,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Authorizing Department of Commerce promulgate legislative rules","description":"DNR rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814070,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"DHHR rule relating to qualifications for restricted provisional license to practice as social worker within department","description":"DHHR rule relating to qualifications for restricted provisional license to practice as social worker within department","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814071,"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.  Â  Strike‑throughs indicate existing language that would be removed, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":814072,"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":"Requiring the 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":814076,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"Relating to the establishment of state speed restrictions","description":"Relating to the establishment of state speed restrictions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":814078,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Authorizing DHHR to promulgate legislative rules","description":"DHHR rule relating to WV clearance for access, registry and employment screening","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814079,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Providing an exception to prohibition of possession of deadly weapon on primary or secondary education facility","description":"Providing an exception to prohibition of possession of deadly weapon on primary or secondary education facility","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":814080,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":814082,"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":"Directing the Health Care Authority to establish a council to investigate and recommend to the authority pricing guides for pharmaceuticals that exclude advertising costs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814084,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2528/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2528&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":814086,"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.   §18A-4-2c is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":814087,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"West Virginia Small Business Capital Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Small Business Capital Act. It exempts the offer and sale of certain securities from the Uniform Securities Act.   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":814088,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Altering how tax is collected on homeowners' associations","description":"Altering how tax is collected on homeowners' associations","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 232, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":814089,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Exempting drug treatment and drug recovery facilities from county and municipal ordinances","description":"Exempting drug treatment and drug recovery facilities from county and municipal ordinances","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814090,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2439/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2439&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814091,"bill_number":"HB2393","title":"Requiring recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card","description":"Requiring recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814092,"bill_number":"HB2963","title":"Expanding the definition of kidnapping","description":"Expanding the definition of kidnaping","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2963/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2963&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":814095,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"DHHR rule relating to family child-care home registration requirements","description":"DHHR rule relating to family child-care home registration requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814097,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":814098,"bill_number":"HB2954","title":"Expanding the promise scholarship to technical and community college students","description":"Expanding the promise scholarship to technical and community college students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2954/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2954&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":814099,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Increasing salaries of certain DOC, Regional Jail Authority and Division of Juvenile Services employees","description":"Increasing salaries of certain DOC, Regional Jail Authority and Division of Juvenile Services employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814101,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Limiting liability of state, county and municipal parks and recreation entities and private landowners under certain agreements","description":"Limiting liability of state, county and municipal parks and recreation entities and private landowners under certain agreements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":814109,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2972/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2972&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":814110,"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.     §36B‑1‑115, §36B‑1‑116, §36B‑1‑208, §36B‑2‑123, §36B‑2‑124, §36B‑3‑120, §36B‑3‑121, §36B‑3‑122, §36B‑3‑123 and §36B‑3‑124 are new; therefore, they have been completely underscored.   §36B‑3‑118 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":814111,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state","description":"Establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2490/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2490&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814112,"bill_number":"HB2401","title":"Authorizing the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" motor vehicle registration plates","description":"Authorizing the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" motor vehicle registration plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2401/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2401&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814113,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Authorizing promulgation of legislative rules by miscellaneous boards and commissions","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensing","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814114,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Increasing the number of child protective service workers","description":"Increasing the number of child protective service workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814115,"bill_number":"HB3000","title":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","description":"Establishing a Hotel and Restaurant Renovation Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3000/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3000&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":814118,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814120,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Conforming to federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act","description":"Conforming to federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814121,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Limiting health insurance coverage for elective abortions","description":"Limiting health insurance coverage for elective abortions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":814122,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Creating Tim Tebow Act allowing nonpublic school student participate in SSAC member school athletics","description":"Allowing nonpublic school student participate in public school athletics","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814125,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","description":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814127,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","description":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":814129,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program","description":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814130,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814131,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814132,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Modifying essential elements of sexual assault offenses","description":"Modifying essential elements of sexual assault offenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":814133,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program","description":"Tourist-Oriented Directional Sign Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":814136,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814139,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"DHHR rule relating to emergency medical leave","description":"DHHR rule relating to emergency medical leave","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814140,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Creating a provisional plea process in criminal cases","description":"Creating a provisional plea process in criminal cases","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2494/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2494&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":814141,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Requiring judicial circuits and counties to have special advocates for children in abuse and neglect proceedings","description":"Requiring judicial circuits and counties to have special advocates for children in abuse and neglect proceedings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814143,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Permitting crossbow hunting","description":"Permitting crossbow hunting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814146,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814147,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814148,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to poultry litter and manure movement","description":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to poultry litter and manure movement","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814150,"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":"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2959/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2959&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":814152,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Workforce West Virginia rule relating to Prevailing Wage Act","description":"Workforce West Virginia rule relating to Prevailing Wage Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814154,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"CPRB rule relating to benefit determination and appeal","description":"CPRB rule relating to benefit determination and appeal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814155,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"CPRB rule relating to Teachers Retirement System","description":"CPRB rule relating to Teachers Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814157,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814158,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Excluding obligation to make required payments from provisions of consumer credit and protection act","description":"Excluding obligation to make required payments from provisions of consumer credit and protection act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814159,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Increasing adjustments to gross income for military, National Guard and reserve retirement for residents","description":"Increasing adjustments to gross income for military, National Guard and reserve retirement for residents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814160,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":814161,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to captive cervid farming","description":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to captive cervid farming","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814162,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Creating amnesty program for certain drivers with suspended licenses","description":"Creating amnesty program for certain drivers with suspended licenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814166,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Relating generally to substance abuse screening policies in mining operations","description":"Relating generally to substance abuse screening policies in mining operations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814168,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814170,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Relating to school celebrations, recognition programs and events","description":"Relating to school celebrations, recognition programs and events","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":814172,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to surface mining reclamation","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to surface mining reclamation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814173,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":814175,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2380/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2380&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":814176,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Increasing number of limited video lottery terminals allowed at retail location","description":"Increasing number of limited video lottery terminals allowed at retail location","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":814184,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to wage payment and collection","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to wage payment and collection","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814185,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Prohibiting impersonation of representative of Commission on Special Investigations","description":"Prohibiting impersonation of representative of Commission on Special Investigations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":814186,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2422/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2422&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":814187,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Modifying definition of \"division\" in Performance Review Act","description":"Modifying definition of \"division\" in Performance Review Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":814188,"bill_number":"HB2561","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for necessary emergency maintenance operations","description":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for necessary emergency maintenance operations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":814192,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Relating to public health","description":"Relating to public health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814193,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2373/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2373&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814194,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814195,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Relating to investigations of discrimination by the Human Rights Commission","description":"Relating to investigations of discrimination by the Human Rights Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2696/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2696&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":814197,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Adopting clear and convincing evidence standard under the WV contraband forfeiture act","description":"Adopting clear and convincing evidence standard under the WV contraband forfeiture act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814198,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act","description":"Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814200,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Establishing the state parks instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"Establishing the state parks instant lottery scratch-off game","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":814201,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814203,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Increasing cigarette tax to fund substance abuse and workforce development initiatives","description":"Increasing cigarette tax to fund substance abuse and workforce development initiatives","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":814205,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate 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":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":814206,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating to human trafficking","description":"Relating to human trafficking","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814208,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting","description":"Creating a hunting license permitting crossbow hunting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2578/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2578&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814211,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Qualifications of Agriculture Commissioner","description":"Qualifications of Agriculture Commissioner","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":814213,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Relating to domestic violence victims' eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"Relating to domestic violence victims' eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2520/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2520&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":814214,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","description":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":814215,"bill_number":"HB3004","title":"Creating the West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund","description":"Creating the West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814216,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Abolishing the adverse possession of land","description":"Abolishing the adverse possession of land","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":814220,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Permitting playground facilities to be part of a school construction project","description":"Permitting playground facilities to be part of a school construction project","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":814221,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Creating felony crime of knowingly leaving scene of crash resulting in serious bodily injury","description":"Creating felony crime of knowingly leaving scene of crash resulting in serious bodily injury","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814222,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to fire code","description":"State Fire Commission rule relating to fire code","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814223,"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":"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","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2795/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2795&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":814224,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission","description":"Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":814225,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814227,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"DNR rule relating to general hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to general hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814228,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814230,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2803/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2803&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":814231,"bill_number":"HB2813","title":"Issuing a special \"Family of an Officer Killed in the Line of Duty\" license plate","description":"Issuing a special \"Family of an Officer Killed in the Line of Duty\" license plate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2813/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2813&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":814235,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Department of Administration rule relating to purchasing division","description":"Department of Administration rule relating to purchasing division","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814236,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Increasing the felony criminal penalties for exposing children to methamphetamine manufacturing","description":"Increasing the felony criminal penalties for exposing children to methamphetamine manufacturing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814240,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Removing CDL requirement when towing vehicle is below certain gross vehicle weight rating","description":"Removing CDL requirement when towing vehicle is below certain gross vehicle weight rating","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814242,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Requiring midwives report annually to Bureau for Public Health","description":"Requiring midwives report annually to Bureau for Public Health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":814243,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Requiring state agencies to issue photographic identification cards to qualified retired law-enforcement officers","description":"Requiring state agencies to issue photographic identification cards to qualified retired law-enforcement officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814244,"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":"Making 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814245,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"Repealing prevailing hourly rate of wages requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article requiring public authorities engaged in the construction of public improvements to pay a prevailing hourly rate of wages.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 39, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4005/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4005&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":814246,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Requiring covered employee be paid maximum temporary total disability benefits for lost time under workers' compensation without penalty","description":"Requiring covered employee be paid maximum temporary total disability benefits for lost time under workers' compensation without penalty","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814248,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to inspection of nontraditional domesticated animals","description":"Department of Agriculture rule relating to inspection of nontraditional domesticated animals","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814249,"bill_number":"HB2986","title":"Increasing pay to teachers","description":"Increasing pay to teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2986/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2986&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":814250,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":814252,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Waiver of warranty on sale of used manufactured home under certain circumstances","description":"Prohibiting exclusion, modification or limitation of warranty or remedy in sale of used manufactured home","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814255,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814257,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Relating generally to WV Future Fund","description":"Relating generally to WV Future Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":814259,"bill_number":"HB2421","title":"Retaining jobs for certain disabled veterans seeking or receiving treatment for active duty service-connected injury","description":"Retaining jobs for certain disabled veterans seeking or receiving treatment for active duty service-connected injury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2421/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2421&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814260,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2966/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2966&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":814263,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Certification requirements for state bridge paint applicators","description":"Certification requirements for state bridge paint applicators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814264,"bill_number":"HB2981","title":"Relating to purchase of service credit following transfer to the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"Relating to purchase of service credit following transfer to the State Teachers Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":814267,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Providing certain government entities option to extend the term of tax increment financing district from 30 to 40 years","description":"Providing certain government entities option to extend the term of tax increment financing district from 30 to 40 years","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":814269,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Permitting counties to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats","description":"Permitting counties to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814270,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Department of Tax and Revenue rule relating to certain exchange of information agreement","description":"Department of Tax and Revenue rule relating to certain exchange of information agreement","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814271,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2225/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2225&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814272,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Increasing natural resources police officer compensation","description":"Increasing natural resources police officer compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814276,"bill_number":"HB2369","title":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County","description":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":814277,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Relating generally to autocycles","description":"Relating generally to autocycles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":814278,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to recordkeeping and automated data processing systems","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to recordkeeping and automated data processing systems","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814281,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act","description":"West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4006/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4006&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":814282,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Collective bargaining between state and its employees","description":"Collective bargaining between state and its employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814283,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Relating to the filing of financial statements with the Secretary of State","description":"Relating to the filing of financial statements with the Secretary of State","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2588/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2588&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":814285,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814286,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Improving state emergency preparedness","description":"Improving state emergency preparedness","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814288,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814289,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":814290,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Requiring municipal police officers wear armored vests when feasible","description":"Requiring municipal police officers wear armored vests when feasible","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814291,"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":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the personal income tax deduction for Smart 529 plan contributions to those payments made when the designated beneficiary is eighteen years of age or younger.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2622/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2622&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":814292,"bill_number":"HB2900","title":"Exempting certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax","description":"Exempting certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2900/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2900&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":814295,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for littering","description":"Increasing criminal penalties for littering","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":814298,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Relating to quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"Relating to quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814299,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Increasing the hourly rate for attorneys providing Public Defender Services for in court and out of court work","description":"Increasing the hourly rate for attorneys providing Public Defender Services for in court and out of court work","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":814300,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Reducing federal adjusted gross income for volunteer fire department and rescue squad members","description":"Reducing federal adjusted gross income for volunteer fire department and rescue squad members","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2532/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2532&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":814302,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":814303,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":814307,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Permitting carrying of firearms in state parks, lands and trails managed by DNR","description":"Permitting carrying of firearms in state parks, lands and trails managed by DNR","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814308,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":814309,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Providing county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected officials every two years","description":"Providing county commissioners an ongoing mechanism to consider compensation increases for elected officials every two years","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2865/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2865&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814310,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":814312,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"Amending the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","description":"Amending the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2834/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2834&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":814313,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2600/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2600&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":814315,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2653/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2653&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":814317,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":814318,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":814319,"bill_number":"HB2485","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Future Fund","description":"Relating to the West Virginia Future Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":814320,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2825/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2825&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814323,"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":"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\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2826/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2826&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":814324,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","description":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":814332,"bill_number":"HB2397","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state; providing exceptions","description":"Prohibiting the establishment of methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state; providing exceptions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814333,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Permitting sheriffs to hire outside attorneys to assist with collection of taxes","description":"Permitting sheriffs to hire outside attorneys to assist with collection of taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814334,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Relating to the reproduction, distribution and sale of tax maps","description":"Relating to the reproduction, distribution and sale of tax maps","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":814335,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Redefining the parameters for the offense of human trafficking","description":"Redefining the parameters for the offense of human trafficking","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2203/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2203&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":814336,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Acknowledging workers' compensation deficit crisis is over","description":"Acknowledging workers' compensation deficit crisis is over","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814339,"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":"Implementing a surcharge on licensed exotic entertainment facilities and adult bookstores to provide funding for rape information and prevention services and rape crisis centers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2821/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2821&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":814340,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Repealing WV Permitting and Licensing Information Act","description":"Repealing WV Permitting and Licensing Information Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":814341,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"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 that are approved by the voters 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 the 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4009/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4009&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":814342,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Adopting federal definition for disabled veterans' preference eligibility for civil service jobs and vendor contracts","description":"Adopting federal definition for disabled veterans' preference eligibility for civil service jobs and vendor contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":814344,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Removing the limitation on actions against the perpetrator of sexual assault or sexual abuse upon a minor","description":"Removing the limitation on actions against the perpetrator of sexual assault or sexual abuse upon a minor","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2605/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2605&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":814346,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2460/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2460&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814347,"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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":814349,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814352,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to minimum wage and maximum hours","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to minimum wage and maximum hours","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814353,"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.                           Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814354,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Setting safety standards for youth lacrosse","description":"Setting safety standards for youth lacrosse","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":814355,"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":"Vesting the Public Employees Insurance Agency with the authority to negotiate and executing all health care and ancillary contracts for the Medicaid program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2920/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2920&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814356,"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":"Designating 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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814359,"bill_number":"HB2984","title":"Creating a Silver Alert program for senior citizens","description":"Creating a Silver Alert program for senior citizens","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2984/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2984&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":814361,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":814362,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2183/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2183&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814363,"bill_number":"HB2961","title":"Relating to abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","description":"Relating to abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2961/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2961&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":814365,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2659/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2659&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":814367,"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":"Authorizing immediate discharge and transportation to a regional jail for aggressive and violent behavior of persons committed to state hospitals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814369,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":814370,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2548/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2548&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":814372,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Relating to appointment of Public Service Commissioners","description":"Relating to appointment of Public Service Commissioners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814373,"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.    Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814374,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2988/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2988&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":814375,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814380,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Permitting county commissions hire outside attorneys for collection of taxes through courts","description":"Permitting sheriff to hire outside attorneys for collection of taxes through courts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":814381,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"DHHR rule relating to family child-care facility licensing requirements","description":"DHHR rule relating to family child-care facility licensing requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814382,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814383,"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.   §19-1-4e is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2529/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2529&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":814385,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Authorizing Human Rights Commission promulgate legislative rule relating to Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act","description":"Human Rights Commission rule relating to Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814387,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Providing state agency administrative hearing examiners be chosen from panel of 5 examiners","description":"Providing state agency administrative hearing examiners be chosen from panel of 5 examiners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":814388,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":814390,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Relating to legalizing and regulating the sale and use of fireworks","description":"Relating to legalizing and regulating the sale and use of fireworks","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2852/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2852&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":814393,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly housing drug traffickers","description":"Making it a felony to knowingly housing drug traffickers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2868/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2868&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814395,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Department of Veterans' Assistance rule relating to state home for veterans","description":"Department of Veterans' Assistance rule relating to state home for veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814396,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Regulating off-road motorcycles within Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area","description":"Regulating off-road motorcycles within Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":814398,"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.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814399,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Prohibiting the expenditures for meals and beverages for members of the Legislature and their staff by lobbyists","description":"Prohibiting the expenditures for meals and beverages for members of the Legislature and their staff by lobbyists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2747/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2747&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":814403,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Creating the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"Creating the West Virginia Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":814404,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Abolishing Council of Finance and Administration","description":"Abolishing Council of Finance and Administration","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":814406,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Relating to donations of overpayment of fees to the Secretary of State","description":"Relating to donations of overpayment of fees to the Secretary of State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2682/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2682&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814407,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814410,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Relating to weighing of evidence in workers' compensation claims","description":"Relating to weighing of evidence in workers' compensation claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814413,"bill_number":"HB2897","title":"Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act","description":"Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2897/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2897&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":814414,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":814416,"bill_number":"HB2819","title":"Relating generally to contested cases under the Administrative Procedures Act","description":"Relating generally to contested cases under the Administrative Procedures Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2819/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2819&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":814417,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Aged, Blind, Disabled and Long Term Services and Support Managed Care Act","description":"Aged, Blind, Disabled and Long Term Services and Support Managed Care Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":814419,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814421,"bill_number":"HB2960","title":"Permitting county boards of education to develop emergency preparedness drills in schools","description":"Permitting county boards of education to develop emergency preparedness drills in schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2960/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2960&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":814422,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2531/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2531&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":814423,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to license renewal and professional education requirements","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to license renewal and professional education requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814426,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Providing selection procedure for state delegates to Article V convention","description":"Providing selection procedure for state delegates to Article V convention","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":814427,"bill_number":"HB2609","title":"Prohibiting railroads from blocking crossings on privately owned streets","description":"Prohibiting railroads from blocking crossings on privately owned streets","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2609/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2609&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":814429,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2424/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2424&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":814430,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"CPRB rule relating to refund, reinstatement, retroactive service, loan and correction of error interest factors","description":"CPRB rule relating to refund, reinstatement, retroactive service, loan and correction of error interest factors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814431,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Creating position of Equal Pay Coordinator within Division of Personnel","description":"Creating position of Equal Pay Coordinator within Division of Personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814432,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Reinstating service credit to certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"Reinstating service credit to certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2423/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2423&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814433,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Temporary reassignment of injured or ill county board of education service personnel","description":"Temporary reassignment of injured or ill county board of education service personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814434,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Promoting energy efficiency improvements by real property owners","description":"Promoting energy efficiency improvements by real property owners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":814436,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to substance abuse screening standards and procedures","description":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to substance abuse screening standards and procedures","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814441,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Alternative and renewal energy portfolio standard","description":"Alternative and renewal energy portfolio standard","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":814442,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814443,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Establishing the English language to be the official language of the state","description":"Establishing the English language to be the official language of the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2573/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2573&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":814445,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Requiring Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs establish community-based pilot project","description":"Requiring Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs establish community-based pilot project","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814446,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":814449,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Changing definition of facilities eligible for funding assistance from Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority","description":"Changing definition of facilities eligible for funding assistance from Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":814450,"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":"Permitting county commissions and municipalities to designate areas of special interest which will not affect the use of property in those areas","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2801/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2801&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":814451,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Allowing travel and other expense reimbursement for members of Municipal Home Rule Board","description":"Allowing travel and other expense reimbursement for members of Municipal Home Rule Board","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":814452,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Modifying workers' compensation guidelines for reasonable and necessary medical treatment","description":"Modifying workers' compensation guidelines for reasonable and necessary medical treatment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814453,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Requiring disclosures in group life insurance policies","description":"Requiring disclosures in group life insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":814455,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Requiring that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers","description":"Requiring that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":814456,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":814458,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"DHHR rule relating to goals for foster children","description":"DHHR rule relating to goals for foster children","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814461,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":814462,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Relating to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","description":"Relating to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":814465,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2265/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2265&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":814467,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Department of Veterans' Assistance rule relating to VA headstones or markers","description":"Department of Veterans' Assistance rule relating to VA headstones or markers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814469,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Revising the requirements for the removal of the daytime driving restriction for Class G driver's licenses","description":"Revising the requirements for the removal of the daytime driving restriction for Class G driver's licenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2856/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2856&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":814470,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Repealing code provisions related to certain reports by trustees for property","description":"Repealing code provisions related to certain reports by trustees for property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814471,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2695/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2695&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":814472,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Relating to salary increase for Veteran's Service Officer 1 and Veteran's Service Officer 2 positions","description":"Relating to salary increase for Veteran's Service Officer 1 and Veteran's Service Officer 2 positions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2775/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2775&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":814473,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Making available nonidentifying social and medical histories of birth parents prior to adoption","description":"Making available nonidentifying social and medical histories of birth parents prior to adoption","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814476,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Racing Commission rule relating to pari-mutuel wagering","description":"Racing Commission rule relating to pari-mutuel wagering","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814477,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":814479,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Creating the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"Creating the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":814482,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Disqualifying CDL for conviction of DUI","description":"Disqualifying CDL for conviction of DUI","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814484,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2451/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2451&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":814485,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Specifying who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail","description":"Specifying who receives notice of parole hearings via regular or certified mail","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":814489,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Keep Jobs in West Virginia Act","description":"Keep Jobs in West Virginia Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814490,"bill_number":"HB2832","title":"Reducing the motor fuel excise tax","description":"Reducing the motor fuel excise tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2832/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2832&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":814491,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Requiring state-purchased materials, supplies and equipment be manufactured in US","description":"Requiring state-purchased materials, supplies and equipment be manufactured in US","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814493,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Requiring annual WVU-Marshall basketball game","description":"Requiring annual WVU-Marshall basketball game","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":814494,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2190/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2190&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":814495,"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":"Relating to inspection of vehicles and providing that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":814496,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"DEP, Oil and Gas rule relating to horizontal well development","description":"DEP, Oil and Gas rule relating to horizontal well development","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814498,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to aboveground storage tanks","description":"DEP, Water and Waste Management rule relating to above ground storage tanks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814499,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Increasing salaries for school service personnel","description":"Increasing salaries for school service personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":814500,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","description":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814501,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of annual nitrogen oxide emissions","description":"DEP, Air Quality rule relating to control of annual nitrogen oxide emissions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814504,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Relating to withdrawal of candidates for office and filling vacancies","description":"Relating to withdrawal of candidates for office and filling vacancies","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":814507,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","description":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":814508,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"DHHR rule relating to chronic pain management licensure","description":"DHHR rule relating to chronic pain management licensure","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 195","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814509,"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.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":814510,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":814511,"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":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2464/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2464&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":814513,"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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":814514,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics and registration of apprentices","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to licensing of elevator mechanics and registration of apprentices","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814517,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"CPRB rule relating to service credit for accrued and unused sick leave","description":"CPRB rule relating to service credit for accrued and unused sick leave","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814519,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Requiring election by divisions in House of Delegate districts with two or more delegates","description":"Requiring election by divisions in House of Delegate districts with two or more delegates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":814520,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Correcting code reference regarding carry concealed requirements","description":"Correcting code reference regarding carry concealed requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":814521,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Allowing inmates to perform the community service of providing upkeep to cemeteries","description":"Allowing inmates to perform the community service of providing upkeep to cemeteries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":814522,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Changing the number of strikes in jury selection in felony cases","description":"Changing the number of strikes in jury selection in felony cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Margaret Smith"},
{"bill_id":814527,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Relating to voter registration photo cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all voter registration cards contain a photograph of the person registered to vote and to establish procedures for creating and distributing voter registration photo cards.     Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2624/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2624&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":814528,"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 Alabor organization.@   This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2643/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2643&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":814529,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Relating to state parks and forests","description":"Relating to state parks and forests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":814530,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":814531,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"Updating unlawful methods of bear hunting and clarifying the process for bear damage claims","description":"Updating unlawful methods of bear hunting and clarifying the process for bear damage claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":814532,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Board of Social Work rule relating to qualifications for profession of social work","description":"Board of Social Work rule relating to qualifications for profession of social work","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 159","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814533,"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":"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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2455/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814535,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Lowering threshold amount for triggering low bidder's duty to submit list of government subcontractors","description":"Lowering threshold amount for triggering low bidder's duty to submit list of government subcontractors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":814536,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","description":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":814537,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"DNR rule relating to elk restoration and management","description":"DNR rule relating to elk restoration and management","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 202","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814538,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 157","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":814539,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Changing the date of filing announcements of candidacies","description":"Changing the date of filing announcements of candidacies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2628/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2628&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":814540,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Classifying Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a criminal justice agency","description":"Classifying Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a criminal justice agency","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":814554,"bill_number":"HB4017","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":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4017/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4017&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":814718,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":814883,"bill_number":"HB2555","title":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","description":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2555/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2555&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":816235,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Law enforcement use of unmanned aircraft systems","description":"Law enforcement use of unmanned aircraft systems","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":816244,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Creating West Virginia Safer Workplaces Act","description":"Creating West Virginia Safer Workplaces Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":816254,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Eliminating personnel sections or divisions within other state departments and agencies","description":"Eliminating personnel sections or divisions within other state departments and agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":816264,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Repealing code relating to insurance policies","description":"Repealing code relating to insurance polices","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":816272,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Requiring official business and records of the state and its political subdivisions be conducted in English","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state activities and records be in the English language. The bill provides exceptions and defines “official” for purposes of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4019/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4019&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":816283,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Setting forth required provisions regarding prior authorization of drug benefits by insurers","description":"Setting forth required provisions regarding prior authorization of drug benefits by insurers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816293,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Regulating practice of accountancy","description":"Conforming definition of attest services to Uniform Accountancy Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816303,"bill_number":"HB4018","title":"Establishing incentives for public schools to make their recreational facilities available for public use outside of school hours","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to establish incentives for public schools to make their recreational facilities available for public use outside of school hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4018/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4018&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":816313,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Creating income tax credits for certain educational expenses","description":"Creating income tax credits for certain educational expenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":816322,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Creating crime when fire is caused by operation of clandestine drug laboratory","description":"Creating crime of arson when fire is caused by operation of a clandestine drug laboratory","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816331,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Requiring health care providers and facilities to notify patient when mammogram indicates dense breast tissue","description":"Requiring health care providers and facilities to notify patient when mammogram indicates dense breast tissue","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816343,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"CSA LTG Thomas J. \"Stonewall\" Jackson Bridge","description":"CSA LTG Thomas J. \"Stonewall\" Jackson Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":816352,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Providing for approval by county commission of all health policies enacted by local boards of health","description":"Providing for approval by county commission of all health policies enacted by local boards of health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816362,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Specifying how assessed value of any share of natural resource property is to be determined","description":"Specifying how assessed value of any share of natural resource property is to be determined","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816373,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Abolishing tort of outrage","description":"Abolishing tort of outrage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":816382,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits","description":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4021/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4021&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":816399,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Creating low-interest student loan refinancing program for teachers","description":"Creating low-interest student loan refinancing program for teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":816408,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Requiring Secretary of Administration access and collect fee of 5 percent from certain special revenue funds","description":"Requiring Secretary of Administration access and collect fee of 5 percent from certain special revenue funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":816418,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Creating Commission to Accelerate Statewide Coordination of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents","description":"Creating Commission to Accelerate Statewide Coordination of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":816428,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Allowing adult adoptees and their descendants to access adoption records","description":"Allowing adult adoptees and their descendants to access adoption records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816438,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"North River Mills Historic Trace","description":"North River Mills Historic Trace","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":816446,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Clarifying physicians' mutual insurance company is not state or quasi-state actor","description":"Clarifying Physicians' Mutual Insurance Company is not state or quasi-state actor","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":816459,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Adding definition and increasing criminal penalties for certain assaults and batteries","description":"Adding definition and increasing criminal penalties for certain assaults and batteries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":816468,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Allowing investigators from Attorney General's office to carry concealed weapons","description":"Allowing investigators from Attorney General's office to carry concealed weapons","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":816477,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Assignment of wages by employers and payment by payroll card","description":"Assignment of wages by employers and payment by payroll card","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":816487,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","description":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4023/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4023&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":816497,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Providing a discount program for certain workers and students who purchase West Virginia EZ Pass transponders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a discount program for certain workers and students who purchase West Virginia EZ Pass transponders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4022/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4022&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":816507,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to sell nonintoxicating beer","description":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to sell nonintoxicating beer and wine","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":816518,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Allowing employers have compulsory direct deposit of wages","description":"Allowing employers have compulsory direct deposit of wages","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":816527,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"U.S. Army PV2 William Frederick Kump Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PV2 William Frederick Kump Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":816537,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating to increasing civil jurisdictional amount in magistrate courts","description":"Relating to civil jurisdiction of magistrate courts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":816547,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"School Consolidation Task Force","description":"School Consolidation Task Force","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4020/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4020&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":816556,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Requiring all health care workers receive flu vaccination","description":"Requiring all health care workers receive flu vaccination","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":816564,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Including intimidation of public official or employee in definition of \"terrorist act\"","description":"Including intimidation of public official or employee in definition of \"terrorist act\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":816569,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Neighborhood Investment Program Act","description":"Neighborhood Investment Program Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":817518,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Permitting sale of county or district property online","description":"Permitting sale of county or district property online","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":817523,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Updating the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; change the due date for partnership returns; and specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4030/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4030&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":817528,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Changing amounts of prejudgment and post-judgment interest","description":"Changing amounts of prejudgment and post-judgment interest","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":817533,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Relating to school calendar and school instructional days","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that school instructional terms for students may begin no earlier than September 1 and must terminate on or before June 5. The bill decreases the number of instructional days for students by five days. The bill requires five days for professional development or continuing education. The bill permits county boards of education to contract with school personnel for employment terms in excess of two hundred days per year. The bill makes stylistic changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4028/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4028&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":817538,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Authorizing county commissions to collect additional fee for wireless phone lines","description":"Authorizing county commissions to collect additional fee for wireless phone lines","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":817544,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Limiting disclosure of certain public records","description":"Limiting disclosure of certain public records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":817549,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Requiring members of the State Board of Education to be physically present in state board meetings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require members of the State Board of Education to be physically present in state board meetings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4025/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4025&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":817556,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Allowing restaurants, private clubs and wineries sell alcoholic beverages before 10 a.m. on Sundays","description":"Allowing restaurants, private clubs and wineries sell alcoholic beverages before 10 a.m. on Sundays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":817561,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Self-Employment Assistance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Self-Employment Assistance Act, which would allow certain entrepreneurs to continue to receive unemployment compensation while starting a new business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4032/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4032&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":817566,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Excluding amounts claimant would not pay from compensatory damages awarded for medical expenses","description":"Excluding amounts claimant would not pay from compensatory damages awarded for medical expenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":817574,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Allowing restaurants, private clubs and wineries sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays","description":"Allowing restaurants, private clubs and wineries sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":817581,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Providing for 5-day resident fishing license","description":"Providing all hunting and fishing licenses are valid for one year from date of issue","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":817585,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Providing insurance coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","description":"Providing insurance coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":817590,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Adding criminal penalties for the unauthorized practice of pharmacists care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a criminal penalty for the unlawful practice of pharmaceutical care. Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4033/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4033&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":817600,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Creating Library Facilities Improvement Fund","description":"Creating Library Facilities Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":817606,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Increasing pay to teachers and service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay to teachers and service personnel by two percent the first year, two percent the second and three percent in the third year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4027/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4027&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":817609,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Requiring agencies to respond to public comments received during the rule-making process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agencies to respond to public comments received during the rule-making process.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4031/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4031&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":817617,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Prohibiting members of Real Estate Commission from serving beyond appointed terms","description":"Prohibiting members of Real Estate Commission from serving beyond appointed terms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":817621,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Relating to dedication of corporation net income tax proceeds to railways","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 January 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4029/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4029&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":817628,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Limiting products liability actions","description":"Limiting products liability actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":817634,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Relating to child-care center licensing and exempting county parks and recreation from licensure","description":"Exempting county park and recreation commissions from child-care center licensure requirements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":817641,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Limiting terms of citizen members of the School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit citizen members of the School Building Authority to serving no more than two terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4026/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4026&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":817645,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Prohibiting the use of the Smarter Balanced Assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of the Smarter Balanced Assessment and to require that schools assess student progress by alternate methods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4024/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4024&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":817651,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"U.S. Army PV2 Eskridge A. Waggoner Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PV2 Eskridge A. Waggoner Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":817656,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Requiring installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects","description":"Requiring installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":817661,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Requiring Administration Office of Supreme Court of Appeals file annual report","description":"Requiring Administration Office of Supreme Court of Appeals file annual report","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":817667,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Requiring drug screening and testing of applicants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require drug screening and testing of applicants for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for whom there is a reasonable suspicion of substance abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4010/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4010&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":818110,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"State Fire Commission, rule relating to the state building code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Building Code.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4060","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4107/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4107&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818111,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to child care licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Child Care Licensing Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4064/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4064&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818112,"bill_number":"HJR27","title":"Right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife","description":"Right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":818113,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Board of Dental Examiners, rule relating to expanded duties of dental hygienists and dental assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to expanded duties of dental hygienists and dental assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4101/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4101&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818114,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Elevator Safety Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4122/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4122&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818115,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Arnold W. Ryan","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Arnold W. Ryan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":818116,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to refund, reinstatement, retroactive service, loan and correction of 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 correction of error interest factors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4094/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4094&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818117,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Board of Medicine, rule relating to the establishment and regulation of limited license to practice medicine and surgery at certain state veterans nursing home facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Establishment and Regulation of Limited License to Practice Medicine and Surgery at Certain State Veterans Nursing Home Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4125/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4125&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818118,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to the control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Combustion of Solid Waste.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4050/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4050&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818119,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Authorizing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to private club licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to private club licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4047/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818120,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to farmers market vendors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Farmers Market Vendors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4110/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4110&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818121,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to family child care facility licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Family Child Care Facility Licensing Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4065/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4065&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818123,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board, rule relating to nursing home administrators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nursing Home Administrators.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4128/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4128&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818124,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to prohibitions when hunting and trapping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Prohibitions When Hunting and Trapping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4126/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4126&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818125,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to above ground storage tank administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Above Ground Storage Tank Administrative Proceedings and Civil Penalty Assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4059/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4059&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818126,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"State Conservation Committee, rule relating to the West Virginia Conservation Agency Financial Assistance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Conservation Committee to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Conservation Agency Financial Assistance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4089/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4089&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818127,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to the Freedom of Information Act database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Freedom of Information Act Database.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4134/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4134&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818128,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to neonatal abstinence centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Neonatal Abstinence Centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4116/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4116&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818129,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Department of Veterans’ Assistance, rule relating to the state home for veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Veterans’ Assistance to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the state Home for Veterans - Fiscal.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4080","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4079/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4079&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818130,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create “The Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund Act” to provide funding for drug addiction prevention and treatment not otherwise covered by legislative appropriations, Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance. The bill provides that the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources administer the fund and be responsible for creating guidelines for the operation of the fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4044/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4044&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":818131,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to elk restoration and management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Elk Restoration and Management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4127/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4127&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818132,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to W. Va. Works Program sanctions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to W. Va. Works Program Sanctions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4118/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4118&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818133,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Property Valuation and Procedures Commission, rule relating to tax map sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Property Valuation and Procedures Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Tax Map Sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4133/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4133&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818134,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to wild boar hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wild Boar Hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4071/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4071&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818135,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to distilleries and mini-distilleries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Distilleries and Mini-Distilleries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4087/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4087&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818137,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits to three months in a thirty-six month period","description":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits to three months in a thirty-six month period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4041/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4041&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":818138,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to the licensure of wholesale drug distributors, third-party logistics providers and manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure of Wholesale Drug Distributors, Third-Party Logistics Providers and Manufacturers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4132/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4132&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818139,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Division of Natural Resources, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4069/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4069&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818140,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Regulating step therapy protocols in health benefit plans","description":"Regulating step therapy protocols in health benefit plans","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4040/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4040&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":818141,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Department of Tax and Revenue, rule relating to the payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Tax and Revenue to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Payment of Taxes by Electronic Funds Transfer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4137/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4137&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818142,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"State Election Commission, rule relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals public campaign financing program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4105/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4105&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818143,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Ethics Commission, rule relating to the public use of names or likenesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Public Use of Names or Likenesses.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4143/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4143&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818144,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to the control of annual nitrogen oxide emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Annual Nitrogen Oxide Emissions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"Postponed until 11:30 P. M.","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4053/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818145,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Board of Dental Examiners, rule relating to continuing education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Dental Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4100/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818146,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Board of Social Work, rule relating to qualifications for the profession of social work","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Social Work to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications for the Profession of Social Work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4135/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4135&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818147,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Permitting pharmacists to furnish naloxone hydrochloride","description":"Permitting pharmacists to furnish naloxone hydrochloride","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4035/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4035&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":818148,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Board of Accountancy, rule relating to Board rules and rules of professional conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Board Rules and Rules of Professional Conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4081/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4081&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818149,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Oil and Gas, rule relating to horizontal well development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Oil and Gas to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Horizontal Well Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4102/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4102&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818151,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Allowing permanent exception for mortgage modification or refinancing loan under federal Making Home Affordable Program","description":"Allowing permanent exception for mortgage modification or refinancing loan under federal Making Home Affordable program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":818152,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to benefit determination and appeal","description":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to benefit determination and appeal","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4091/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4091&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818153,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Department of Tax and Revenue, rule relating to an exchange of information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Tax and Revenue to promulgate a legislative rule relating to an exchange of information agreement between the Commissioner of the Tax Division of the Department of Revenue and the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, the Director of the Division of Forestry of the Department of Commerce and the Commissioners of the Public Service Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4078/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4078&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818154,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Prohibiting the state from requiring persons with oil or gas rights connected to deep oil or gas wells to involuntarily integrate their interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state from requiring persons with oil or gas rights connected to deep oil or gas wells to involuntarily integrate their interests in a drilling unit and to require a surface owner’s consent for operations or disturbances to the surface of the land in a drilling unit.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Motion to table motion by Delegate Sponaugle to discharge bill from committee adopted (Roll No. 54)","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4037/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4037&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":818155,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling, rule relating to marriage and family therapists licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to marriage and family therapists licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4099/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818156,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Welfare Fraud Prevention Act","description":"Welfare Fraud Prevention Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":818157,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to the control of annual sulfur dioxide emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Annual Sulfur Dioxide Emissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4055/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4055&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818158,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Department of Transportation, rule relating to rail fixed guideway systems state safety oversight","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Transportation to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rail Fixed Guideway Systems State Safety Oversight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4138/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4138&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818159,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Restoring language that gives preference to currently employed certified professional educators when hiring athletic coaches","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore language to the code that gives a preference to currently employed certified professional educators when hiring athletic coaches or coaches of other extracurricular activities in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4036/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":818160,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Adjusting the risk-based capital trend test for life and health insurers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the definition of a company action level event to change the trend test, for a life and/or health insurer, to three from two and one-half percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4043/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4043&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":818161,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to goals for foster children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Goals for Foster Children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4120/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4120&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818162,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to the certification of opioid overdose prevention and treatment training programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Certification of Opiod Overdose Prevention and Treatment Training Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4111/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4111&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818164,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to minimum wage and maximum hours","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Minimum Wage and Maximum Hours.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4124/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4124&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818165,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Department of Agriculture, rule relating to poultry litter and manure movement into primary poultry breeder rearing areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Poultry Litter and Manure Movement into Primary Poultry Breeder Rearing Areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4084/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4084&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818166,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Department of Veterans’ Assistance, rule relating to VA headstones or markers","description":"Department of Veterans’ Assistance, rule relating to VA headstones or markers","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4080/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4080&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818167,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Division of Labor, licensing of elevator mechanics and technicians and registration of apprentices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensing of Elevator Mechanics and Technicians and Registration of Apprentices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4066/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4066&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818168,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to surface mining reclamation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Surface Mining Reclamation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4056/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4056&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818169,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Department of Agriculture, rule relating to the inspection of nontraditional domesticated animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Inspection of Nontraditional Domesticated Animals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4083/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4083&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818170,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to chronic pain management 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 Licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4115/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4115&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818171,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"State Fire Commission, rule relating to standards for the certification of continuing education of municipal, county and other public sector building code officials, inspectors and plans examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for the Certification of Continuing Education of Municipal, County and Other Public Sector Building Code Officials, Inspectors and Plans Examiners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4060","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4108/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818172,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Department of Agriculture, rule relating to livestock care standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Livestock Care Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4085/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4085&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818173,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to wage payment and collection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Wage Payment and Collection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4123/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4123&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818174,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia State Police.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4095/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4095&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818175,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners, rule relating to the board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4067/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4067&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818176,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, rule relating to speech-language pathology and audiology assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Assistants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4142/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4142&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818178,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to the control of ozone season nitrogen oxides emissions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Ozone Season Nitrogen Oxides Emissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4054/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4054&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818179,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to infectious medical waste","description":"purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Infectious Medical Waste.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4113/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4113&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818180,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Department of Agriculture, rule relating to captive cervid farming","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Captive Cervid Farming.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4086/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4086&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818181,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Office of Administrative Hearings, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4082/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4082&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818182,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Division of Personnel, rule relating to the administrative rule of the West Virginia Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Personnel to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Administrative Rule of the West Virginia Division of Personnel.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4072/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4072&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818183,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to above ground storage tank fee assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Above Ground Storage Tank Fee Assessments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4058/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4058&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818184,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training, rule relating to substance abuse screening standards and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Substance Abuse Screening Standards and Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4068/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4068&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818185,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to qualifications for a restricted provisional license to practice as a social worker within the department","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications for a Restricted Provisional License to Practice as a Social Worker within the Department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4119/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4119&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818186,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Increasing salaries for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise minimum teacher salaries $1500 per year through fiscal year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4039/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4039&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":818187,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to record keeping and automated data processing systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Record Keeping and Automated Data Processing Systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4131/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4131&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818188,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to AIDS-related medical testing and confidentiality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to AIDS-Related Medical Testing and Confidentiality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4062/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4062&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818189,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling, rule relating to licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4096/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4096&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818190,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Relating to insurance requirements for the refilling of topical eye medication","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the early refill of topical eye medications.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4038/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4038&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":818192,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to the elimination of precinct registration books","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Elimination of Precinct Registration Books.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4077/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4077&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818193,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Racing Commission, rule relating to pari-mutuel wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Pari-Mutuel Wagering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4074/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4074&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818194,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Granting judges the discretionary authority to depart from otherwise minimum sentencing requirements","description":"Granting judges the discretionary authority to depart from otherwise minimum sentencing requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4042/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4042&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":818195,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to West Virginia clearance for access; registry and employment screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia Clearance for Access; Registry and Employment Screening.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4114/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4114&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818196,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating fees for service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4061/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4061&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818197,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Relating to the promulgation of rules by the Department of Administration","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":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4046/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4046&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818198,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to registration forms and receipts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Registration Forms and Receipts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4076/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4076&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818199,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to the 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, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4051/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4051&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818200,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, rule relating to nonintoxicating beer licensing and operations procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Nonintoxicating Beer Licensing and Operations Procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4088/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4088&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818201,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Division of Highways, rule relating to the state transportation infrastructure fund program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the State Transportation Infrastructure Fund Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4121/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4121&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818202,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4130/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4130&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818203,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to deer hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Deer Hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4070/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4070&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818204,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Fire Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4060/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4060&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818206,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling, rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4098/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4098&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818207,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to requirements governing water quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements Governing Water Quality Standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4103/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4103&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818208,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"State Election Commission, rule relating to the regulation of campaign finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Election Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Campaign Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4140/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4140&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818209,"bill_number":"HB4090","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.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4090/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4090&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818210,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to the Teachers’ Defined Contribution System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers’ Defined Contribution System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4092/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4092&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818211,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to the licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to Licensure and Practice of Pharmacy authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure and Practice of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4129/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4129&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818212,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Human Rights Commission, rule relating to the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Human Rights Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4141/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4141&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818213,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Relating to abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. It provides that direct health care services cover abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs while also providing certain contracts cover abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. It, additionally define applicable terms while providing an effective date. It further provides for cost sharing while providing for cost tier location and allowing cost containment measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4034/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4034&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":818214,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, rule relating to the licensure of speech pathology and audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating the Licensure of Speech Pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4136/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818215,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to absentee voting by military voters who are members of reserve units called to active duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Absentee Voting by Military Voters Who Are Members of Reserve Units Called to Active Duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4075/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4075&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818216,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Constitutional Officers Term Limit Amendment","description":"Amending WV Constitution relating to term limits for Senators, Delegates, Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture and Attorney General","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":818217,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to family child care home registration requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Family Child Care Home Registration Requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4117/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4117&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818218,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to Tuberculosis testing, control, treatment and commitment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Tuberculosis Testing, Control, Treatment and Commitment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4063/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4063&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818220,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4049/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4049&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818221,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to administrative proceedings and civil penalty assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administrative Proceedings and Civil Penalty Assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4057/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4057&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818222,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"WorkForce West Virginia, rule relating to the West Virginia Prevailing Wage Act","description":"10.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of this bill is to authorize WorkForce West Virginia to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the West Virginia Prevailing Wage Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4139/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4139&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818223,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to emergency medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emergency Medical Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4112/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4112&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818224,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling, rule relating to marriage and family license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to marriage and family license renewal and continuing professional education requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4097/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4097&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818225,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, legislative rule relating to service credit for accrued and unused sick 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 leave.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4048/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4048&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818226,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Providing that all hunting and fishing licenses are valid for one year from the date issued","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to provide 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. This bill is recommended by the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization and the Joint Committee on Government Operations for introduction and passage during the 2016 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4045/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4045&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":818227,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Consolidated Public Retirement Board, rule relating to the Teachers’ Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Teachers’ Retirement System.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4046","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4093/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4093&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818228,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management, rule relating to above ground storage tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Above Ground Storage Tanks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4104/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4104&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818229,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, rule relating to the examination, licensure and practice of professional engineers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Examination, Licensure and Practice of Professional Engineers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4106/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818230,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4052/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4052&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818231,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Congratulating Jefferson High School","description":"Congratulating Jefferson High School","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":818232,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Racing Commission, rule 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4073/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4073&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818275,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Authorizing the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4109/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":818357,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Permitting practice of telemedicine","description":"Permitting practice of telemedicine","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":818361,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Public Services Commission – Motor Carrier Division","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item, and add a new item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4159/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4159&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818367,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation of public to the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the Department of Administration, Public Defender Services, fund 0226, for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4154/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4154&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818372,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Coach Bill Stewart Exit","description":"Coach Bill Stewart Exit","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":818377,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Correcting statute subsection designations regarding trespassing on property","description":"Correcting statute subsection designations regarding trespassing on property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":818383,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce, WorkForce West Virginia – Workforce Investment Act","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to appropriate federal funds out of the Treasury from the balance of federal moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, to the Department of Commerce, WorkForce West Virginia – Workforce Investment Act, fund 8749 for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4158/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4158&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818388,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Julian, Earl and Edward Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Julian, Earl and Edward Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":818394,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4151/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4151&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818399,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Updating the meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of “federal taxable income” and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for Internal Revenue Code’s definitions; changing the due date for filing a West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax return; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4148/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4148&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818406,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Transferring funds from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Department of Revenue, Lottery Commission, Distributions to Statutory Funds and Purposes","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to transfer funds from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Department of Revenue, Lottery Commission, Distributions to Statutory Funds and Purposes, fund 7213 for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4156/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4156&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818413,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Revenue, Tax Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, to the Department of Revenue, Tax Division – Wine Tax Administration Fund, fund 7087, fiscal year 2016, organization 0702, and the Department of Revenue, Tax Division – Local Sales Tax and Excise Tax Administration Fund, fund 7099, fiscal year 2016, organization 0702, by supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4160/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4160&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818418,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health – West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund, and the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services - Medical Services Trust Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health – West Virginia Birth-to-Three Fund, fund 5214, and the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services - Medical Services Trust Fund, fund 5185 for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4155/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4155&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818422,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Relating to levies on classifications of property by the Board of Public Works","description":"The purpose of this bill, which eliminates antiquated language requiring the Board of Public Works to levy property tax rates, is to meet requirements for interest and sinking funds on state road bonds issued prior to November 8, 1932, as such bonds no longer exist.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 227, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4161/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4161&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818428,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, fund 9017 for expenditure during fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4157/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4157&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818434,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Providing insurance cover abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide insurance coverage for abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. It provides that direct health care services cover abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs while also providing certain contracts cover abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drugs. It, additionally define applicable terms while providing an effective date. It further provides for cost sharing while providing for cost tier location and allowing cost containment measures.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4146/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4146&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":818440,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Relating to carry or use of a handgun or deadly weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize residents of the State of West Virginia to carry a firearm in a concealed manner, without permit, so long as certain conditions are met. The bill permits eligible persons to carry a handgun for self-defense purposes, without permit, while afield. It establishes that criminal penalties for carrying a concealed deadly weapon without state license or other lawful authorization apply only to persons under twenty-one years of age. The bill requires an applicant for a concealed weapon permit to be a United States citizen or legal resident thereof and a resident of this state and of the county in which application is made. The bill permits persons eighteen years and older to obtain a concealed carry permit. It requires actual live firing of ammunition in training and requires an applicant for a concealed carry permit to provide a copy of the instructor’s certification. The bill requires that on or after January 1, 2017, all duplicate license cards issued by county sheriffs to be uniform across all fifty-five counties and feature a photograph of the licensee. It requires State Police, in cooperation with the Sheriffs’ Bureau of Professional Standards, to prepare uniform applications for licenses and license cards. The bill creates a provisional license to carry concealed deadly weapons for persons between eighteen and twenty-one years of age and establishes provisional license application requirements and procedures. The bill exempts members of the United States Armed Forces, Reserve or National Guard from permit requirements and eliminates the requirement for persons twenty-one years of age and older to possess a permit to carry a concealed deadly weapon provided that certain conditions are met, including being a United States citizen or legal resident, being twenty-one years of age or older and not prohibited from possessing firearms. The bill requires a school principal to report certain violations to the State Police, provides enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony. And, provides for an exception to enhanced penalties in certain circumstances when a firearm is used in defense of self or others.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 252, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4145/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4145&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Saira Blair"},
{"bill_id":818446,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"Petitioning Congress to call convention for proposing amendments to US Constitution","description":"Petitioning Congress to call convention for proposing amendments to U.S. Constitution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Senator Romano requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":818451,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Making 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","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4147/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4147&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":818460,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4150/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4150&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818465,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Relating to school calendar and allowing unused accrued instructional time count toward 180-day requirement","description":"Changing mandatory school instructional time from 180 days to minutes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":818470,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Allowing transportation network companies to operate in WV","description":"Allowing transportation network companies to operate in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":818475,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Permitting temporary delegation of certain custodial powers by parent or guardian","description":"Permitting temporary delegation of certain custodial powers by parent or guardian","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":818481,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Providing additional funding for exceptional children with high-cost/high-acuity special needs","description":"Providing more equitable disbursement of funds to county boards to lessen impact of serving special needs students","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":818487,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Regulating pharmacy benefits managers","description":"Regulating pharmacy benefits managers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":818493,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Providing for construction of statewide fiber optic broadband infrastructure network","description":"Providing for construction of statewide, fiber optic broadband infrastructure network","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":818497,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Amending requirements for carrying concealed weapon or deadly weapon for defense purposes","description":"Amending requirements for carrying concealed weapon or deadly weapon for defense purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":818502,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Repeal and recodify law relating to contributing to delinquency of minor child","description":"Repeal, revise, relocate and recodify law relating to contributing to delinquency of minor child","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":818509,"bill_number":"HB4144","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.  .         Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4144/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4144&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":818516,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Clarifying that home schooled student may not be classified as habitually absent","description":"Clarifying that home schooled student may not be classified as habitually absent","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":818521,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Requiring each county maintain website and provide information to Secretary of State","description":"Requiring each county maintain website and provide information to Secretary of State","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":818527,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Environmental Protection – Protect Our Water Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, to the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Protection – Protect Our Water Fund, fund 3017, fiscal year 2016, organization 0313, by supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4152/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4152&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818532,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health, and the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health, fund 0407 and the Division of Human Services, fund 0403 for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4153/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4153&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818538,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Removing requirement home-schooled student must acquire GED to qualify for PROMISE scholarship","description":"Removing requirement home-schooled student must acquire GED to qualify for PROMISE scholarship","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":818543,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Designating January 19, 2016, as Higher Education Day","description":"Designating January 19, 2016, as Higher Education Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":818547,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4149/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4149&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":818552,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Urging Congress provide funding for WV National Guard","description":"Urging Congress provide funding for WV National Guard","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":818557,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Developing matching grant to foster development of creative communities","description":"Developing matching grant to foster development of creative communities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":818561,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus from the Department of Revenue, Insurance Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from Department of Revenue, Insurance Commissioner, Examination Revolving Fund and the Insurance Commission Fund to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue for the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4162/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4162&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":819524,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Exempting drug rehabilitation facilities from certificate of need requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt drug rehabilitation facilities from certificate of need requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4177/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4177&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":819532,"bill_number":"HB4186","title":"Relating to additional duties of the Public Service Commission","description":"style='color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to establish additional duties for the Public Service Commission related to developing a process to review towing operator charges for fairness.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4186/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4186&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":819539,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Removing restrictions for 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":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4170/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4170&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":819546,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Prorating additional tuition charges for students taking higher education credit hours per term beyond a certain number","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize additional tuition charges for undergraduates taking more than sixteen credit hours per semester, and for graduate students taking more than twelve credit hours per semester.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4182/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4182&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":819555,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","description":"Increasing the excise tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4181/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4181&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":819565,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Relating to sanctions for recipients of benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide sanctions for recipients of benefits from the temporary assistance for needy families program through temporary suspensions of benefits when they are convicted of misdemeanor theft offenses of shoplifting or petit larceny. The bill provides definitions. It establishes administrative review of decisions to deny benefits. The bill also provides a mechanism for dependent children to receive benefits if a parent is deemed ineligible. It authorizes rulemaking, providing penalties and allows for exceptions to providing sanctions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4178/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":819574,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"US Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":819579,"bill_number":"HB4209","title":"Relating generally to health care provider taxes","description":"Relating generally to health care provider taxes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 238, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4209/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4209&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":819590,"bill_number":"HB4187","title":"Creating a special fund named “the Public Employee Health Insurance Fund\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special fund named “the Public Employee Health Insurance Fund;” to require that all savings realized from changes in retirement benefits enacted by 2015 Senate Bill No. 529 be deposited into the special fund, to require that the Consolidated Public Retirement Board present an actuarial valuation of savings to the Governor on an annual basis, to require the Governor to submit the amount of savings to the Legislature as part of the annual budget or in an executive message, and to require that all moneys deposited in the special fund be directed to fund health care benefits or to reduce insurance premiums for public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4187/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4187&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":819600,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"U.S. Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":819606,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Authorizing a family court judge to order substance abuse counseling of a child in emergency situations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a family court judge to order substance abuse counseling of a child in emergency situations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4180/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4180&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":819618,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Removing televisions from definition of covered electronic items","description":"This purpose of this bill is to remove televisions from the definition of “covered electronic device.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4179/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4179&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":819627,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"Relating generally to reporting opioid overdoses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require emergency medical service agencies and emergency medical service providers to report nonlethal opioid overdoses to the Board of Pharmacy. The bill establishes the information to be reported. The bill adds those overdoses to the West Virginia Controlled Substance Monitoring Program. The bill requires pharmacists to monitor the program and if an individual overdosed on a prescription filled by him or her to report the overdose to the prescribing physician. The bill grants rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4183/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4183&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":819634,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Taking and registering of wildlife","description":"Taking and registering of wildlife","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":819644,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Authorizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue certain vital records in the custody of the State Registrar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the authority to the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue certain vital records subject to the rules and regulations of the State Registrar, to allow the DMV to collect fees for issuing vital records that will be provided to the State Registrar, and for the Commissioners of the DMV and DHHR to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a program that allows the DHHR to provide access to certain vital records to the DMV.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4165/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4165&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":819654,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"Permitting county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed in a later instructional term when inclement weather and emergencies prevent the otherwise full instructional term from being completed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4167/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4167&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":819662,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Requiring automobile liability insurers provide 10 days' notice of intent to cancel due to nonpayment of premium","description":"Requiring automobile liability insurers provide 7 days' notice of intent to cancel","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":819671,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Entering into Interstate 73 Compact","description":"Entering into Interstate 73 Compact","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":819678,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Permitting judges to defer jury service for an individual for no more than twelve months after the date for which the person is summonsed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit judges, upon reasonable request, to defer a person's jury service for a time certain within twelve months of the date the person was summonsed for duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4173/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4173&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":819688,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Rosie the Riveters Memorial Bridge","description":"Rosie the Riveters Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":819694,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Creating a special fund named “the State Road Bond Fund\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special fund named “the State Road Bond Fund,” to require that all savings realized from changes in retirement benefits enacted by 2015 Senate Bill No. 529 be deposited into the special fund, to require that the Consolidated Public Retirement Board present an actuarial valuation of savings to the Governor on an annual basis, to require the Governor to submit the amount of savings to the Legislature as part of the annual budget or in an executive message, and to require that all moneys deposited in the special fund be directed to pay principal and interest on state road bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4172/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4172&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":819703,"bill_number":"HB4185","title":"Establishing the ratio of four pharmacy technicians to every one on-duty pharmacist operating in a pharmacy","description":"Establishing the ratio of four pharmacy technicians to every one on-duty pharmacist operating in a pharmacy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4185/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4185&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":819711,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"Relating to crossbow hunting","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":819724,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Providing the authority and procedure for municipalities to give notice to, and publish the names of, entities delinquent in paying business and occupation taxes","description":"Providing the authority and procedure for municipalities to give notice to, and publish the names of, entities delinquent in paying business and occupation taxes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4163/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4163&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":819731,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Relating to the public school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that school instructional terms for students begin no earlier than the day after Labor Day and end no later than the second Friday in June. The bill provides that in the event instructional days need to be cancelled the county boards of education must provide for ten technology days whereby assigned classwork may be completed. The bill also provides for homework packets be provided to students who do not have the necessary computer access at home.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4171/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4171&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":819738,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"Firearm Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Firearm Protection Act” that provides that any federal law effective after January 1, 2016 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 an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4169/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4169&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":819748,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Creating 5-year tax credit for businesses on post-mine sites","description":"Creating 5-year tax credit for businesses on post-mine sites","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Motion to table motion to discharge bill from committee adopted (Roll No. 437)","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":819754,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating to hunting or trapping on private lands","description":"Relating to hunting or trapping on private lands","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":819764,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"USMC PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge","description":"USMC PFC Marshall Lee King Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":819773,"bill_number":"HB4188","title":"Relating to the development and implementation of a program to facilitate commercial sponsorship of rest areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a program to develop and implement a program to facilitate commercial sponsorship of rest areas and welcome centers on controlled-access highway facilities. The bill also creates the Legislative Oversight Commission on Controlled-access Facilities Sponsorship to investigate, study and review the development and implementation of the program.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4188/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4188&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":819779,"bill_number":"HB4189","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated balance in State Fund, General Revenue, from the Department of Revenue","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid accounts to the State Fund, General Revenue unappropriated balance for the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4189/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4189&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":819791,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct drivers tests as a pilot program, at certain high schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to create a pilot program to offer drivers examinations in certain high schools, to provide added access for students.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4164/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4164&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":819799,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Heath Null Memorial Bridge","description":"Navy Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Heath Null Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":819808,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Permitting the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to participate in the addiction treatment pilot program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to participate in the pilot program. It also includes the Director of the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority and The Secretary of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety in the list of recipients of the report required from the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4176/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":819816,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Relating to health insurance coverage for prescribed medications","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance policies to cover an entire package of otherwise covered medication for an individual with a continuing prescription for such medication, if the manufacturer’s packaging prevents a pharmacy from distributing fewer doses than are contained in a single package without discarding or otherwise compromising a portion of the doses contained in that package and the package contains fewer than sixty days’ worth of doses prescribed to the individual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4166/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4166&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":819827,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"Providing for the authorization and oversight of public charter schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase high-quality educational opportunities within the public school system by allowing authorized public schools and programs exceptional levels of self-direction and flexibility in exchange for exceptional levels of results-driven accountability. To accomplish this, the bill provides an infrastructure for the authorization and oversight of new start-up schools, conversions of existing schools or conversions of programs within existing schools that are accountable for student learning, operations and governance under a performance contract or charter subject to 5-year renewal, but then are exempt from the regulatory framework applicable to public schools without a charter contract. However, the bill includes a detailed and comprehensive definition of public charter schools that lists what these schools may and may not do, what rules and statutes they must abide by and how they are to be governed. The bill creates a statewide Public Charter School Oversight and Authorizer Board to develop policy, provide training, and perform oversight, administrative and reporting functions, including reporting directly to the State Board. The organizers of these charter schools must apply to the county board who may choose to be the authorizer of the school or forward the application to the statewide board for consideration and authorization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4011&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":819835,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Creating a special motor vehicle collector license plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special motor vehicle collector license plate; to define collector motor vehicle and motor vehicle collector; to allow the holder of a motor vehicle collector license plate to transfer a special plate temporarily among collector motor vehicles owned by the collector; and to establish requirements and fees for a motor vehicle collector license plate application.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4168/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4168&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":819840,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Creating West Virginia Veterans Program Fund","description":"Creating West Virginia Veterans Program Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":819850,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Relating generally to home schooling","description":"Relating generally to home schooling","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4175/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4175&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":819859,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"U.S. Army PFC Cecil Ray Ball Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Cecil Ray Ball Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":819865,"bill_number":"HJR29","title":"Reducing the length of terms for members of the West Virginia Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to reduce the length of terms for members of the West Virginia board of education from nine years to six years.   Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present Constitution, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":819875,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Harry Ripley Memorial Bridge","description":"Harry Ripley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":819882,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Proposing construction of modern highway from Pikeville, KY, to Beckley, WV","description":"Proposing construction of modern highway from Pikeville, KY to Beckley, WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":819892,"bill_number":"HB4184","title":"Establishing criminal penalties for the illegal taking of deer","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to establish criminal penalties for the illegal taking of deer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4184/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4184&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":819901,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Identifying coyote as fur-bearing animal and woodchuck as game animal","description":"Identifying coyote as fur-bearing animal and woodchuck as game animal","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":819908,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Eliminating sunset provision for commission to study residential placement of children","description":"Eliminating sunset provision for commission to study residential placement of children","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":819916,"bill_number":"HJR28","title":"Relating to the creation of a Citizens Redistricting Commission to redistrict Senate, House of Delegates and Congressional Districts","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would require the creation of a Citizens Redistricting Commission to redistrict Senate, House of Delegates, and congressional districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":819922,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Eliminating severance tax on timber","description":"Eliminating severance tax on timber","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-20","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":821307,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Granting more control of regional education service agencies to county boards","description":"Granting full control of Board of Education regional education service agencies to state superintendent","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821312,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Expiring funds from Insurance Commissioner, Examination Revolving Fund and Insurance Commission Fund to State Fund, General Revenue","description":"Expiring funds from Insurance Commissioner, Examination Revolving Fund and Insurance Commission Fund to State Fund, General Revenue","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821318,"bill_number":"HB4212","title":"Regulating wood burning appliances is subject to the approval of the Legislature","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":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4212/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4212&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":821324,"bill_number":"HB4205","title":"Relating to disclaimers and exclusions of warranties in consumer transactions for goods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of used manufactured homes with “as is” warranties or sale with waivers of warranties as to defects disclosed by the merchant.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4205/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4205&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":821332,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Exempting community-based behavioral health facilities, programs or services from certificate of need","description":"Exempting community-based behavioral health facilities, programs or services from certificate of need","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821338,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"Creating Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":821346,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Authorizing prosecuting attorneys designate law-enforcement officers and investigators as custodians of records","description":"Authorizing prosecuting attorneys designate law-enforcement officers and investigators as custodians of records","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To conference","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821357,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Prohibiting lobbyists from contributing funds to individuals running for election","description":"Prohibiting lobbyists from contributing funds to individuals running for election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":821363,"bill_number":"HB4216","title":"Exempting community-based behavioral health facilities, programs or services from the certificate of need process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the certificate of need process contained in W.Va. Code 16-2D-1 et seq., community-based behavioral health care facilities, programs or services, as well as the modification, expansion, or substantial change to any existing community-based behavioral health care facilities, programs or services, as well as defining the term “community-based” for the purposes of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4216/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4216&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821369,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Eliminating consumers sales and service tax exemption for 2016 fiscal year","description":"Eliminating consumers sales and service tax exemption for 2016 fiscal year","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":821377,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Requiring performance bonds by operators","description":"Requiring performance bonds by operators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":821387,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Updating meaning of federal taxable income","description":"Updating meaning of federal taxable income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821395,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Permitting descendants of landowner hunt, trap and fish on that property","description":"Permitting descendants of landowner hunt, trap and fish on that property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":821403,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Dedicating corporation net income tax proceeds to railways","description":"Dedicating corporation net income tax proceeds to railways","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 237, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821411,"bill_number":"HB4192","title":"Relating to regional Division of Motor Vehicle offices and self-service kiosks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the division to maintain at least one regional office location within twenty-five miles’ driving distance of the county seat of any county of a certain population; to require the division to maintain at least one self-service kiosk within any county below a certain population; to require the division to conduct an evaluation and report to the Joint Committee on Government organization regarding the propriety of self-service kiosks to replace regional offices in counties below a certain population; and to prohibit the division from operating more than twenty-five regional offices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4192/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4192&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821417,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Reducing legislative education reporting requirements","description":"Reducing legislative education reporting requirements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":821425,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Supplemental appropriation expiring funds from General Revenue","description":"Supplemental appropriation bill to expire funds from General Revenue","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821434,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Urging Congress call convention to amend Constitution of United States","description":"Urging Congress call convention to amend constitution of United States","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":821441,"bill_number":"HB4207","title":"Relating to the ability of the Commission on Special Investigations to obtain information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commission on Special Investigations to obtain information and documents that are considered confidential.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4207/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4207&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821448,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"U.S.Marine Corps PFC Clayton Andrew Craft Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S.Marine Corps PFC Clayton Andrew Craft Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821456,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"U.S.Marine Corps GySgt Lionel Collins Memorial Road","description":"U.S.Marine Corps GySgt Lionel Collins Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Phyllis White"},
{"bill_id":821467,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating to payment by Municipal Bond Commission","description":"Relating to payment by Municipal Bond Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":821473,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Authorizing local units of government adopt local energy efficiency partnership program","description":"Authorizing local units of government adopt local energy efficiency partnership program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821480,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant William Henry 'Bill' Whitman Memorial Highway","description":"U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant William Henry 'Bill' Whitman Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":821489,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Establishing criminal offense of disturbing peace","description":"Establishing criminal offense of disturbing peace","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":821495,"bill_number":"HB4202","title":"Establishing oversight and a database for seizures and forfeitures by law enforcement agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide legislators with the information necessary for basic oversight of members of the executive branch law-enforcement agencies who seize and forfeit private property under state and federal forfeiture laws. It requires the Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police to maintain databases concerning that information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4202/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4202&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":821504,"bill_number":"HB4218","title":"Expanding the definition of “underground facility” in the One-Call System Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement a formal recommendation offered by the West Virginia Commission on Oil and Natural Gas Industry Safety, which Governor Tomblin convened by executive order. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of “underground facility” in the One-Call System Act to include underground pipelines for gas, oil, or any hazardous substances that are four inches in diameter or greater and are not otherwise subject to one-call reporting requirements under federal or state law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 247, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4218/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4218&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":821512,"bill_number":"HB4219","title":"Relating to vehicle inspection stations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the provisions of Code authorizing state police to inspect vehicle inspection stations, require all vehicle inspection stations to post a surety bond with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, and to establish conditions under which an inspection station will forfeit its surety bond and inspection permit. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4219/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4219&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821521,"bill_number":"HJR30","title":"Exemption from ad valorem taxation of manufacturing inventory and equipment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would exempt personal property in the form of manufacturing inventory and manufacturing equipment from ad valorem taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":821528,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Establishing Mining Mutual Insurance Company","description":"Establishing Mining Mutual Insurance Company","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":821536,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of school","description":"Prohibiting sex offenders from living within 1,000 feet of school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":821542,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"SGT Larry Joseph Whitt Bridge","description":"SGT Larry Joseph Whitt Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":821553,"bill_number":"HB4190","title":"Prohibiting state agencies and departments from acting outside their statutory scopes of authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies and departments from acting outside their statutory scopes of authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4190/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4190&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":821559,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Dedicating severance tax proceeds","description":"Dedicating severance tax proceeds","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821567,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Relating to allocation of premiums for employers and employees in PEIA","description":"Relating to allocation of premiums for employers and employees in PEIA","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821574,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"U.S. Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":821583,"bill_number":"HB4222","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 Turnpike to the Division of Highways. The bill also provides for the termination of the Parkways Authority after transfer of all of its assets to the Division of Highways on June 30, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4222/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4222&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":821593,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Creating exemption for autocycles","description":"Creating exemption for autocycles","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821599,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Establishing Judicial Compensation Commission","description":"Establishing Judicial Compensation Commission","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":821607,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Supplemental appropriation to Division of Human Services","description":"Supplemental appropriation bill to Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821613,"bill_number":"HB4211","title":"Prohibiting drilling units from being established without consent of all owners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit drilling units from being established without consent of all owners. The bill prohibits coal bed methane units from being established without consents from all owners. The bill prohibits deep oil or gas well units from being established without consents from all owners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4211/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4211&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":821620,"bill_number":"HB4217","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 West Virginia Infrastructure fund from $40 million to $30 million for fiscal year 2017 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 2017.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4217/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4217&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821633,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"US Army First Sergeant Jesse T. McPeake Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army First Sergeant Jesse T. McPeake Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":821640,"bill_number":"HB4200","title":"Eliminating courtesy patrol programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate courtesy patrol programs operated by the Division of Highways and the Parkways Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4200/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4200&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":821646,"bill_number":"HB4208","title":"Removing the requirement that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance approve expenses of the Commission on Special Investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance approve expenses of the Commission on Special Investigations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4208/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4208&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821654,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Cheat Mountain Salamander as the State symbol of conservation","description":"Cheat Mountain Salamander as the State symbol of conservation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":821660,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Increasing number of limited video lottery terminals at retail locations","description":"Increasing number of limited video lottery terminals at retail locations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821670,"bill_number":"HB4204","title":"Relating to inspections of commercial motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt commercial motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers from separate state inspections provided they have met the requirements for annual inspection contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4204/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4204&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":821679,"bill_number":"HB4197","title":"Allowing required HIV and hepatitis testing for the protection of law- enforcement officers who may have been exposed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow required HIV and hepatitis testing for the protection of law- enforcement officers who may have been exposed to the infection during the performance of their duties and others.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4197/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4197&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":821686,"bill_number":"HB4199","title":"Relating to accessible county records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide access to county government information to the public by requiring each county to maintain a website and by requiring each county clerk to provide information to the Secretary of State, who shall also maintain and update county contact information on the Internet. This bill is recommended by the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization and the Joint Committee on Government Operations for introduction and passage during the 2016 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4199/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4199&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":821694,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Imposing consumers sales and service tax on sales of telecommunications service","description":"Imposing consumers sales and service tax on sales of telecommunications service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":821700,"bill_number":"HB4214","title":"Continuing the Office of Coalfield Community Development within the Department of Commerce","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the Office of Coalfield Community Development within the Department of Commerce and to provide the Secretary of the Department of Commerce with greater oversight authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4214/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4214&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821711,"bill_number":"HB4191","title":"Taxation With Representation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Taxation With Representation Act whereby nonresidents of a municipality who work in that municipality and who pay user fees pursuant to a municipal ordinance may vote in municipal elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4191/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4191&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821717,"bill_number":"HB4213","title":"Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt and implement the provisions of the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act in West Virginia. This bill codifies standard procedures for resolution and determination of custody and visitation issues when a parent is deployed in the military or other national service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4213/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4213&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":821725,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers","description":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821732,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"U.S. Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":821741,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"H. Laban White Memorial Bridge","description":"H. Laban White Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Terry Waxman"},
{"bill_id":821748,"bill_number":"HJR31","title":"Property tax limitation and homestead exemption amendment of 1982","description":"The purpose of this bill is to propose a Constitutional amendment that would lock the value of a homestead property owned by a citizen of sixty‑five years of age or older, for the purpose of calculating property taxes, at the assessed value when the owner‑occupier turned sixty‑five or purchased the property, whichever occurred later. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821758,"bill_number":"HB4194","title":"Requiring each public high school to offer a course in computer science","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each public high school to offer a course in computer science.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4194/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4194&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821764,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Updating meaning of federal adjusted gross income","description":"Updating meaning of federal adjusted gross income","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821773,"bill_number":"HB4196","title":"Relating to abandoned antique vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special procedure for a person in possession of an abandoned antique vehicle to apply for and receive title to the vehicle; to create a procedure for the Division of Motor Vehicles to search for the owner of the vehicle and provide notice of an application for the title to the vehicle; to create a procedure for an owner to reclaim the vehicle within 30 days of notice of an application for title to the vehicle; to establish fees to accompany an application for title to the vehicle; to establish fees for reclamation of the vehicle by owner; to create a misdemeanor and impose fines for interfering with an owner's attempt to reclaim a vehicle; and to direct the division to promulgate rules and forms to effectuate the new procedure.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4196/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4196&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821780,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for financial exploitation of elderly person","description":"Increasing criminal penalties for financial exploitation of elderly person","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":821786,"bill_number":"HB4201","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. It also provides criminal penalties for participating in wagering at an animal fighting venture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4201/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":821797,"bill_number":"HB4195","title":"Relating to appraisal value of certain motor vehicles for purposes of ad valorem property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each county assessor to determine the assessed value for any motor vehicle in an amount equal to sixty percent of the lowest values shown in a nationally accepted used car guide or sixty percent of $700, whichever is higher. A registered antique motor vehicle (as defined in WVC§17A-10-3a) not used for general transportation, would be assigned an assessed value of $5,000 for purposes of ad valorem property taxes.”                                                                                                                         Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4195/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4195&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":821805,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Decreasing appropriations from State Fund, General Revenue, to DHHR, Division of Human Services and Bureau of Senior Services","description":"Decreasing appropriations from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR, Division of Human Services and Bureau of Senior Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821812,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"World Autism Awareness Day","description":"World Autism Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":821818,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Second Friday in July as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day","description":"Second Friday in July as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821826,"bill_number":"HB4221","title":"Relating to the administration of an opioid antagonist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons who administer an opioid antagonist drug to someone believed to have overdosed on an opiate to initiate proceedings for involuntary hospitalization commitment. The bill provides rebuttable presumption that the person to whom the antagonist drug was administered is an addict and a danger to self or others. Failure to comply with the provisions is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4221/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4221&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":821835,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Prohibiting persons who have committed crimes against elderly from performing community service involving elderly","description":"Prohibiting persons who have committed crimes against elderly from performing community service involving elderly","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":821841,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Clarifying composition and chairmanship of Commission on Special Investigations","description":"Clarifying composition and chairmanship of Commission on Special Investigations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821849,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Modifying administration of local boards of health","description":"Modifying administration of local boards of health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":821857,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Relating to parking on state-owned or leased property","description":"Relating to parking on state-owned or leased property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":821865,"bill_number":"HB4193","title":"Creating an exception to allow aftermarket mufflers","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":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4193/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4193&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":821875,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Supplemental appropriation from Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation from Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":821883,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"Funding for the West Virginia National Guard","description":"Funding for the West Virginia National Guard","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":821889,"bill_number":"HB4220","title":"Imposing the consumers sales and service tax and use tax on sales of telecommunications service and ancillary services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose the consumers sales and service tax and the use tax on sales of telecommunications service and ancillary services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4220/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4220&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":821895,"bill_number":"HB4210","title":"Relating to coal severance tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the severance rate for coal mined by underground methods based on the length of belt line or distance travelled in the mine. The bill also provides that underground methods with coal mining operations that have belt lines or travel distances of three miles or 15,840 feet within the mine are small mining operations. The bill is subject to a three year sunset provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4210/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4210&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":821906,"bill_number":"HB4198","title":"Increasing the safety of school children who use school buses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the safety of school children who use school buses by adding penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving and discharging children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4198/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4198&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":821914,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Compiling and maintaining Central State Mental Health Registry","description":"Compiling and maintaining Central State Mental Health Registry","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":821919,"bill_number":"HB4206","title":"Relating to grand juries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize prosecuting attorneys to designate law-enforcement officers and investigators as custodians of records, documents and other evidence subpoenaed by a grand jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4206/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4206&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":821927,"bill_number":"HB4203","title":"Providing a hunting license exemption for certain nonresident landowners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a hunting license exemption for certain nonresident landowners and their spouses and children residing with the nonresident landowner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4203/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4203&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":821933,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Updating projects managed by Project Management Office","description":"Updating projects managed by Project Management Office","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":821939,"bill_number":"HB4215","title":"Removing the requirement that a home schooled student must acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for a PROMISE scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that a home schooled student must acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for a PROMISE scholarship. The bill adds another method by which a person is eligible for a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4215/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4215&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":822408,"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.              Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.    §16‑3‑4 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":824921,"bill_number":"HB4225","title":"Relating to patriotic displays at public buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage public officials to display the national motto on public property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4225/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4225&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":824933,"bill_number":"HB4229","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4229/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4229&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":824946,"bill_number":"HB4239","title":"Relating to construction of a modern highway from Pikeville, Kentucky to Beckley, West Virginia","description":"Relating to construction of a modern highway from Pikeville, Kentucky to Beckley, West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4239/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4239&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":824958,"bill_number":"HB4238","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the board of Professional Surveyors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the qualifications for members of the Board of Surveyors, and by adding one retired, inactive, or emeritus member; and two citizen members and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4238/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4238&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":824971,"bill_number":"HB4231","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":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4231/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4231&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":824983,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"Study impact of reimbursing the State of Maryland for the use of its helicopter Maryland Trooper Five for runs into West Virginia","description":"Study impact of reimbursing the State of Maryland for the use of its helicopter Maryland Trooper Five for runs into West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":824997,"bill_number":"HB4232","title":"Raising the consumer sales and service tax","description":"Raising the consumer sales and service tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4232/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4232&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":825008,"bill_number":"HB4230","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Board of Registration For Professional Engineers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add one citizen and two nonpracticing members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license. The bill creates emeritus status and sets forth qualifications for board members.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4230/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4230&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":825024,"bill_number":"HB4235","title":"Relating to the publication requirements of the administration of estates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the time period for claims against the estate uniform in all counties. During the 2015 legislative session, House Bill 2266 changed the claims period from ninety to sixty days in all counties that use a fiduciary commissioner system. This bill will make identical change in the counties that have elected to use the fiduciary supervisor system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4235/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4235&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":825036,"bill_number":"HB4242","title":"Creating income tax credits against personal income tax for educational expenses incurred by parents for a child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create income tax credits against personal income tax for educational expenses incurred by parents for a child under twenty-one years of age and for expenses incurred by teachers for the purchase of supplementary educational materials or professional development costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4242/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4242&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":825048,"bill_number":"HB4228","title":"Relating to transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create transportation network companies; to provide definitions; to declare not common carriers; to require permits; to require an agent for service of process ; to provide for fare collection, identification, and electronic receipts; to require financial responsibility and disclosure thereof; to allow automobile insurers to exclude certain coverages; to define the relationship between drivers and transportation network companies; to prohibit alcohol or drug use; to provide requirements for drivers; to require vehicle inspections; to prohibit street hails, cash trips and discrimination; to require customer records to be kept and to prohibit local entity taxes or licenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 159, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4228/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4228&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":825060,"bill_number":"HB4240","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4240/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4240&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":825078,"bill_number":"HB4236","title":"Relating to the classification of certain species","description":"The purpose of this bill is to identify the coyote as a fur-bearing animal, the woodchuck as a game animal, and the coyote, porcupine and all species of cervids as wild animals. The bill provides an exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4236/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4236&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":825090,"bill_number":"HB4243","title":"Extending the time that certain nonprofit community groups are exempt from the moratorium on creating new nursing home beds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time that certain nonprofit community groups are exempt from the moratorium on creating new nursing home beds.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4243/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4243&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anna Border-Sheppard"},
{"bill_id":825102,"bill_number":"HB4224","title":"Requiring school restroom facilities to have privacy walls","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school restroom facilities to have    privacy walls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4224/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4224&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":825118,"bill_number":"HB4241","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Real Estate Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add citizen and nonpracticing members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4241/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4241&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":825130,"bill_number":"HB4223","title":"Authorizing individuals and business concerns to purchase sponsorship relative to courtesy patrol vehicles in exchange for advertisement displays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize individuals and business concerns to purchase sponsorship relative to courtesy patrol vehicles in exchange for advertisement displays on courtesy patrol vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4223/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4223&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":825143,"bill_number":"HB4234","title":"Relating to consumer credit and protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Attorney General to be able to investigate, and file civil actions against companies or individuals for conduct otherwise regulated by the PSC or federal agency. The authorization is limited to the Office of the Attorney General and only if the conduct affects at least 50 residents of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4234/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4234&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":825155,"bill_number":"HB4233","title":"Reducing the age from eighteen years to sixteen years of persons permitted to register to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the age from eighteen years to sixteen years of persons permitted to register to vote if that person will be eighteen years of age by the time of the next general election.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4233/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4233&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":825169,"bill_number":"HB4226","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4226/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4226&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":825180,"bill_number":"HB4227","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add citizen and nonpracticing members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4227/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4227&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":825193,"bill_number":"HB4237","title":"Supporting and Strengthening Families Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the temporary delegation of certain custodial powers by a parent or guardian.  This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on Children and Families that met during the 2015-2016 Interim session.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4237/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4237&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":826449,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Establishing procedure for involuntary treatment of persons suffering from alcohol and other drug abuse disorders","description":"Establishing procedure for involuntary treatment of persons suffering from alcohol and other drug abuse disorders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":826455,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Promoting efficient extraction of oil and gas resources","description":"Promoting efficient extraction of oil and gas resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Senator Maynard requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":826462,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Requiring Bureau for Medical Services seek federal waiver for 30-day waiting period for tubal ligation","description":"Requiring Bureau for Medical Services seek federal waiver for 30-day waiting period for tubal ligation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":826470,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Relating to liability of spouses or relatives to assist in paying for indigent funeral service expenses","description":"Relating to liability of spouses or relatives to assist in paying for indigent funeral service expenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":826476,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Authorizing appointment of employees","description":"Authorizing appointment of employees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":826483,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Exempting activity at 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 activity at indoor shooting ranges from the prohibition of shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house; amending the definition of \"shooting range\" to include an indoor range; to exempt activity at indoor shooting ranges from criminal penalties for shooting or discharging a firearm within five hundred feet of any church or dwelling house; and limiting nuisance actions against shooting ranges.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 250, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4174/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4174&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":826490,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Including volunteer workers and student teachers under Board of Risk and Insurance Management coverage","description":"Including volunteer workers and student teachers under Board of Risk and Insurance Management coverage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":826497,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Relating to comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"Relating to comprehensive statewide student assessment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":826504,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Changing trend test for life and health insurer","description":"Changing trend test for life and health insurer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":826512,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Permitting farm winery supply wine it produces directly to customers","description":"Permitting farm winery supply wine it produces directly to customers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":826519,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating January 25, 2016, as Homeschool Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 25, 2016, as Homeschool Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":826527,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Congratulating George Washington High School Patriots Girls' Volleyball team on winning 2015 AAA championship","description":"Congratulating George Washington High School Patriots Girls' Volleyball team on winning 2015 AAA championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":826533,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Ensuring continued viability of WVU Tech","description":"Ensuring continued viability of WVU Tech","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":826540,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Allowing defendants 180 days to identify nonparties wholly or partially at fault in civil actions","description":"Allowing defendants 180 days to identify nonparties wholly or partially at fault in civil actions","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":826546,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"US Marine Corps Sergeant Gerald Leslie Perry Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Corps Sergeant Gerald Leslie Perry Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":826554,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Relating to candidate filing fees","description":"Relating to candidate filing fees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":826561,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Expanding authority of Secretary of State and State Police","description":"Expanding authority of Secretary of State and State Police","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":826567,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Relating to truancy intervention","description":"Relating to truancy intervention","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":826572,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Shared animal ownership agreements to consume raw milk","description":"Shared animal ownership agreements to consume raw milk","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":826582,"bill_number":"HB4251","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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4251/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4251&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":826585,"bill_number":"HB4255","title":"Relating to the taking and registration of wildlife including electronic registration of beaver, otter and big game animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that all species which are required to be checked will be electronically registered with the division and to clarify that it is unlawful to possess live wildlife unless specifically authorized by law, that beaver and otter which are required to be checked will be electronically registered with the division, and that all big game species are required to be electronically registered as there no longer is an option to take animals to an official game checking station. In addition language is incorporated to clarify the tagging requirements and to eliminate the requirement that deer and turkeys must be checked before they are transported beyond the boundaries of the county adjacent to that in which the animal was killed. This requirement is no longer needed as a result of the implementation of the electronic game checking system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4255/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4255&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":826589,"bill_number":"HB4266","title":"Relating to transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create transportation network companies; to provide definitions; to declare not common carriers; to require permits; to require an agent for service of process ; to provide for fare collection, identification, and electronic receipts; to require financial responsibility and disclosure thereof; to allow automobile insurers to exclude certain coverages; to define the relationship between drivers and transportation network companies; to prohibit alcohol or drug use; to provide requirements for drivers; to require vehicle inspections; to prohibit street hails, cash trips and discrimination; to require customer records to be kept and to prohibit local entity taxes or licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4266/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4266&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":826594,"bill_number":"HB4248","title":"Relating to methadone regulation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for methadone regulation and administering treatment and counseling to opioid addicted individuals. In furtherance of these objectives the bill contains provisions (1) requiring the secretary of Health and Human Resources to propose legislative rules for the regulation of opioid treatment programs; (2) requiring the Health Care Authority to develop new certificate of need standards; (3) prohibiting the Health Care Authority from approving applications of certificate of need for opioid treatment programs; (4) imposing a moratorium on licensure of certain new opioid treatment programs; (5) providing the secretary monitor opioid treatment programs; (6) requiring program staff to receive minimum training; (7) setting forth standards for initial assessment to admission to a program; (8) setting forth criteria to be admitted to a treatment program; (9) requiring a program to develop individualized treatment plans; (10) providing for random drug testing for program patients; (11) enunciating consequences for positive drug tests of patients in opioid treatment programs, including mandatory counseling; (12) requiring mandatory statistical reporting to the Department of Health and Human Resources and the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources; (13) prescribing times programs must be open; (14) setting forth certain staff requirements for programs; (15) requiring programs to establish peer review committees that include a physician member; and (16) requiring the secretary to prescribe the procedure for peer review.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4248/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":826598,"bill_number":"HB4262","title":"Requiring that three parking spaces in the West Virginia Culture Center parking lot be designated for use by Purple Heart Medal recipients","description":"Â Â 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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4262/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4262&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":826603,"bill_number":"HB4259","title":"Relating to the regulation of vapor products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate vapor products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4259/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4259&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":826609,"bill_number":"HB4249","title":"Creating the Commission to Accelerate Statewide Coordination of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Commission to Accelerate Statewide Coordination of Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents; and provide findings, requirements, reports, recommendations and termination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4249/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4249&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":826615,"bill_number":"HB4258","title":"Relating to substance abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address substance abuse and facilitate the reduction thereof; mandating the governor’s committee on crime, delinquency and correction on reforms to conduct a study of state drug sentencing laws; requiring the committee to coordinate school education program with law-enforcement officers; authorizing the Department of Health to promulgate rules regulating the exchange of syringes, and providing immunity for certain actions relating thereto; directing the state board of education to requiring each county board to provide substance abuse training education; directing state board of education to coordinate its activities with law enforcement and drug rehabilitation agencies; providing a penalty enhancement for us of a firearm during manufacture or distribution of controlled or imitation controlled substance;Â providing that an attempt or conspiracy to attempt to distribute controlled substances is the same as the actual act; and establishing new criminal penalty for causing death by distributing a controlled substance to that person.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4258/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4258&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":826622,"bill_number":"HB4253","title":"Relating to mine subsidence insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the limit of mine subsidence insurance reinsured by the Board of Risk Management from $75,000 to $200,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4253/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4253&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":826628,"bill_number":"HB4246","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. It makes changes in the current law to be consistent with the change of name in relation to the creation of a library board with the power to operate the public library. And, the bill provides a stable method of financing the operation of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Public Library.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4246/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4246&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":826631,"bill_number":"HB4265","title":"Relating to payment by the West Virginia Municipal Bond Commission or state sinking fund commission or the governing body issuing the bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an alternative means of payment of principal and interest on bonds owned by the United States or any governmental agency or department thereof.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4265/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4265&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":826637,"bill_number":"HB4256","title":"Creating the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4256/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4256&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":826640,"bill_number":"HB4252","title":"Relating to custodial orders in suits affecting the parent-child relationship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the courts to allocate custodial time equally between parents, in suits affecting the parent-child relationship, unless doing so is inconsistent with the best interest of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4252/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4252&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":826644,"bill_number":"HB4263","title":"Relating to the juvenile justice reform oversight committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the juvenile justice reform oversight committee to recommend averted costs reinvestment; create a juvenile justice account and provide its purpose, funding and disbursements; require new data to be collected and compiled to allow calculation of juvenile recidivism and the outcome of programs and make this information available to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4263/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4263&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":826656,"bill_number":"HB4254","title":"Relating generally to workers’ compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that unenforceable waivers may not be offered by employers. The bill provides that policies that offer no coverage are against public policy. The bill establishes misdemeanor penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4254/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4254&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":826660,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Ingram's Way","description":"Ingram's Way","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":826666,"bill_number":"HB4264","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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4264/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4264&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":826670,"bill_number":"HB4261","title":"Prohibiting the sale or transfer of student data to vendors and other profit making entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale or transfer of student data to vendors and other profit making entities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4261/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4261&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":826676,"bill_number":"HB4245","title":"Requiring the cashier or executive officer of a banking institution to provide shareholders with the institution’s most recent year-end audited financial statement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the obsolete requirement of establishing an examining committee and clarify that a bank must employ an outside auditing firm. It also provides for shareholders to be given the bank’s most recent year-end audited statement at their annual meeting.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4245/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4245&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":826681,"bill_number":"HB4260","title":"Providing private educational facilities authority to determine whether, and under what circumstances, to permit deadly weapons on school premises through written policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide private educational providers authority to determine, through written policies, whether to allow deadly weapons on premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4260/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4260&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":826687,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"U. S. Army SGT Gary Lee DeBoard Memorial Intersection","description":"U. S. Army SGT Gary Lee DeBoard Memorial Intersection","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":826694,"bill_number":"HB4250","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":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4250/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4250&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":826698,"bill_number":"HB4247","title":"Relating to the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide sufficient funding to maintain the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area, including its facilities. The bill further provides the director of the Division of Natural Resources shall provide legislative rules designed to fulfil the purpose of providing sufficient funding.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4247/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4247&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":826701,"bill_number":"HB4257","title":"Prohibiting use of a person's credit history in certain insurance transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a person’s credit history in certain insurance transactions..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-25","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-25","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4257/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4257&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":826707,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Expressing concern of the House of Delegates to the growth of the federal government's power over the individual states of the United States","description":"Expressing concern of the House of Delegates to the growth of the federal government's power over the individual states of the United States","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":826711,"bill_number":"HB4244","title":"Eliminating the need for a public hearing when no objection is filed on an application from an out of state state-chartered credit union to establish a branch in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the need for a public hearing to act on an application from an out-of-state credit union when no objection to the application is filed with 10 days after public notice of the application.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4244/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4244&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":827661,"bill_number":"HB4268","title":"Relating to dedication of severance tax proceeds to the West Virginia Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify reduction of the amount of severance tax proceeds dedicated to the West Virginia Infrastructure General Obligation Debt Service Fund.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4268/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4268&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":827664,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Creating additional penalty for use of firearm in furtherance of drug offense","description":"Creating additional penalty for use of firearm in furtherance of drug offense","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":827670,"bill_number":"HJR32","title":"Redistricting of Senate, House of Delegates and Congressional Districts","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would require the creation of a Citizens Redistricting Commission to redistrict Senate, House of Delegates, and congressional districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":827674,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","description":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":827681,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Designating that the month of April be proclaimed as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month beginning in 2016.","description":"Designating that the month of April be proclaimed as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month beginning in 2016.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":827685,"bill_number":"HB4269","title":"Relating to public school finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain aspects of the school aid formula, including eliminating the Growth County School Facilities Act and Growth County School Facilities Act Fund, to adjust the formulas for the foundation allowance for professional educations and for service personnel, to adjust and eliminate certain adjustments to the foundation allowance for transportation cost and the allowance to improve instructional programs. It also eliminates restrictions in the computation of local share. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4269/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4269&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":827691,"bill_number":"HB4287","title":"Providing for the awarding of a West Virginia veterans’ service pin and a West Virginia Service Cross and ribbon to qualifying West Virginia veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make revisions to current law relating to West Virginia veterans service pin and a West Virginia Service Cross and ribbon; the bill provides for the Military Awards Board to administer; providing eligibility for service cross ribbon bar and; provide a mechanism for issuing awards;Â authorizing the Military Awards Board to set priorities in issuing metals and pins; authorizing the Military Awards Board to receive contributions for funding for the issuance of pins and medals; and removing unnecessary rule-making authority .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4287/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4287&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":827696,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Designating January 26, 2016, as WV Local Foods Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 26, 2016, as WV Local Foods Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":827703,"bill_number":"HB4277","title":"Repealing 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4277/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4277&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827707,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Providing for resident farm vendor's bidding preference","description":"Providing for resident farm vendor's bidding preference","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":827714,"bill_number":"HB4285","title":"Making it a misdemeanor for a person to impersonate a veteran","description":"Making it a misdemeanor for a person to impersonate a veteran","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4285/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4285&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":827717,"bill_number":"HJR33","title":"Supervision of Free Schools","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to vest the supervision of free schools in the Legislature, to make the board of education an advisory body, and to modify the composition and terms of the board of education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":827724,"bill_number":"HB4284","title":"Relating to the issuance, expiration and renewal of driver’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the license of any person who is working on behalf of West Virginia or the United States out of the United States does not expire until six months after that person returns to West Virginia. The bill also provides that the driver’s license of family members of persons in the Armed Forces of the United States do not expire until six months after separation from the service by the military member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4284/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4284&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":827728,"bill_number":"HB4283","title":"Removing restrictions for 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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4283/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4283&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":827736,"bill_number":"HB4286","title":"Relating to the scope and application 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4286/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4286&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":827739,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Wayne County Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Wayne County Veterans Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":827745,"bill_number":"HB4276","title":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general, primary or state-wide elections","description":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general, primary or state-wide elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4276/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4276&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827750,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Honoring the town of Piedmont's 160th anniversary","description":"Honoring the town of Piedmont's 160th anniversary","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":827756,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act to ensure that, in all cases where state action substantially 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 substantially burdened by state action.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4012/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4012&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":827761,"bill_number":"HB4278","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4278/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4278&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827768,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating January 26, 2016, as Broadband Day at Legislature","description":"Designating January 26, 2016, as Broadband Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":827775,"bill_number":"HB4282","title":"Reorganizing certain code provisions that organize the executive branch of state government","description":"style='color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to create new code sections which separate the executive departments, designated §5F-2-1a through §5F-2-1l. The bill additionally corrects code references updated to reflect the new sections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4282/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4282&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":827778,"bill_number":"HB4267","title":"Providing an exemption from regulation by the Public Service Commission for motor vehicles used exclusively in the transportation of roll-off solid waste containers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor carriers of \"roll-off containers\" from regulation by the Public Service Commission. It also requires the Public Service Commission to propose rules for legislative approval to implement the amended provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4267/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4267&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827783,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Cpl. Ronald Duke Varney Memorial Bridge","description":"Cpl. Ronald Duke Varney Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":827788,"bill_number":"HB4274","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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4274/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4274&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827795,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"Frosty the Snowman Day","description":"Frosty the Snowman Day","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":827798,"bill_number":"HB4279","title":"Relating to disposition of seized firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that firearms seized and forfeited under chapter 20 of the code are to be disposed of in accordance with article 8A, chapter 36 of the code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 251, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4279/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4279&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":827801,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Creating criminal offenses relating to money laundering","description":"Creating criminal offenses relating to money laundering","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":827809,"bill_number":"HB4273","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":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4273/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4273&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827817,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Corporal Gary Wayne Weekley Memorial Bridge","description":"Corporal Gary Wayne Weekley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":827821,"bill_number":"HB4281","title":"Providing that the statewide summative assessment only be administered in grades three through eight and once at the high school level","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the statewide public education summative assessment only be administered in grades 3 through 8 and once at the high school level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4281/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4281&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":827826,"bill_number":"HB4272","title":"Relating to Public Defender Services","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 Agency plans and requires the Executive Director of the Public Defender Services to propose rules, for legislative approval, that relate to requirements to enroll in the public employees insurance act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4272/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4272&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827832,"bill_number":"HB4280","title":"Permitting persons who are twenty-one years of age or older to operate or be a passenger on a motorcycle without a helmet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who are twenty-one years of age or older to operate or be a passenger on a motorcycle without a helmet.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"Motion to take off the table motion to discharge committee rejected (Roll No. 267)","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4280/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4280&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":827837,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Reducing certain penalties for offenses not resulting in illegal killing of bear","description":"Reducing certain penalties for offenses not resulting in illegal killing of bear","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":827841,"bill_number":"HB4275","title":"Requiring the Human Rights Commission, when investigating a complaint of discrimination, to specifically include an examination of the intent of the person","description":"Requiring the Human Rights Commission, when investigating a complaint of discrimination, to specifically include an examination of the intent of the person","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4275/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4275&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":827845,"bill_number":"HB4271","title":"Ending discretionary transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":" The purpose of this bill is to end discretionary transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund. If this bill were enacted, these transfers of up to $9 million annually, which were to be permitted through July 1, 2020, would no longer be permitted; the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund would be closed; and that fund’s balance would be transferred to the General Revenue Fund of the state. The bill would also close the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund and would transfer that fund’s balance to the General Revenue Fund as well.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4271/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4271&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":827847,"bill_number":"HB4270","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4270/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4270&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828612,"bill_number":"HB4310","title":"Relating to the West Virginia University Institute of Technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help ensure the continuing viability and vitality of West Virginia University Institute of Technology by providing flexibility to West Virginia University and the West Virginia University Institute of Technology to relocate the West Virginia University Institute of Technology, and to facilitate collaboration between four-year institutions serving southern West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4310/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4310&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":828618,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Excluding law-enforcement officers and firefighters pensions from state income taxes","description":"Excluding law-enforcement officers and firefighters pensions from state income taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":828626,"bill_number":"HB4302","title":"Relating to the Commission on Special Investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the composition and chairmanship of the Commission on Special Investigations; redefine what constitutes a quorum for the voting procedures of the commission; clarify the contents of the commission’s annual report; list the existing and necessary commission staff positions; define an agency’s duty to cooperate with the commission during investigations and requiring agencies to disclose information and documents to commission; establish the requirements for the commission to enter into executive session; establish procedures for conducting executive session; remove the requirement that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance approve expenses of the commission; establish a procedure for commission retention and disposal of records; define a new felony offense of making a false statement to the commission; set penalties for making a false statement to the commission; define a new felony offense of impersonating a commission member or staff member; and set penalties for impersonating a commission member or staff member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4302/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4302&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828632,"bill_number":"HB4308","title":"Barring persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims","description":".The purpose of this bill is to bar persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims through joint tenancy or inheritance. The bill also creates exceptions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4308/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4308&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":828642,"bill_number":"HB4311","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Board of Landscape Architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add citizen and nonpracticing members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4311/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4311&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":828648,"bill_number":"HB4296","title":"Permitting county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed in a later instructional term when inclement weather and emergencies prevent the otherwise full instructional term from being completed. The bill establishes an instructional day to be three hundred thirty minutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4296/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4296&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":828657,"bill_number":"HJR34","title":"Supervision of Free Schools","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to vest the supervision of free schools in the Legislature, to make the Board of Education an advisory body, and to modify the composition and terms of the Board of Education.  Strike throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":828664,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Preventing waste of oil and gas","description":"Preventing waste of oil and gas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":828676,"bill_number":"HB4306","title":"Prohibiting persons who have committed crimes against the elderly from performing any court ordered public service involving the elderly","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons who have committed crimes against the elderly from performing any court ordered public service involving the elderly.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4306/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4306&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":828687,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating to regulation and control of elections","description":"Relating to regulation and control of elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":828695,"bill_number":"HB4313","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Board of Architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add citizen and nonpracticing members to the board; to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license; and to exempt individuals with an inactive, retired, or emeritus license from the prohibition against using the title.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4313/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4313&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":828699,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Relating to cooperative extension workers","description":"Relating to cooperative extension workers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":828710,"bill_number":"HB4298","title":"Changing the age effective date of children for whom county boards of education must provide kindergarten programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the age effective date of children for whom county boards of education must provide kindergarten programs from September 1 to August 1. The bill changes the age effective date for students who are compelled to attend school from September 1 to August 1.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4298/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4298&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":828718,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Extending expiration date for tax rate on eligible acute-care hospitals","description":"Extending expiration date for tax rate on eligible acute-care hospitals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":828728,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Tom Williams Family Bridge","description":"Tom Williams Family Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":828735,"bill_number":"HB4307","title":"Clarifying that a firearm may be carried for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that a firearm may be carried for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas managed by the Department of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4307/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4307&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":828746,"bill_number":"HB4309","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for conviction of certain offenses of financial exploitation of an elderly person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalties for conviction of the offense of financial exploitation of an elderly person, protected person or incapacitated person.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4309/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4309&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":828754,"bill_number":"HB4294","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 2016 fiscal year, and to resume the exemption for the 2017 fiscal year and thereafter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4294/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4294&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":828765,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Designating January 31, 2016, as Day of Prayer for Coalfields","description":"Designating January 31, 2016, as Day of Prayer for Coalfields","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":828774,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Revocation of certificate of authority to conduct business","description":"Revocation of certificate of authority to conduct business","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":828786,"bill_number":"HB4299","title":"Increasing the amount volunteer fire companies or paid fire departments may charge for reimbursement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount volunteer fire companies or paid fire departments may charge for reimbursement for personnel and equipment used in performing fire fighting services, victim rescue or cleanup of debris from $500 to $1,000.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4299/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4299&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":828790,"bill_number":"HB4314","title":"Prohibiting the sale of powdered or crystalline alcohol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of pure caffeine products and to prohibit the sale of powdered or crystalline alcohol for human consumption.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4314/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4314&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":828798,"bill_number":"HB4289","title":"Relating to grand juries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize prosecuting attorneys to designate law-enforcement officers and investigators as custodians of records, documents and other evidence subpoenaed by a grand jury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4289/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4289&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828812,"bill_number":"HB4300","title":"Relating to changes in distribution of net terminal income, excess net terminal income and excess lottery fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allocate a certain amount of net and excess terminal income from racetrack video lottery distributed to licensed racetrack purse funds once the Workers’ Compensation Debt Reduction Fund is paid for in its entirety as originally intended in the 2005 enabling legislation and in current code §29-22A-10b(a)(9).","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee tabled (Roll No. 72)","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4300/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4300&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":828820,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Creating Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"Creating Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":828828,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Creating felony crime of prohibited sexual contact by psychotherapist","description":"Creating felony crime of prohibited sexual contact by psychotherapist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":828834,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Maintaining status quo in event bond indebtedness to Parkways Authority is eliminated","description":"Maintaining status quo in event bond indebtedness to Parkways Authority is eliminated","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":828849,"bill_number":"HB4303","title":"Providing a salary increase for special education teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a salary increase for special education teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4303/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4303&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":828856,"bill_number":"HB4291","title":"Increasing penalties for teachers who commit sexual offenses against children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for teachers who sexually abuse children with whom they hold positions of trust. The bill also provides that teachers convicted of sexually abusing children with whom they hold positions of trust are banned from being employed in any capacity in any educational, training, vocational, day care, group home, foster care program or rehabilitation facility in the state.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4291/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4291&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":828863,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Eliminating fees charged to consumers for security freeze placed on credit report","description":"Eliminating fees charged to consumers for security freeze placed on credit report","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":828870,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Reducing amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to School Major Improvement Fund","description":"Reducing amount of sales tax proceeds dedicated to School Major Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":828884,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Increasing high-quality educational opportunities in public school system","description":"Increasing high-qualilty educational opportunities in public school system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":828888,"bill_number":"HB4293","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require prescriptions for opioid antagonists to be logged into the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program and to impose penalties and fines for failure to register for and access the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program as required by code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4293/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4293&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828896,"bill_number":"HB4316","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 95, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4316/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4316&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":828907,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Creating felony offense of conspiracy in violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Creating felony offense of conspiracy in violation of Uniform Controlled Substances Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":828917,"bill_number":"HB4301","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. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4301/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4301&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":828930,"bill_number":"HB4295","title":"Relating to the School Innovation Zones Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Innovation in Education designated schools, which demonstrate innovation in STEM, community school partnership, entrepreneurship or career pathways. The bill provides for components and requirements of an Innovation in Education plan. The bill also requires evaluations of Innovation in Education schools and permits amendments to and suspension of Innovation in Education plan components when goals are not met. Additionally, the state board is authorized to terminate Innovation in Education school designations. The bill requires the state board to promulgate a rule relating to implementation and operation of the Innovation in Education program. The bill creates the Innovation in Education Fund. The bill terminates funding for Innovation Zones and Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Innovation Zones after June 30, 2016.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4295/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4295&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828936,"bill_number":"HB4297","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":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4297/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4297&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":828942,"bill_number":"HB4304","title":"Relating to the allocation of premiums for employers and employees in the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust the allocation of contributions for health insurance premiums from eighty percent by employers and twenty percent by employees to seventy-five percent by employers and twenty-five percent by employees, beginning July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4304/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4304&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828955,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Transferring Cedar Lakes Camp from Board of Education to Department of Agriculture","description":"Transferring Cedar Lakes Camp from Board of Education to Department of Agriculture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":828966,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Establishing criteria for hospital be designated comprehensive stroke center","description":"Establishing criteria for hospital be designated comprehensive stroke center","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":828974,"bill_number":"HJR35","title":"Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose a Constitutional amendment that increases the amount of the homestead exemption to $30,000 on January 1, 2017 and to $40,000 on January 1, 2020. The resolution also decreases the age eligible to take the exemption to sixty-two.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steven Shaffer"},
{"bill_id":828979,"bill_number":"HB4315","title":"Relating to air-ambulance fees for emergency treatment or air transportation","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4315/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4315&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":828990,"bill_number":"HB4288","title":"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 and requiring West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority to promulgate rules to effectuate this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4288/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4288&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":828998,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Removing prohibition on billing persons for testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases","description":"Removing prohibition on billing persons for testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 197, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":829010,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Changing age date of attending school","description":"Changing age date of attending school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":829022,"bill_number":"HB4312","title":"Relating to qualifications of members of the Board of Accountancy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add citizen and nonpracticing members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4312/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4312&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":829029,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Establishing personal and corporate income tax credits for farmers donating edible agricultural products","description":"Establishing personal and corporate income tax credits for farmers donating edible agricultural products","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":829037,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Recognizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day at Capitol","description":"Recognizing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day at Capitol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":829044,"bill_number":"HB4292","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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4292/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":829054,"bill_number":"HB4305","title":"Authorizing transportation network companies to operate in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow transportation network companies to operate in the state and to specify requirements and limitations with relation to such operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4305/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4305&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":829061,"bill_number":"HB4290","title":"Relating to the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide sufficient funding to maintain the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Area, including its facilities. The bill further provides the director of the Division of Natural Resources shall provide legislative rules designed to fulfil the purpose of providing sufficient funding while requiring the director of the Division of Natural Resources to collaborate with the Mingo County Commission to explore alternative means of funding the fund. The bill also creates the Laurel Lake Wildlife Management Fund advisory board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4290/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4290&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":829069,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Requiring health insurers contract with physicians and health care facility providing services to Medicaid and Medicare recipients","description":"Requiring health insurers contract with physicians and health care facility providing services to Medicaid and Medicare recipients","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":832473,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Preventing disqualification from unemployment benefits due to domestic violence","description":"Preventing disqualification from unemployment benefits due to domestic violence","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":832492,"bill_number":"HB4317","title":"Limiting factors in parenting plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change language relating to the activity of a parent who makes “repeated fraudulent reports of domestic abuse” to the activity of making “one or more” such reports. This is one of the actions that a court may consider in imposing limits on a parenting plan to protect a child from harm.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4317/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4317&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":832512,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating to unattended motor vehicles","description":"Relating to unattended motor vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":832532,"bill_number":"HB4319","title":"Including in the definition of “veteran” active members of the Guard and Reserve in order to exempt them from fees charged by the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include in the definition of “veteran” active member of the Guard and Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States in order to exempt them from fees charged by the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4319/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4319&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":832556,"bill_number":"HB4325","title":"Requiring promulgation of a rule to provide for payment of tuition by county boards of education to the Mountaineer Challenge Academy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to promulgate a rule that would require payment of tuition by a county board of education to the Mountaineer Challenge Academy for each student from such school district that graduates from the Mountaineer Challenge Academy with a high school diploma.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4325/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4325&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":832578,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Placing sales tax on sale of food","description":"Placing sales tax on sale of food","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":832599,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Creating Second Chance for Employment Act","description":"Creating Second Chance for Employment Act","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"Motion to table motion to discharge bill from committee adopted (Roll No. 400)","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":832622,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Lengthening maximum term of negotiable certificates of deposit municipal funds can hold","description":"Lengthening maximum term of negotiable certificates of deposit municipal funds can hold","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":832644,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Relating to termination of Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Act","description":"Terminating taxes imposed under Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Act of 2005","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 253, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":832667,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"US Marine Corps PFC Billy Joe Vickers Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Corps PFC Billy Joe Vickers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":832691,"bill_number":"HB4324","title":"Authorizing information sharing by Workforce West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update a provision authorizing information sharing by Workforce West Virginia with the state agencies responsible for vocational rehabilitation, employment and training to reflect the passage of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (“WIOA”), which replaced the Workforce Investment Act. The change is required to comply with WIOA in order to continue receiving federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose of WIOA is to better align the workforce system with education and economic development in an effort to create a collective response to economic and labor market challenges on the national, state and local levels.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4324/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4324&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":832717,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Allowing terminally ill patients access to investigational products","description":"Allowing terminally ill patients access to investigational products","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":832737,"bill_number":"HB4318","title":"Including consideration of the employment or working schedule of a parent as a factor in determining an allocation of custodial responsibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include consideration, by a court, of the employment or working schedule of a parent necessary to provide expenses and income to support a child as a factor in determining an allocation of custodial responsibility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4318/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4318&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":832761,"bill_number":"HB4321","title":"Relating to tax credits for apprenticeship training in construction trades","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that programs be jointly administered by labor and management trustees in order to qualify for tax credits for apprenticeship training in construction trades.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4321/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4321&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":832782,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Creating 2016 Coal Jobs and Safety Act","description":"Creating 2016 Coal Jobs and Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":832805,"bill_number":"HB4323","title":"Relating to the reporting of emergency incidents by well operators and pipeline operators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require well operators and pipeline operators to report certain emergency incidents to the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management within fifteen minutes, unless exceptions apply.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4323/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4323&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":832829,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Increasing tax rate on cigarette and tobacco products","description":"Increasing tax rate on cigarette and tobacco products","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":832850,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Relating to Juvenile Justice Reform Oversight Committee","description":"Relating to Juvenile Justice Reform Oversight Committee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":832871,"bill_number":"HB4322","title":"Expanding the Learn and Earn Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the Learn and Earn Program to allow more students to participate in the program by eliminating the authorization to use program funding for equipment purchases and eliminating the exception to dollar-for-dollar matching requirement that would allow an employer to participate by matching one dollar for every three dollars of state grant funding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4322/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4322&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":832894,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Creating Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act","description":"Creating Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To Interstate Cooperation","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Interstate Cooperation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":832914,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Terminating behavioral health severance and business privilege tax","description":"Terminating behavioral health severance and business privilege tax","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 229, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":832935,"bill_number":"HB4320","title":"Creating a period for reduced payments of traffic violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to promulgate rules providing for a limited, one-time period whereby individuals who have unpaid traffic violations, other than serious traffic offenses, may make a one-time payment of all outstanding violations at a reduced rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-28","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-28","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4320/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4320&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":833706,"bill_number":"HB4333","title":"Relating to assessment value of certain motor vehicles for purposes of ad valorem property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish assessed values for certain motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4333/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4333&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":833708,"bill_number":"HB4334","title":"Clarifying the requirements for a license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse and expanding prescriptive authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the requirements for a license to practice as an advanced practice registered nurses and to expand the prescriptive authority that may be granted to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill repeals separate provisions relating to nurse-midwives because these provisions are part of the APRN license requirements. This bill removes the requirement for collaborative relationships with physicians as a continuing requirement of practice, but retains the collaborative relationship requirement for a two-year period as a prerequisite to qualify for prescriptive authority. The bill permits advanced practice registered nurses to prescribe limited supplies of certain 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 permits certain fees to be set by rule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4334/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4334&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":833714,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Allowing farm winery enter alternating wine proprietorship agreements with farm owners","description":"Allowing farm winery enter alternating wine proprietorship agreements with farm owners","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":833720,"bill_number":"HJR36","title":"The Simple Majority Levy Approval Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to allow simple majority approval for county, city and municipal tax levies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":833723,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Providing for disposition of unclaimed and unredeemed savings bond","description":"Providing for disposition of unclaimed and unredeemed savings bond","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":833730,"bill_number":"HB4327","title":"Authorizing a special registration plate for elk","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of a special registration plate featuring an elk.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4327/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4327&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":833738,"bill_number":"HB4337","title":"Requiring the General Services Division to provide former Legislators with access cards to the State Capitol building","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the General Services Division to provide former Legislators with access cards to the State Capitol building.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4337/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4337&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":833740,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Allowing advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to complete physician orders for scope of treatment","description":"Allowing advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants to complete physician orders for scope of treatment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":833746,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Allowing transportation network companies operate in state","description":"Allowing transportation network companies operate in state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833754,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Harry C. \"Buck\" Markley Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"Harry C. \"Buck\" Markley Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":833760,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"US Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":833768,"bill_number":"HB4329","title":"Right to keep and bear arms","description":"Right to keep and bear arms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4329/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4329&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":833773,"bill_number":"HB4336","title":"Decreasing appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4336/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4336&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":833777,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Continuing Office of Coalfield Community Development","description":"Continuing Office of Coalfield Community Development","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833784,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Adopting two National Association of Insurance Commissioners' models to protect enrollees and general public and permit greater oversight","description":"Adopting National Association of Insurance Commissioners' model","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 137, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":833791,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Transferring funds from State Excess Lottery Fund to Department of Revenue","description":"Transferring funds from State Excess Lottery Fund to Department of Revenue","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833799,"bill_number":"HB4331","title":"Providing the Director of the Division of Natural Resources the authority to offer up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who have injured or killed game","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give authority for DNR to provide a reward up to $1,000 to any person providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who injures or kills game or other protected species, and requires the convicted person to forfeit the amount of the reward to the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4331/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4331&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":833806,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Ending discretionary transfers to Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"Ending discretionary transfers to Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":833812,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"School Counselors Day at Legislature","description":"School Counselors Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":833814,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating to levies on classifications of property by Board of Public Works","description":"Relating to levies on classifications of property by Board of Public Works","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833821,"bill_number":"HB4328","title":"Relating to the “Equal Pay Act of 2016”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to be known as the “Equal Pay Act of 2016”; to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to make a condition of employment, or prohibit an employee from disclosing information about his or her wages, benefits, or other compensation, or sharing information regarding any other employee’s wages, benefits, or other compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4328/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":833829,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Expanding definition of underground facility in One-Call System Act","description":"Expanding definition of underground facility in One-Call System Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833835,"bill_number":"HB4332","title":"Requiring licensees authorized to serve alcoholic liquors or nonintoxicating beer to have certain liability insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensees authorized to serve alcoholic liquors or non-intoxicating beer to have certain liability insurance coverage to cover the premises of the licensee. The bill establishes a statutory minimum level of insurance coverage. The bill directs the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner, upon a finding that either statutory minimum insurance coverage is inadequate, to increase statutory minimum coverage amounts by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4332/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4332&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":833842,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day at Legislature","description":"Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":833848,"bill_number":"HB4330","title":"Relating to make unlawful to take a fish, water animal or other aquatic organism from state waters to stock a commercial pond or lake","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it unlawful to take a fish, water animal or other aquatic organism from state waters to stock a commercial pond or lake.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4330/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4330&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":833852,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Allowing fire departments assess fees","description":"Allowing fire departments assess fees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":833860,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Authorizing pharmacists and pharmacy interns dispense opioid antagonists","description":"Authorizing pharmacists and pharmacy interns dispense opioid antagonists","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 205, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":833864,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"U.S. Army CPL John Belcastro Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL John Belcastro Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":833870,"bill_number":"HB4326","title":"Making special registration plates for volunteer fire fighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the issuance of a special volunteer fire fighter registration plate for a five-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4326/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4326&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":833876,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Allowing home-based micro-processed foods sold at farmers markets","description":"Allowing home-based micro-processed foods sold at farmers markets","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":833882,"bill_number":"HB4335","title":"Authorizing a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to dispense, pursuant to a protocol, an opioid antagonist without a prescription","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize pharmacists and pharmacy interns to dispense opioid antagonists without a prescription pursuant to a protocol and rule developed by the Board of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-01-29","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-01-29","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4335/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4335&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":834237,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"Requiring a person desiring to vote to present documentation identifying the voter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require voters to provide a photo identification when voting, to identify the requirements for those photo identifications, to set forth certain qualifying identification documents, to provide for provisional ballots to be cast by voters who do not possess the required photo identification, to allow for certain exemptions for those who live in nursing care facilities where precincts are located and those with religious objections to having their photograph taken, to update provisional ballot procedures, to provide for complimentary photo identification cards to a voter upon request and representation that the photo identification card is requested for the purpose of voting and, additionally, to establish procedures for persons over a certain age and lacking certain documents to acquire photo identification cards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4013/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4013&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":834240,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Establishing Self-Employment Assistance Act","description":"Establishing Self-Employment Assistance Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":834241,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to Department of Commerce, WorkForce West Virginia, Workforce Investment Act","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to Department of Commerce, WorkForce West Virginia, Workforce Investment Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834244,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to DHHR, Division of Health, WV Birth-to-Three Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to DHHR, Division of Health, WV Birth-to-Three Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834246,"bill_number":"HB4338","title":"Relating to the state’s Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services to file a request with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for an amendment to the current I/DD Waiver that will reinstate the terms of the amended waiver that was approved and in place prior to July 1, 2015; and to require the Bureau to seek legislative approval before filing a future request to amend or renew a waiver in a manner that alters the scope or nature of services provided under a current waiver.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4338/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4338&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":834249,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":834252,"bill_number":"HB4347","title":"Providing pregnant women priority to substance abuse treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give pregnant women priority to substance abuse treatment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4347/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4347&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":834255,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Military Affairs","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834257,"bill_number":"HB4346","title":"Relating to bear hunting and offenses and penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce certain penalties for offenses not resulting in the illegal killing of bear and to clarify language associated with reviewing and approving bear damage claims, issuing bear depredation permits, dog training and baiting definitions, and to make technical corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4346/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4346&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":834260,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to PSC, Motor Carrier Division","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to PSC, Motor Carrier Division","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834263,"bill_number":"HB4339","title":"Relating to wildlife resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to propose rules that provide a means of identifying persons who are not required to obtain license or permits when electronically registering wildlife other than the use of a social security number. And, that the rules shall provide a means of identifying these persons other than by the use of a social security number.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4339/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4339&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":834269,"bill_number":"HB4341","title":"West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2016","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the relocation, removal, alteration, renaming, rededication, or other disturbance of any statue, monument, memorial, nameplate, or plaque which is located on public property and has been erected for, or named, or dedicated in honor of certain historical military, civil rights, and Native American events, figures, and organizations; to prohibit any person from preventing the governmental entity having responsibility for maintaining the items, structures, or areas from taking proper measures to protect, preserve, care for, repair, or restore the items, structures, or areas; and to establish a process by which the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office may grant waivers under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4341/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4341&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":834270,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Licensing and regulating medication-assisted treatment programs for substance use disorders","description":"Requiring prescriptions for opioid antagonists be logged into Controlled Substances Monitoring Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":834273,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR, Division of Health","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR, Division of Health","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834274,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to State Board of Education, School Lunch Program","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to State Board of Education, School Lunch Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834278,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Proposing amendment to WV Constitution protecting electronic communication and data","description":"Proposing amendment to WV Constitution protecting electronic communication and data","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":834281,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"US Army Sergeant Charles Edward Smith Memorial Bridge","description":"Charles Edward Smith Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":834283,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Defining adequate shelter for dogs and cats","description":"Defining adequate shelter for dogs and cats","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":834290,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Service Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds to DHHR, Consolidated Medical Service Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834291,"bill_number":"HB4343","title":"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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4343/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4343&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":834295,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Requiring DHHR be present at judicial proceedings","description":"Requiring DHHR be present at judicial proceedings","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":834298,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, Division of Highways","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, Division of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834301,"bill_number":"HB4344","title":"Establishing local needle exchange programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a local board of public health to establish a needle exchange program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4344/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4344&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":834305,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Updating and clarifying code relating to rules governing mixed martial arts","description":"Updating and clarifying code relating to rules governing mixed martial arts","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":834307,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Requiring well operators and pipeline operators to report emergency incidents to Division of Homeland Security","description":"Requiring well operators and pipeline operators to report emergency incidents to Division of Homeland Security","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834311,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to Department of Revenue, Tax Division, Wine Tax Administration Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to Department of Revenue, Tax Division, Wine Tax Administration Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834312,"bill_number":"HJR37","title":"Senators and Delegates Term Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to limit persons serving as Senators from serving more than three consecutive terms and serving as Delegates for more than six consecutive terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":834317,"bill_number":"HB4342","title":"Relating to the purchase of scrap metal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit cash payments for scrap metal and require scrap metal dealers to pay only by check for deliveries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4342/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4342&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":834318,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":834323,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Eliminating requirement that budget director approve requisitions for personal services payment under certain circumstances","description":"Eliminating requirement that budget director approve requisitions for personal services payment under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":834325,"bill_number":"HB4345","title":"Repealing the West Virginia Permitting and Licensing Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the West Virginia Permitting and Licensing Information Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4345/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4345&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":834327,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Administration, Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834331,"bill_number":"HB4340","title":"Amending licensing requirements for an act which may be called Lynette’s Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require numerous licensing boards in the medical field to place on websites with public access information on completed disciplinary actions in which discipline was ordered, and to require background checks on certain persons being licensed for the first time. The act may be known as Lynette’s Law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4340/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4340&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":834332,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"US Army CPL John Belcastro Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL John Belcastro Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":834335,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Expanding Learn and Earn Program","description":"Expanding Learn and Earn Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834336,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Revising school aid formula","description":"Revising school aid formula","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-01","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834950,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating to reemployment rights of military personnel","description":"Creating Service Member's Employment Protection Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":834951,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Authorizing information sharing by Workforce West Virginia with certain state agencies","description":"Authorizing information sharing by Workforce West Virginia with certain state agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834952,"bill_number":"HB4362","title":"Establishing a felony offense of strangulation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony crime of strangulation and provide a new criminal penalty for strangulation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4362/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4362&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":834954,"bill_number":"HB4365","title":"Relating to the certificate of need process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new simplified and expedited certificate of need process.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4365/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4365&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":834958,"bill_number":"HB4360","title":"Increasing the criminal penalty for the unlawful practice of law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the criminal penalty for the unlawful practice of law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4360/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4360&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Shaffer"},
{"bill_id":834959,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Equal Pay Act of 2016","description":"Equal Pay Act of 2016","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":834963,"bill_number":"HB4353","title":"Relating to testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the prohibition on billing persons for HIV testing or testing for sexually transmitted diseases conducted by the state Bureau for Public Health or county or local health departments. The bill allows public health agencies to charge patients or their medical insurance providers for the reasonable costs for testing. It also clarifies the procedures for testing persons accused of a sexual offense for HIV or STDs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4353/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4353&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":834966,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Wilbur Lee Clayton Memorial Bridge","description":"Wilbur Lee Clayton Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":834971,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Authorizing distillery operators to offer liquor for purchase and consumption on premises","description":"Authorizing distillery operators to offer liquor for purchase and consumption on premises","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":834972,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"U.S. Army PFC Everett Henry Woody Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Everett Henry Woody Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":834975,"bill_number":"HB4364","title":"Internet Privacy Protection Act","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4364/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4364&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":834977,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Updating WV Workforce Investment Act to WV Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act","description":"Updating WV Workforce Investment Act to the WV Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834984,"bill_number":"HB4351","title":"Transferring the Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center from the West Virginia Board of Education to the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Cedar Lakes Camp and Conference Center from the West Virginia Board of Education to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4351/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4351&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":834986,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Allowing professional employer insure certain risks through pure insurance captive","description":"Allowing professional employer insure certain risks through pure insurance captive","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":834989,"bill_number":"HB4350","title":"Creating a domestic violence registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a domestic violence registry. The bill provides a purpose. The bill directs the criminal identification bureau of the West Virginia State Police to establish and maintain the registry. The bill provides for confidential inquiry of persons on the registry. The bill establishes criteria for placement on and releasing information from the registry. The bill requires prosecuting attorneys to provide certain information. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4350/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4350&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":834990,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Requiring county board of education to pay tuition to Mountaineer Challenge Academy","description":"Requiring county board of education to pay tuition to Mountaineer Challenge Academy","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":834992,"bill_number":"HB4361","title":"Requiring that senior status circuit judges only fill vacancies in districts or counties in which they were not previously elected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a senior status judge from filling a vacancy in the district or county in which they were formerly elected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4361/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4361&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":834997,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Marshall County and Wyoming County LSIC waiver","description":"Marshall County LSIC waiver","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":834999,"bill_number":"HB4348","title":"Decreasing the basic compensation paid to members of the Legislature and salaries paid to other state officers by five percent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the basic compensation paid to members of the Legislature and salaries paid to other state officers by five percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4348/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4348&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":835000,"bill_number":"HB4349","title":"Increasing the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for overtaking and passing a school bus stopped for the purpose of receiving and discharging children, and provide penalties in the event that the driver of the passing vehicle cannot be ascertained.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4349&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":835008,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Exempting DEP construction and reclamation contracts from review and approval","description":"Exempting DEP construction and reclamation contracts from review and approval","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":835010,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Wilbur Lee Clayton Memorial Bridge","description":"Wilbur Lee Clayton Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":835012,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Setting maximum amount that can be collected for air-ambulance services","description":"Setting maximum amount that can be collected for air-ambulance services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835017,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Allowing person to be both limited video lottery operator and retailer","description":"Allowing person to be both limited video lottery operator and retailer","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":835020,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Preventing the State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards and assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards and assessments; to establish a process and criteria for the state to develop alternate academic standards and assessments; to prohibit the state board from entering into any agreement which requires implementation of common core standards or limits Constitutional authority and obligation to provide a thorough and efficient system of education; and requiring the state board to report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education and Accountability. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4014/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4014&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":835021,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Clarifying what personal funds are exempt from levy following judgment","description":"Clarifying what personal funds are exempt from levy following judgment","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":835026,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Providing communication by lender or debt collector is not violation of WV Computer Crime and Abuse Act","description":"Providing communication by lender or debt collector is not violation of WV Computer Crime and Abuse Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":835027,"bill_number":"HB4358","title":"Relating to out of state physicians and surgeons traveling with sports teams within this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a physician or surgeon who is traveling with a sports team and is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in another state to provide medical care to sports team members under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4358/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4358&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":835028,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Johnny Mack Bryant Memorial Bridge","description":"Johnny Mack Bryant Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":835037,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Increasing penalties for transportation of narcotics and controlled substances into state","description":"Increasing penalties for transportation of narcotics and controlled substances into state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":835038,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Reducing deposit of excess lottery proceeds into WV Infrastructure Fund","description":"Reducing deposit of excess lottery proceeds into WV Infrastructure Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835039,"bill_number":"HB4356","title":"Allowing a group of affiliated voters to become a recognized political party under certain criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a group to become a recognized political party if the group’s candidate receives one percent of the votes in an election for any one of six statewide offices, including that of Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General or Commissioner of Agriculture; to allow a group of affiliated voters to become a recognized political party if five thousand or more individuals have identified as a member of the group on their current voter registration forms; and to require voting registration forms to provide a space for individuals who do not select a political party affiliation to write the name of a group of affiliated of voters to which they belong.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4356/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":835043,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Relating to driving restrictions in school zones","description":"Relating to driving restrictions in school zones","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 242, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":835047,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Recognizing Putnam Area Robotics Team","description":"Recognizing Putnam Area Robotics Team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":835048,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Creating felony crime of strangulation","description":"Creating felony crime of strangulation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":835053,"bill_number":"HB4355","title":"Requiring the Bureau of Medical Services to request certain waivers from the Center from Medicaid and Medicare Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau of Medical Services to request a waiver from the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services to increase the copay for an emergency room visit for an individual on Medicaid within the expansion population.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4355/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4355&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":835056,"bill_number":"HB4357","title":"Home Instruction Tax Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a taxpayer a personal income tax credit for each dependent that participated in home educational instruction for the most recent academic year. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4357/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4357&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":835060,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Recognizing UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia","description":"Recognizing UniCare Health Plan of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835064,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Reducing amount of sales tax proceeds to School Major Improvement Fund","description":"Reducing amount of sales tax proceeds to School Major Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835066,"bill_number":"HB4359","title":"Requiring the issuance of a photo identification to persons employed as a security guard by a security guard firm","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring the issuance of a photo identification to persons employed as a security guard by a security guard firm.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4359/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4359&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":835070,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Authorizing licensees who sell growlers to offer samples","description":"Authorizing licensees who sell growlers to offer samples","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":835073,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Requiring all official business of state be conducted in English","description":"Requiring all official business of state be conducted in English","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":835074,"bill_number":"HB4352","title":"Relating to the selling of certain state owned health care facilities by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the selling of certain state owned health care facilities by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources. The bill requires the secretary to submit a plan for the divestures to the Governor and Joint Committee on Government and Finance by November 30, 2016. It creates in the State Treasury a special revenue account to be known as the “Health Care Facilities Liquidation Fund”. It requires the secretary to prepare an accounting of all such assets. And the bill provides that expenditures from the fund are not authorized from collections deposited in the fund but are to be made only in accordance with appropriation by the Legislature.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4352/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4352&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":835078,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Creating Innovation in Education-designated schools","description":"Creating Innovation in Education-designated schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835079,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Repealing prohibition of disposal of certain electronic devices in landfills","description":"Repealing prohibition of disposal of certain electronic devices in landfills","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":835084,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Allowing military general discharge be used as qualification for service credit toward pension","description":"Allowing military general discharge be used as qualification for service credit toward pension","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":835089,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Providing medical records must be produced without court order in certain circumstances","description":"Providing medical records must be produced without court order in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":835090,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Allowing lender charge and receive interest on rescindable loan during rescission period","description":"Allowing lender to charge and receive interest on rescindable loan during recission period","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":835093,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Providing rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for firefighters and police officers","description":"Providing rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for firefighters and police officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":835097,"bill_number":"HB4363","title":"The Healthy and Safe Workplace Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new cause of action to deter workplace bullying. This bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment that exists when the defendant, acting with malice, subjects an employee to abusive conduct so severe that it causes tangible harm to the employee. Further, this bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to retaliate in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding regarding bullying in the workplace.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4363/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4363&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":835099,"bill_number":"HB4354","title":"Relating to notices of revocation of certificate of authority to conduct business","description":"The purpose of this bill is to standardize the address for notice of revocation for foreign limited liability companies and limited partnerships to match that of all other business types that must file with the Secretary of State. The registered agent would be the primary address and the principal office would be secondary if no registered agent is on file.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4354/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4354&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":835101,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Designating February 2, 2016, as Library Day at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 2, 2016, as Library Day at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":835106,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Designating February 5, 2016, as Go Red for Women Day","description":"Designating February 5, 2016, as Go Red for Women Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":835109,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Supplementary appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to DEP","description":"Supplementary appropriation of public moneys in Treasury to DEP","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835112,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Repealing regulation of opioid treatment programs and creating licenses for all medication-assisted programs","description":"Repealing regulation of opioid treatment programs and creating licenses for all medication-assisted programs","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":835113,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Creating new simplified and expedited certificate of need process","description":"Creating new simplified and expedited certificate of need process","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":835114,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Equal Pay Act of 2016","description":"Equal Pay Act of 2016","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-02","last_action":"To Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-02","committee":"Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":835881,"bill_number":"HB4377","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 government officials on official business who are not reimbursed for the stay. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4377/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4377&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":835883,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Creating Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability","description":"Creating Legislative Oversight Commission on Department of Transportation Accountability","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":835886,"bill_number":"HB4387","title":"Providing that any law-abiding person eighteen years of age or older may carry a concealed weapon within the boundaries of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any law-abiding person eighteen 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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4387&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":835887,"bill_number":"HB4384","title":"Permitting students to opt out of taking certain academic assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize the parental or legal guardianship authority to direct their children’s education, including the right to refuse certain academic assessments of their children. The bill prohibits adverse academic or disciplinary action from being taken against a student his or her parent’s or guardian’s refusal of certain assessments. The bill prohibits state colleges and universities from denying admission due to refusing to take an assessment. The bill prohibits nonparticipation in an assessment to be included when calculating a participation rate. The bill allows a general parental refusal to participate in standardized testing to apply to all standardized testing. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4384/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4384&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":835896,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"US Army CPL Troy Matthews Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL Troy Matthews Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":835899,"bill_number":"HB4367","title":"Relating to background checks for applicants for private investigator and security guard licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the authority of the Secretary of State and West Virginia State Police to conduct a national criminal history records check on applicants for private investigator or security guard licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4367/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4367&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":835902,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Creating 24/7 Sobriety Program administered by Attorney General","description":"Creating 24/7 Sobriety Program administered by Attorney General","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":835904,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":835912,"bill_number":"HB4388","title":"Relating to stroke centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Bureau for Public Health to designate certain hospitals as stroke centers and require the Office of Emergency Medical Services to establish protocols to treat and transport stroke patients.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4388/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4388&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":835917,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Allowing Superintendent of State Police establish fee schedule for forensic services","description":"Allowing Superintendent of State Police establish fee schedule for forensic services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":835922,"bill_number":"HB4373","title":"Prohibiting exposing a dog or cat that is a companion animal to extreme weather conditions that results in injury or death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit exposing a dog or cat that is a companion animal to extreme weather conditions that results in injury or death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4373/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4373&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":835923,"bill_number":"HB4393","title":"Relating to enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony","description":"Relating to enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4393/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":835930,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Banning and providing for criminal penalties for manufacture of powered alcohol","description":"Banning and providing for criminal penalties for manufacture of powered alcohol","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":835934,"bill_number":"HB4381","title":"Requiring campaign finance statements by all candidates for circuit or family court judge to be filed with the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require campaign finance statements by all candidates for circuit or family court judge to be filed with the Secretary of State and to clarify that filing fees paid to the Secretary of State for offices whose district lie within the borders of one county are to be apportioned to such county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4381/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4381&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":835937,"bill_number":"HB4385","title":"Increasing the annual salary of employees of the Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,500 increase in the annual salary of employees of the Division of Corrections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4385/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4385&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":835942,"bill_number":"HB4390","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Land Reuse Agency Authorization Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include a municipal land bank as an agency within the West Virginia Land Reuse Agency Authorization Act and that a municipal land bank may acquire tax delinquent property. The bill also provides that a municipal land bank may have the right of first refusal to buy any tax delinquent property, within municipal limits, for taxes owed and any related fees before the tax delinquent property is placed for public auction at tax sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4390/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4390&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":835947,"bill_number":"HB4382","title":"Prohibiting fuel surcharges in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit fuel surcharges in certain instances. The bill provides for rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4382/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4382&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":835955,"bill_number":"HB4370","title":"Prohibiting discrimination in public employment based upon sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination in public employment based upon sexual orientation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4370/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4370&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":835957,"bill_number":"HB4391","title":"Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide certain identification documents to homeless individuals, residing at homeless shelters within this state, at no cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4391/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4391&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":835961,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Requiring WV Secondary School Activities Commission manage hypertrophic cardiomyopathy","description":"Requiring WV Secondary School Activities Commission manage hypertropic cardiomyopathy","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":835962,"bill_number":"HB4376","title":"Requiring automobile liability insurance providers must give a policyholder a ten day notice of an intent to cancel for nonpayment of premium","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require automobile liability insurance providers must give a policyholder a ten day notice of an intent to cancel the policy if the reason for cancellation is nonpayment of a premium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4376/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":835973,"bill_number":"HB4372","title":"Creating tax credits for new and/or existing small businesses","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, 2016, through June 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4372/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":835974,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Requiring managed care programs participate with health providers providing services to Medicaid recipients","description":"Requiring managed care programs participate with health providers providing services to Medicaid recipients","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":835978,"bill_number":"HB4386","title":"Requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to be notified of hearings involving criminal defendants to be placed in state inpatient mental health facilities","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to be notified of hearings involving criminal defendants to be placed in state inpatient mental health facilities. The bill requires the court to give deference to any recommendations made by the department.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4386/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4386&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":835980,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Allowing military personnel additional 5-year period to enter upon or recover land","description":"Allowing military personnel additional 5-year period to enter upon or recover land","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":835987,"bill_number":"HB4389","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a crossbow with a Class A hunting and trapping license. The bill permits crossbow hunting with Class RB, Class RRB, and Class UU licenses and with a Class a BG stamp.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4389/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4389&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":835995,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Relating to confidentiality of juvenile records","description":"Relating to confidentiality of juvenile records","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":835998,"bill_number":"HB4383","title":"Making individuals responsible for the costs relating to the filing of excessive false complaints","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make individuals responsible for the costs relating to the filing of excessive false complaints with state agencies and departments.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4383/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4383&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":835999,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Authorizing Superintendent of State Police hold training classes to use West Virginia Automated Police Network","description":"Authorizing Superintendent of State Police hold training classes to use West Virginia Automated Police Network","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":836006,"bill_number":"HB4392","title":"Establishing a special fund to be used for minor road repair within the county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to establish special funds for minor road repair within their counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4392/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":836008,"bill_number":"HB4375","title":"Entering reciprocal agreements to recognize hunting, fishing and trapping licenses issued by other states","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to enter reciprocal agreements with other states to permit hunting, trapping and fishing under a license issued by states identified in the agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4375/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4375&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":836011,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Exempting from sales and service tax homeowner association fees","description":"Exempting from sales and service tax homeowner association fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":836013,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":836024,"bill_number":"HJR39","title":"State Apportionment Commission","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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":836028,"bill_number":"HJR38","title":"Term Limits for Senators and Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to limit the number of terms a senator or delegate may serve in the West Virginia Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":836030,"bill_number":"HB4369","title":"Decreasing and ending the tax on timber","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to decrease and end the tax on timber.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4369/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4369&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":836038,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Rev. Rexford Montgomery Workman Memorial Bridge","description":"Rev. Rexford Montgomery Workman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":836039,"bill_number":"HB4374","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":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4374/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4374&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":836048,"bill_number":"HB4406","title":"Establishing by legislative rule a user fee for the maintenance of the enterprise resource system","description":"Establishing by legislative rule a user fee for the maintenance of the enterprise resource system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4406/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4406&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":836052,"bill_number":"HB4368","title":"Allowing the use of bailiffs who are not law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of bailiffs who are not law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4368/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4368&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":836054,"bill_number":"HB4371","title":"Abolishing the Council of Finance and Administration","description":"This purpose of this bill is to abolish the Council of Finance and Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4371/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4371&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":836057,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","description":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":836064,"bill_number":"HB4380","title":"Adding the spouse of an indigent person as a possible individual who may be liable for the funeral service expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend current code to: (1) Add the spouse of an indigent person as a possible individual who may be liable for the funeral service expenses of the indigent person; (2) reduce the maximum amount of what the DHHR pays for funeral service expenses from $1,250.00 to $1,000.00; (3) require certain financial information be provided regarding the deceased, heirs or heirs-at-law in order for a determination to be made regarding whether assets of the deceased and/or heirs or heirs-at-law are sufficient to pay the funeral service expenses of the indigent person; (4) limit the department’s obligation to only pay for 2,000 indigent funeral services in any state fiscal year; and, (5) limit or redefine funeral service expenses to mean expenses for cremation unless objectionable pursuant to decedent’s religion or otherwise prohibited by federal law, state law or regulation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4380/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4380&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":836069,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Changing qualifier for low income","description":"Changing qualifier for low income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":836073,"bill_number":"HB4366","title":"Finding and declaring certain claims against the state and its agencies to be moral obligations of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency reached its budget limit. Total amount from General Revenue:Â $58,420.00","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4366/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4366&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":836075,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Establishing tax credit for physicians who locate in WV","description":"Establishing tax credit for physicians who locate in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":836083,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"US Army S/SGT Delmer R. Jones Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army S/SGT Delmer R. Jones Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":836087,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Preventing State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards","description":"Preventing State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":836090,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Providing contract which restrains lawful profession, trade or business is void","description":"Providing contract which restrains lawful profession, trade or business is void","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":836092,"bill_number":"HB4379","title":"Allowing a voluntary donation of refunds for overpayment of fees to the Secretary of State’s office to the West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a voluntary donation of refunds for overpayment of fees to the Secretary of State’s office to the West Virginia Children’s Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4379/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4379&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":836100,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Relating to additional duties of Public Service Commission","description":"Relating to additional duties of Public Service Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":836103,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Relating to licensure of behavioral health centers","description":"Relating to licensure of behavioral health centers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":836105,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Allowing creation of self-settled spendthrift trusts","description":"Allowing creation of self-settled spendthrift trusts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":836107,"bill_number":"HB4378","title":"Relating to access to and receipt of certain information regarding a protected person by certain relatives of the protected person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide access to and receipt of certain information regarding protected persons by certain relatives of the protected person. The bill also: (1) defines “relative”; (2) provides a relative may apply to gain access to a “protected person”; (3) sets forth time standards in which to conduct a hearing after an application is filed; (4) provides for an emergency hearing under particular circumstances; (5) provides service of an application must be made upon a guardian while setting time standards for service thereof; (6) provides for the entry of an order by the court following the filing of an application while also providing a hearing is conducted thereon; (7) provides standards for a court to observe and implement in issuing a ruling on an application; (8) provides the court may issue attorney’s fees to a prevailing party; and (8) sets forth particular duties for a guardian to provide notice under certain circumstances..","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4378/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4378&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":836108,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating to trusts","description":"Making technical corrections to WV Uniform Trust Code dealing with trusts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":836953,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Reinstating Medicare supplement insurance policy","description":"Reinstating Medicare supplement insurance policy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":836960,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Authorizing payment of certain claims against state","description":"Authorizing payment of certain claims against state","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":836966,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Exempting motor vehicles engaged in nonemergency transport of Medicaid recipients from PSC permit requirements","description":"Exempting motor vehicles engaged in nonemergency transport of Medicaid recipients from PSC permit requirements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":836973,"bill_number":"HB4398","title":"Exempting residents honorably discharged from the Armed Forces from the requirement of obtaining a license to hunt, trap or fish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt residents, who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America, from the requirement of obtaining a license to hunt, trap or fish in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4398/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4398&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":836982,"bill_number":"HB4396","title":"Updating the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act to the West Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act to the West Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, to comply with changes in federal law as the result of the passage of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Compliance with the federal law is necessary to ensure continued federal funding of workforce development efforts. As part of these updates, this bill defines new terms. It also updates the composition of the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council and changes its name to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board. The bill also establishes qualifications for certain board members. The bill updates the duties of the board from those previously applicable to the West Virginia Workforce Investment Act. The bill updates reporting requirements to the Legislature and cleans up language to indicate the change of the name of from the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council to the West Virginia Workforce Development Board. The bill requires that the board’s proceedings and information be open and available to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4396/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":836988,"bill_number":"HB4405","title":"West Virginia Educational Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue and prohibit the use of Common core academic content standards; to adopt alternative academic content standards; to discontinue the use of common core based assessments; to establish a committee and process for developing alternate statewide assessments of student progress; to prohibit the state board or any public school from sharing student data without parental consent; and to prohibit acceptance of federal funding if such funding is conditioned upon sharing student data without parental consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4405/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":836996,"bill_number":"HB4399","title":"Permitting pharmacists to furnish naloxone hydrochloride in accordance with standardized procedures","description":"Permitting pharmacists to furnish naloxone hydrochloride in accordance with standardized procedures","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4399/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837002,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Removing 10-day requirement Division of Labor has to inspect amusement rides and attractions","description":"Removing 10-day requirement Division of Labor has to inspect amusement rides and attractions","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":837008,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Modifying local boards of health","description":"Modifying local boards of health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":837016,"bill_number":"HB4395","title":"Relating to the licensing and regulation of medication-assisted treatment programs for substance use disorders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the regulation of opioid treatment programs, to create licenses for all medication-assisted treatment programs, including clinics and providers, and provide for regulation and oversight by the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification and to grant the Office Health Facility Licensure and Certification access to the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database for use in certification, licensure and regulation of health facilities. Chapter 16, Article 5X is a new","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4395/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4395&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":837024,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Relating to civil claims for private nuisance","description":"Relating to civil claims for private nuisance","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":837031,"bill_number":"HB4401","title":"Providing that any person with a West Virginia driver’s license or an official identification card is automatically registered to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any person with a West Virginia driver’s license or an official identification card is automatically registered to vote, with no party identification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4401/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4401&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837039,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Recognizing Roane County High School golf team","description":"Recognizing Roane County High School golf team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":837046,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Clarifying PEIA plans that are exempt from regulation by Insurance Commissioner","description":"Clarifying PEIA plans are exempt from regulation by Insurance Commissioner","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":837058,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Clarifying requirements for license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse","description":"Clarifying requirements for license to practice as advanced practice registered nurse","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":837063,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Trautwein Family Bridge","description":"Trautwein Family Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":837071,"bill_number":"HB4400","title":"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  enact the uniform fiduciary access to digital assets act; provide for a short title, definitions, applicability, terms of service agreements, procedures for disclosing digital assets, disclosures of content of electronic communications of a deceased user, disclosures of other digital assets of a deceased user, disclosures of contents of electronic communications of principals, disclosures of other digital assets of principals, disclosures of digital assets held in trust when the trustee is the original user, disclosures of the contents of electronic communications held in trust when the trustee is not an original user, disclosures of other digital assets held in trust when the trustee is not an original user, disclosures of digital assets to a conservator of a protected person, fiduciary duties and authorities, custodian compliance and immunity, uniformity of application and construction and relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4400/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4400&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837078,"bill_number":"HB4402","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4402/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4402&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837085,"bill_number":"HB4394","title":"Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to, adopt the uniform electronic legal material act; provide a short title, definitions, applicability, legal material in official records, authentication of electronic records, effects of authentication, preservation and security of legal material in official electronic records, public access to legal materials in electronic records, standards, uniformity of application and construction and relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4394/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4394&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":837092,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognizing WV firefighters","description":"Recognizing WV firefighters","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":837101,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Establishing Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund","description":"Establishing Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":837107,"bill_number":"HB4404","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. The bill adds “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4404/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4404&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837114,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Relating to registration for selective service","description":"Relating to registration for selective service","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":837121,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Making it unlawful to discriminate against persons due to sexual orientation","description":"Making it unlawful to discriminate against persons due to sexual orientation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":837127,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Ensuring sufficient deliberation occur prior to closing or opening of public-owned facility","description":"Ensuring sufficient deliberation occur prior to closing or opening of public-owned facility","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":837134,"bill_number":"HB4403","title":"Relating to school calendar","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to change the mandatory school instructional days from one hundred eighty days to minutes over a period of one hundred eighty days based upon the minimum amount of hours of instruction offered to students provided by state board rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4403/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4403&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":837139,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Establishing Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","description":"Establishing Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":837146,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Relating to composition of School Building Authority","description":"Relating to composition of School Building Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":837152,"bill_number":"HB4397","title":"Exempting certain child care facilities from licensure, certification, approval and registration requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain child care service programs from licensure, certification, approval and registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-04","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-04","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4397/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4397&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":837156,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Exempting certain uses of field gas from motor fuel excise taxes","description":"Exempting certain uses of field gas from motor fuel excise taxes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":837843,"bill_number":"HB4411","title":"Relating to penalty for illegally taking native brook trout","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set a replacement penalty of $100 for each native brook trout taken illegally.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4411/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4411&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":837861,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Authorizing Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Project","description":"Authorizing Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Project","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":837879,"bill_number":"HB4420","title":"Requiring the listing of the ingredients contained in vapor products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the listing of the ingredients contained in vapor products; and prohibit the sale of unlabeled vapor products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4420/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4420&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837897,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Allowing county commissions and municipalities impose hotel occupancy taxes","description":"Allowing county commissions and municipalities impose hotel occupancy taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":837916,"bill_number":"HB4410","title":"Establishing an arborists program for inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to train inmates as arborists and use them to inspect trees along state roads and highways for those in danger of falling onto the roads and highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4410/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4410&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":837936,"bill_number":"HB4423","title":"Requiring various professionals who provide mental health-related services 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","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, 2017 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, 2017, 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":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4423/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4423&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837954,"bill_number":"HB4419","title":"Exempting any veteran’s primary residence from real property tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the primary residence of any veteran from real property tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4419/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4419&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":837974,"bill_number":"HB4415","title":"Offsetting the shortfall of PEIA by reducing the compensation of all elected state officials and members of the state Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the compensation of all elected state officials and members of the State Boards of Education by twenty-five percent. The bill provides that the savings be used to offset the shortfall of the Public Employees Insurance Agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4415/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4415&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":837994,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Making certain sport and educational fantasy games lawful","description":"Making certain sport and educational fantasy games lawful","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":838014,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"U.S. Marine Corps PFC Billy Joe Vickers Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Corps PFC Billy Joe Vickers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":838032,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"U.S. Army PVT Charles E. Ellis and U.S. Army PVT Ira V. Ellis Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PVT Charles E. Ellis and U.S. Army PVT Ira V. Ellis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":838051,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Rewriting Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists article","description":"Relating to Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":838070,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Johnny Mack Bryant Memorial Bridge","description":"Johnny Mack Bryant Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":838092,"bill_number":"HB4416","title":"Expanding the authority of motor carrier inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the authority of law-enforcement officers to motor carrier inspectors when possession of a controlled substance, assault or battery is committed in the inspector's presence, and to expand the authority of inspectors to inspect vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4416/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4416&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":838110,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Honoring life and legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson","description":"Honoring life and legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":838129,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating to public service districts","description":"Relating to public service districts","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":838149,"bill_number":"HB4408","title":"Prohibiting certain civil actions against company adjusters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide civil immunity to company insurance adjusters employed by an insurer from personal liability for claims of unfair trade practices; and providing that the immunity does not exempt company adjusters from requirements or responsibilities as a licensed adjuster.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4408/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4408&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":838169,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Altering power of Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"Altering power of Higher Education Policy Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Recommitted to Education on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":838187,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"US Army PFC Arland W. Hatcher Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Arland W. Hatcher Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":838207,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating to taxing water used in natural gas hydraulic fracturing","description":"Relating to taxing water used in natural gas hydraulic fracturing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":838228,"bill_number":"HB4421","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4421/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4421&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":838246,"bill_number":"HB4425","title":"Modifying the definition of “accrued benefit” by increasing the retirement benefit multiplier for certain EMSRS members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the definition of “accrued benefit” by increasing the retirement benefit multiplier for EMSRS members with more than 25 years of credited service. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4425/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4425&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":838266,"bill_number":"HB4412","title":"Assessing the health impact of any new, or modification to, rule proposed by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health to conduct a public health impact statement assessing the health impact of any new air or water rule, or modification of an existing air or water rule, proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that no air or water rule is promulgated without substantiating independent medical or scientific evidence that there is no detrimental public health impact from the rule. The bill also requires that the findings in the impact statement be incorporated into the proposed rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4412/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4412&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":838286,"bill_number":"HB4418","title":"Requiring funding by the West Virginia Library Commission to local libraries be based on the population served by each respective library","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require funding by the West Virginia Library Commission to local libraries be based on the population served by each respective library. The bill requires population adjustments be made every two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4418/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4418&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":838305,"bill_number":"HB4409","title":"Requiring in-service training programs in the use of the Heimlich maneuver and response to choking emergencies for all school personnel in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require in-service training programs in the use of the Heimlich maneuver and response to choking emergencies for all school personnel in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and elementary schools. The bill encourages parents to attend.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4409/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4409&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":838323,"bill_number":"HB4407","title":"Allowing certain officers to bring firearms into the legislative chambers if they have a concealed weapons permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the clerk, head doorkeeper or sergeant of arms, who are elected officers of West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, to bring a firearm into the State Capitol Complex and into the chambers of the Legislature, if the officers hold a valid concealed weapons permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4407/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4407&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":838345,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Authorizing county commissions add surcharge for trash collection service","description":"Authorizing county commissions add surcharge for trash collection service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":838364,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Eliminating preference for resident vendors bidding on state contracts","description":"Eliminating preference for resident vendors bidding on state contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":838383,"bill_number":"HB4424","title":"Eliminating the need for law enforcement to obtain a court order prior to having access to inmate mail and phone recordings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the need for law enforcement to obtain a court order prior to having access to inmate mail and phone recordings under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4424/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4424&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":838401,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating to WV Insurance Guaranty Association Act","description":"Relating to WV Insurance Guaranty Association Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":838420,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Down Syndrome Awareness Day at Capitol","description":"Down Syndrome Awareness Day at Capitol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":838439,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"U.S. Army Air Force S/SGT Harold 'Dean' Baker Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army Air Force S/SGT Harold 'Dean' Baker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":838459,"bill_number":"HB4413","title":"Relating to the use of drone surveillance of private citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create restrictions on the use of drones or unmanned aircraft systems on another person’s property in order to view or capture pictures, video, or surveillance for the use of the person operating the drone and establish penalties for violating those restrictions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4413/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4413&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":838477,"bill_number":"HB4414","title":"Requiring disclosure of accounts by members of the Board of Public Works to the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill, to be known as the Agency Accountability Act, is to require disclosure of accounts by members of the board of Public Works to the Legislature; to provide penalties for failure to disclose; and to require return of money to the General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4414/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4414&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":838497,"bill_number":"HB4426","title":"Horizontal Well Unitization and Landowner Protection Act of 2016","description":" The purpose of this bill is to establish the Horizontal Well Unitization and Landowner Protection Act of 2016. The bill provides for the unitization of interests in drilling units in connection with all horizontal oil or gas wells. The bill creates key landowner protections. The bill sets forth unit 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 adds new definitions. The bill modifies existing definitions. The bill provides a method for the reunification of surface and subsurface estates. The bill provides an alternate mechanism for funding the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4426/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4426&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":838516,"bill_number":"HB4422","title":"Internet Service Provider Accountability Act","description":"Internet Service Provider Accountability Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4422/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4422&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":838535,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Allowing PEIA ability to recover benefits or claims obtained through fraud","description":"Allowing PEIA ability to recover benefits or claims obtained through fraud","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":838553,"bill_number":"HB4417","title":"Increasing wages protected from garnishment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to potentially increase wages protected from garnishment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4417/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4417&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":839458,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Directing DEP Division of Air Quality promulgate legislative rule relating to air emission permitting","description":"Directing DEP Division of Air Quality promulgate legislative rule relating to air emission permitting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":839459,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Admissibility of certain evidence in civil action on use or nonuse of safety belt","description":"Admissibility of certain evidence in civil action on use or nonuse of safety belt","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":839460,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Providing for court-appointed special advocate in each judicial circuit","description":"Providing for court-appointed special advocate in each judicial circuit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":839461,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"Charles Edward Ellis and Ira Virgil Ellis Memorial Bridge","description":"Charles Edward Ellis and Ira Virgil Ellis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":839462,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Changing distribution of net terminal income from racetrack video lottery","description":"Changing distribution of net terminal income from racetrack video lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":839463,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Requiring cabinet secretaries review all rules under their jurisdiction similar to federal rules where state rules are more stringent","description":"Requiring cabinet secretaries review all rules under their jurisdiction similar to federal rules where state rules are more stringent","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":839464,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"US Army PFC Cornelius Vance Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Cornelius Vance Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":839465,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Increasing surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","description":"Increasing surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":839466,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating to condemnation proceedings","description":"Relating to condemnation proceedings","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":839467,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"Herman Daner Rogers Memorial Bridge","description":"Herman Daner Rogers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":839468,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Requiring agencies analyze impact of proposed and existing regulations on small business","description":"Requiring agencies analyze impact of proposed and existing regulations on small business","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":839469,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating to procedures for driver's license suspension and revocation in criminal proceedings","description":"Transferring jurisdiction in DUI and other matters from Office of Administrative Hearings to courts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":839470,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Requiring agencies provide additional information when submitting proposed legislative rule","description":"Requiring agencies provide additional information when submitting proposed legislative rule","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":839471,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Relating to salaries of appointed officers fixed by Governor","description":"Relating to salaries of appointed officers fixed by Governor","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":839472,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Requiring DEP review rules and requirements in regard to federal Clean Water Act","description":"Requiring DEP review rules and requirements in regard to federal Clean Water Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":839473,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Providing civil immunity to company insurance adjusters","description":"Providing civil immunity to company insurance adjusters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":839498,"bill_number":"HB4434","title":"Relating to limitations on tax certificates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the maximum time period that liens can be held on delinquent real property after the original issuance of the tax certificate of sale for failure to pay property taxes. The change of the time period serves to shorten the redemption amount of time that delinquent property liens can be held following tax sales and to return delinquent properties to productive use more efficiently.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4434/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4434&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":839499,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Requiring executive branch agencies review rules with regard to federal rules","description":"Requiring executive branch agencies review rules with regard to federal rules","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":839500,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Lessening regulatory burdens on small businesses","description":"Lessening regulatory burdens on small businesses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":839505,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Relating to number of magistrates in certain counties","description":"Relating to number of magistrates in certain counties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":839507,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge","description":"Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":839508,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Providing owner of conservation easement be given right of first refusal to purchase land","description":"Providing owner of conservation easement be given right of first refusal to purchase land","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":839509,"bill_number":"HB4442","title":"Exempting farm wineries from taxation for sales of wine to retail outlets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt farm wineries from the liter tax provided under §60-8-4 for sales of wine to retail outlets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4442/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":839513,"bill_number":"HB4427","title":"Providing identification to qualified law-enforcement officers to allow them to carry firearms for self-defense under the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act, and clarifying that prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys may carry firearms for self-defense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require law-enforcement agencies to provide identification to qualified law-enforcement officers to allow them to carry firearms for self-defense under the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act; The bill provides that upon completion of required training and annual background checks, prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys have the statutory authority necessary for the option to carry firearms for self-defense pursuant to the applicable federal act in order to have legal authority to carry firearms while crossing state lines (18 U.S.C. §926C includes persons who prosecute as “Qualified Law-Enforcement Officers”). The bill also requires law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to receive annual firearms qualification as required under the federal act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4427/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4427&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":839515,"bill_number":"HB4435","title":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to approve expedited cost recovery of electric utility coal-fired boiler modernization and improvement projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to approve expedited cost recovery of electric utility coal-fired boiler modernization and improvement projects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4435/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4435&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":839516,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Allowing residents to purchase senior hunting, fishing and trapping licenses at the beginning of the year they turn 65","description":"Allowing residents to purchase senior hunting, fishing and trapping licenses at the beginning of the year they turn 65","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":839518,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Providing for 3-cent tax increase on sale of fuel when cost is less than $2 per gallon","description":"Providing for 5-cent tax increase on sale of fuel when cost is less than $2 per gallon","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":839523,"bill_number":"HB4436","title":"Permitting probation officers to carry deadly weapons on school buses and property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit probation officers to carry deadly weapons on school buses and property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4436/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4436&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":839524,"bill_number":"HB4444","title":"West Virginia Community Homesteading Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia Community Homesteading Act; establishing a statewide community homesteading pilot project; requiring the Executive Director of the West Virginia Development Office to administer and oversee the statewide homesteading project; requiring the director to select five municipalities containing distressed communities to establish local homesteading projects as part of the statewide pilot project; authorizing the director to award grant moneys from the Development Office Promotion Fund to assist individuals and organization to purchase homestead properties with local bank financing; requiring individuals and organizations to forfeit state grant moneys if certain conditions of are violated; authorizing municipalities to acquire, maintain and convey abandoned property as part of a local homesteading project to promote economic development; authorizing a municipality to create a local agency or designate a local agency to administer a homesteading project; establishing requirements for a local homesteading project; establishing qualifications for individuals and organizations wishing to purchase homestead property; setting conditions for purchase of homestead property by individual and organizations, authorizing municipalities to accept federal and state grants and donations to fund a local homesteading project and terminating the statewide homesteading project in the year 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4444/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4444&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":839525,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Adjusting limits on consumer loans for which finance charges can be imposed","description":"Adjusting limits on consumer loans for which finance charges can be imposed","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":839526,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"US Army PFC Cornelius Vance Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Corneliou Vance Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":839530,"bill_number":"HB4433","title":"Allowing an adjustment to gross income for calculating the personal income tax liability 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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/21/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4433/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4433&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":839532,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating to asbestos abatement on oil and gas pipelines","description":"Relating to asbestos abatement on pipes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":839534,"bill_number":"HB4438","title":"Relating to the involuntary examination of individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency or mental illness","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain medical providers to involuntarily hold and examine individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency without first conducting a probable cause hearing before a Mental Health Commissioner.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"On Unfinished Business, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4438/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4438&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":839535,"bill_number":"HB4430","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4430/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4430&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":839539,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Requiring school counselors spend 100 percent of time on comprehensive school counseling programs","description":"Requiring school counselors spend 100 percent of time on comprehensive school counseling programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":839540,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Merging purposes and provisions of Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Subsidy Program and Fund","description":"Merging purposes and provisions of Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Subsidy Program and Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":839545,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"U.S. Army SGT Arthur George Roush Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SGT Arthur George Roush Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":839546,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","description":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":839550,"bill_number":"HB4429","title":"Relating to events involving firearms and ammunition on former National Guard sites","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an institution of higher education to allow an event involving the sale of firearms and ammunition to take place on the institution’s campus if such events were held at the location when the site was previously owned by the National Guard Armory.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4429/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4429&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":839551,"bill_number":"HB4445","title":"Relating to the adoption of instructional educational resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions of the code addressing the adoption of instructional resources. In furtherance of this objective the bill includes the following provisions; (1) Defining “instructional resources”; (2) requiring publishers of electronic text books to file certain statements with the State Superintendent of Schools concerning wholesale pricing; (3) providing certain procedures to be taken if a publisher breaches a contract in relation to the provision of instructional resources; (4) prohibiting any county board of education to use instructional resources furnished by a publisher who has not complied with the requirements of the article; (5) providing that supplementary instructional resources do not apply to the provisions of the article; (6) requiring county boards of education to furnish free of charge necessary instructional resources; and (7) prohibiting employees of boards of education to act as sales agents for any provider of instructional resources. The bill also repeals section 9 of the article which addresses persons who provide gifts and bribes in order to influence adoption of instructional resources, which, under current law constitutes a felony.  This article has been completely rewritten, and therefore is completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4445/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":839552,"bill_number":"HB4431","title":"Relating to relocation or closure of state higher education institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insure that closure or transfer of any publicly-funded higher education institution be preapproved by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA); to require both an economic and educational study to be presented to the LOCEA before it may be closed or transferred; and to keep WVU-Tech in its current location in Montgomery. The bill makes clear that WVU-Tech may not be closed or transferred without LOCEA approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4431/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4431&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":839555,"bill_number":"HB4441","title":"Prohibiting the sale of paraphernalia designed or marketed for use with controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sale of paraphernalia designed or marketed for use with controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4441/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4441&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":839560,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Maintaining solvency of Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"Maintaining solvency of Unemployment Compensation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 248, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":839561,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Issuing tax credits for land conservation","description":"Issuing tax credits for land conservation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":839562,"bill_number":"HB4437","title":"Creating tax credits for small businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create tax credits for 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, 2016, through June, 2024.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4437/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4437&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":839564,"bill_number":"HB4447","title":"Granting a local school improvement council waiver for the purpose of increasing the compulsory school attendance age in Marshall County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a waiver for the purpose of increasing the compulsory school attendance age in Marshall County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4447/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4447&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":839567,"bill_number":"HB4443","title":"Classifying the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a criminal justice agency so that it can participate in the National Data Exchange","description":"The purpose of this bill is to classify the Marshall University Forensic Science Center as a criminal justice agency so that it can participate in the National Data Exchange.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4443/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":839569,"bill_number":"HB4428","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4428/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4428&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":839570,"bill_number":"HB4440","title":"Relating to certain post-mining uses of lands subject to surface mining permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow surface mining operations to extinguish their permit bond obligations if they donate the reclaimed or partially-reclaimed land to an economic development authority and to provide for proper tax levy classification when reclaimed or partially-reclaimed mining lands are leased for agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4440/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4440&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":839571,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Eliminating requirement sheriff pay jury costs to State Treasury","description":"Eliminating requirement sheriff pay jury costs to State Treasury","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":839576,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Eliminating sunset provisions on DOH public-private partnership agreements","description":"Eliminating sunset provisions on DOH public-private partnership agreements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":839577,"bill_number":"HB4446","title":"Increasing teacher salaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase teacher’s salaries in order to be competitive with other states.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4446/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4446&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":839578,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"U.S. Army Air Corps CPT Kenneth R. Winters, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army Air Corps CPT Kenneth R. Winters, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":839580,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"US Marine Corps CPL Ronald \"Duke\" Varney Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Corps CPL Ronald 'Duke' Varney Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":839585,"bill_number":"HB4432","title":"Clarifying procedures for removal of office of any person holding any county, school district or municipal office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add definitions, amend thresholds and clarify procedures for removal of office of any person holding any county, school district or municipal office, for neglect of duty, malfeasance of office, official misconduct or for any of the causes or on any of the grounds provided by any other statute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4432/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4432&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":839586,"bill_number":"HB4439","title":"Providing a tax credit for persons receiving a concealed weapons permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is provide a tax credit for persons who apply for and successfully qualify for gun permits up to but not exceeding $80. The rationale behind the proposal is that, if enacted, the bill’s provisions would promote public safety by easing the cost of obtaining and maintaining permits to carry concealed weapons so that individuals inclined to carry concealed weapons would apply for the permit to do so while receiving mandatory gun safety training during the process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4439/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4439&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":839587,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","description":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-08","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":839588,"bill_number":"HB4448","title":"Clarifying that communication by a lender or debt collector which is allowed under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, likewise does not violate the provisions of the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that communication by a lender or debt collector which is allowed under the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act, likewise does not violate the provisions of the West Virginia Computer Crime and Abuse Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4448/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4448&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":839589,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Applying for an Article V Amendments Convention to Propose a Constitutional Amendment","description":"Applying for an Article V Amendments Convention to Propose a Constitutional Amendment","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":840974,"bill_number":"HB4464","title":"Guaranteed Asset Protection Waiver Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that guaranteed asset protection waivers are not insurance; to specify terms and conditions under which guaranteed asset protection waiver contracts may be sold in this state; and to provide an exception for commercial transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4464/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4464&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":841004,"bill_number":"HB4461","title":"Relating to School Building Authority School Major Improvement Fund eligibility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change an eligibility requirement for School Major Improvement Fund projects through the School Building Authority that may penalize county boards that reduce maintenance costs through improved preventative and predictive maintenance practices. The current eligibility threshold is a dollar amount annual expenditure at least equal to the lowest annual maintenance expenditure in 3 of the last 5 years. It is replaced with a submission of annual facility maintenance expenditure data for joint review by the authority and the Department’s Office of School Facilities and Transportation to assist in determination of the most meritorious projects for funding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4461/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4461&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":841037,"bill_number":"HB4451","title":"Relating to public service districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that after the 2020 census, public service districts are to be combined into one district for each county and that the current system is to remain as is until 2022 when there will be only one public service district in a county. The members of the one public service district board are to be elected, one from each magisterial district in the county. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4451/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4451&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":841070,"bill_number":"HB4458","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":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4458/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4458&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":841104,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Forestry Day at Legislature","description":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Forestry Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":841134,"bill_number":"HB4465","title":"Relating to salary equity among school systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the mathematical definition of salary equity and require the state board, when it determines equity is not being met, to recommend to the Governor and Legislature any legislation or method necessary to achieve it and include sufficient funding in its budget request.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4465/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4465&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":841169,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"US Navy Medic 3rd Roy Elmer \"Moon\" Bridge","description":"US Navy Medic 3rd Roy Elmer \"Moon\" Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":841201,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Supplemental appropriation to Greater Weirton Area Senior Center","description":"Supplemental appropriation to Greater Weirton Area Senior Center","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jack Yost"},
{"bill_id":841232,"bill_number":"HB4467","title":"Including financial aid planning and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in secondary school instruction in personal finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include financial aid planning and completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in secondary school instruction in personal finance. It also includes in that instruction the objective of building student familiarity with variety of additional free resources such as those offered by the College Foundation of West Virginia to assist families and students plan, apply and pay for education and training beyond high school.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4467/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4467&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":841267,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Women's and Girls' Day at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Women's and Girls' Day at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":841301,"bill_number":"HB4463","title":"Permitting the practice of telemedicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the practice of telemedicine. The bill establishes requirements and makes exceptions. The bill defines terms and authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4463/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":841331,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"WVSP Tpr. Phillip S. Kesner Memorial Bridge","description":"WVSP Tpr. Phillip S. Kesner Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":841363,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Recognizing Bryan Humphreys as West Virginia's Outstanding Logger","description":"Recognizing Bryan Humphreys as West Virginia's Outstanding Logger","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":841397,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"U.S. Navy BT2 Mark Edward Hutchison Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Navy BT2 Mark Edward Hutchison Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":841430,"bill_number":"HB4462","title":"Placing penalty points on driver’s licenses for using electronic communications devices while operating a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place penalty points on driver’s licenses for using electronic communications devices while operating a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4462/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4462&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":841462,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"Charles Edward Smith Memorial Bridge","description":"Charles Edward Smith Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":841494,"bill_number":"HB4459","title":"Requiring the amount of child support to be paid is effective from the date the petition for the modification was filed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require in the event the amount of child support to be paid is modified by a later child support order, the amount of child support to be paid is effective from the date the petition for the modification was filed, not the date the subsequent order was entered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4459/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":841525,"bill_number":"HB4468","title":"Requiring every state agency to submit a report to the Legislature containing a detailed inventory of all property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require every state agency to submit a report to the Legislature containing a detailed inventory of all property owned by the agency and associated costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4468&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":841564,"bill_number":"HB4449","title":"Creating the Compact for a Balanced Budget","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Compact for a Balanced Budget. The bill provides a declaration of policy, purpose and intent. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for Compact membership and withdrawal. The bill provides for a Compact Commission and Compact Administrator. The bill provides for a resolution applying for a Constitutional Convention. The bill provides for the appointment of delegates, their instructions and limitations. The bill provides for convention rules. The bill provides a prohibition on ultra vires convention. The bill provides for a resolution prospectively ratifying a balanced budget amendment. The bill provides for the construction, enforcement, venue and severability. The bill providing effective dates a termination date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4449/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4449&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terry Waxman"},
{"bill_id":841595,"bill_number":"HB4460","title":"Changing qualifications for membership on the Board of Registration of Foresters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove three licensed forester members and add three citizen members to the board and to provide for their removal upon obtaining an active license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4460/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4460&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":841627,"bill_number":"HB4454","title":"Welfare Fraud Prevention Act","description":"The purpose of this bill, creating the Welfare Fraud Prevention Act, is to establish or improve and maintain procedures for welfare fraud prevention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4454/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4454&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":841658,"bill_number":"HB4466","title":"Relating to public school support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create additional flexibility for school systems in the use of school aid funds and prevent the loss of position funding for the next school year due to employment anomalies affecting the basic foundation calculation. The bill moves the basis for calculation the foundation allowances for professional educators and service personnel to an authorized positions ratio, rather than the number employed subject to a limiting ratio. The bill makes necessary related adjustments and addresses issues raised by the Legislative Auditor related to the allocation of instructional personnel at multi county facilities and programs and to the Allowance for Teachers Retirement. The bill also authorizes counties to use up to $200,000 of the formula funds restricted to bus purchases certain facility, equipment and other current expense priorities if requested and approved by the state superintendent. The bill provides for the improvement of instructional technology, from the current 30% growth in local share for Step 7, the bill directs 25% for improving instructional technology, increases the base to be distributed to each county to $50,000 and allows the employment of technology system specialists subject to maximum ratio, but at least 1, if authorized by state superintendent.    .","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4466/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":841691,"bill_number":"HB4453","title":"Requiring the State Police to partner with the DNA and Digital Forensics sections of Marshall University Forensic Science Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring the State Police to partner with the DNA and Digital Forensics sections of Marshall University Forensic Science Center, which sections are designated a Disaster Recovery Laboratory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4453/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":841725,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"U.S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":841757,"bill_number":"HB4452","title":"Exempting Class X vehicles from the tax provisions of this section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Class X vehicles, as defined in §17A-10-1, which are used or to be used in interstate commerce, from the tax provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4452/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4452&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":841787,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"U.S. Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SFC Jesse Muncy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":841822,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Fairness West Virginia Day at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 9, 2016, as Fairness West Virginia Day at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":841857,"bill_number":"HB4470","title":"Expanding newborn testing to include Adrenoleukodystrophy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand new born testing to include testing for adrenoleukodystrophy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4470/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4470&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":841890,"bill_number":"HB4471","title":"Clarifying the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Public Health as it relates to administration of local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the administration of local boards of health by clarifying requirements with regard to the submission of program plans by local boards of health; and authorizing local health departments to bill health insurance plans for services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4471/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4471&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":841923,"bill_number":"HB4469","title":"Providing a free lunch to all employees in a school building","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a free lunch to all employees in a school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4469/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4469&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":841958,"bill_number":"HB4472","title":"Relating to the rule-making authority of local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure by which a local governing body may review and vote upon the adoption, amendment or revocation of existing local board of health rules and to require that a governing body officially adopt all proposed local board of health rules by a majority vote before any new rule may be enforced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4472/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4472&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":841989,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"U.S. Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Ernest D. Marcum Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":842023,"bill_number":"HB4450","title":"West Virginia Court Reporter Act of 2016","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “West Virginia Court Reporter Act of 2016”. In so doing, the bill contains the following provisions that: (1) Provide a short title; (2) define certain terms; (3) provide licensure and reporting firm requirements; (4) provide court reporters are not required to be involved in all legal proceedings; (5) provide for the creation of the “West Virginia Board of Court Reporting; (6) designate membership requirements and setting terms of service for board members; (7) establish duties for the board; (8) provide a procedure to handle complaints against court reporters and reporting firms; (9) provide for fines for certain violations and noncompliance with the article; (10) provide for reciprocal agreements with governmental or other entities; (11) provide guidelines for determining when state licensure laws apply over another state’s licensure laws in case of conflict; (12) require and provide for fees for licensure or registration; (13) address license and registration renewal; (14) require continuing legal education for licensees; (15) require licensees to provide changes of address; (16) provide guidelines for grandfathering licensure of court reporters; (17) provide for the disposition and disbursement of moneys collected by the board; (18) require the board to annually establish a budget; and (19) authorize the board to contract for services under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4450/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4450&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":842056,"bill_number":"HB4455","title":"Prohibiting sex offender registrants from having Halloween related contact with children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sex offender registrants from having Halloween related contact with children. The bill also provides a misdemeanor criminal penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4455/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4455&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":842089,"bill_number":"HB4457","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4457/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":842120,"bill_number":"HB4456","title":"Establishing the prosecuting attorney Modernization Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize the gendered references to the prosecuting attorney and sets forth the qualifications to be prosecuting attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4456/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4456&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":842150,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"PVT Preston D. Vanscoy Memorial Bridge","description":"PVT Preston D. Vanscoy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":843721,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Restricting Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's authority to regulate setback and spacing between deep wells","description":"Restricting Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's authority to regulate setback and spacing between deep wells","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":843725,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"US Air Force Staff Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and US Marine Staff Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","description":"US Air Force Staff Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":843730,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Permitting surface owners purchase mineral interests","description":"Permitting surface owners purchase mineral interests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":843736,"bill_number":"HJR41","title":"West Virginia Infrastructure Improvement and Industrial Development Amendment of 2016","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to offer to the voters the opportunity to allow the Legislature to authorize the issuance and sale of state bonds not exceeding the aggregate amount of one billion dollars to be used for infrastructure improvement and industrial development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":843742,"bill_number":"HB4486","title":"Terminating the Behavioral Health Severance and Business Privilege Tax","description":"10.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Behavioral Health Severance and Business Privilege Tax; to specify the effective date of this termination; to establish the method of payment of outstanding refund claims; to generate a replacement revenue stream by changing the durable medical goods sales tax exemption to home users only; to specify the effective date of this amendment; to provide the method of claiming this exemption; and to provide definitions for clarification.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4486/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":843747,"bill_number":"HB4479","title":"Adding an annual annuity adjustment of one percent for eligible retirants or surviving spouses","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":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4479/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4479&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":843752,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Thomas Owen Perry Sr. Highway","description":"Thomas Owen Perry Sr. Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":843759,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Prohibiting municipal annexation which would result in unincorporated territory within municipality","description":"Prohibiting municipal annexation which would result in unincorporated territory within municipality","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":843765,"bill_number":"HB4477","title":"Expanding the definition of political party","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of political party to include an affiliation of voters who polled at least one percent of the vote for certain federal and state offices in the preceding election or has a certain number of registered voters. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4477/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4477&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Reynolds"},
{"bill_id":843771,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Setting rates for accident and sickness insurance","description":"Setting rates for accident and sickness insurance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":843777,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Requiring leases for state office space provide landlord or owner be responsible for cleaning or janitorial services","description":"Requiring leases for state office space provide landlord or owner be responsible for cleaning or janitorial services","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 117, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":843782,"bill_number":"HB4482","title":"Relating to excused absences for personal illness from school","description":"The purposes of this bill are as follows: (1) Restricting that excused absences for personal illness, when involving “family members” of a student, as currently prescribed in current code, are restricted to parents’ or guardians’ illnesses; (2) providing the parent or guardian must provide a statement from a medical, osteopathic or chiropractic physician or physician’s assistant confirming the existence of the illness or injury when a student misses school due to a parent or guardian’s illness or injury; (3) providing an application for home schooling may be denied by the county superintendent of schools if the student for whom the request is made has three or more unexcused absences during the school year at the time the application is made; and (4) providing parents denied an application for home schooling may reapply during the next grading period following the denial. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4482/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4482&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":843789,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Providing protection against property crimes committed against coal mines, railroads, utilities and other industrial facilities","description":"Providing protection against property crimes committed against coal mines, railroads, utilities and other industrial facilities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":843797,"bill_number":"HB4483","title":"City Financial Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the City Financial Transparency Act. It requires municipal financial statements to include all municipal expenditures and allows the municipality’s financial statement to be posted on the municipality’s website in lieu publishing it as a Class I legal advertisement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4483/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4483&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":843801,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Increasing retirement benefit multiplier for WV Emergency Medical Services Retirement System members","description":"Increasing retirement benefit multiplier for WV Emergency Medical Services Retirement System members","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":843809,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Allowing local units of government lower personal property taxes","description":"Allowing local units of government lower personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":843816,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Providing for licensing of out-of-state simulcast facilities","description":"Providing for licensing of out-of-state simulcast facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":843822,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Creating new tax on insurance reserves held by accident and sickness insurance carriers","description":"Creating new tax on insurance reserves held by accident and sickness insurance carriers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":843827,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Providing for licensing of advance deposit wagering","description":"Providing for licensing of advance deposit wagering","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":843833,"bill_number":"HB4484","title":"County Financial Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the County Financial Transparency Act. It requires county financial statements to include all county expenditures and allows the county’s financial statement to be posted on the county’s website in lieu of publishing it as a Class I legal advertisement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4484/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4484&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":843840,"bill_number":"HB4480","title":"The Ryan Brown Addiction Treatment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Addiction Treatment Act of 2016. The bill would place limitations on prescribing products containing buprenorphine, whether with or without naloxone.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4480/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4480&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":843844,"bill_number":"HB4485","title":"Deaf Children’s Bill of Rights Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact into law the “Deaf Children’s Bill of Rights Act” in order to require public schools and other publicly funded entities who come into contact with deaf children to perform certain duties and responsibilities intended to better the lot of deaf children. Toward that goal, the bill includes the following provisions: (1) Directing the public schools of this state to take certain initiatives in support of superior educational prospects and opportunities for deaf children; (2) requiring appropriate screening and assessment of deaf children; (3) requiring early intervention in detecting and addressing deaf children’s needs; (4) requiring schools to inform parents and guardians of policies related to placement considerations and providing them with opportunities to participate in programs designed to assist their children’s needs; (5) requiring schools to strive to provide adult role models for deaf children; (6) requiring schools to provide deaf children with opportunities to meet and associate with their school peers; (7) requiring schools to enlist qualified individuals to assist deaf children develop communication skills; (8) requiring schools to include individualized plans to assist each deaf child; (9) requiring schools to provide the best suited placement for deaf children; (10) requiring schools to provide free and appropriate education across a full spectrum of educational programs; (11) requiring the State Board of Education to work with county boards of education to ensure appropriate technical assistance is provided to deaf students; (12) providing schools, where possible, have deaf adults directly involved in determining appropriate program content designed to educate deaf children; (13) requiring all governing school authorities to comply with the requirements of the new section as well as with all applicable state and federal laws; and (14) providing this section does create any new causes of action. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4485/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":843851,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Allowing well pad and road construction for oil and gas activities","description":"Allowing well pad and road construction for oil and gas activities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":843856,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Requiring payment of funds due in partition suits of oil and gas interests","description":"Requiring payment of funds due in partition suits of oil and gas interests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":843863,"bill_number":"HB4478","title":"Defining the act of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious bodily injury as a felony; Erin's Law","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":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4478/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4478&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":843868,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Congratulating Ross Johnson for being named 2015 Earle S. Dillard Agent of the Year","description":"Congratulating Ross Johnson for being named 2015 Earle S. Dillard Agent of the Year","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":843874,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Recognizing John Canfield for leadership and service to West Virginia's Insurance community","description":"Recognizing John Canfield for leadership and service to West Virginia's Insurance community","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":843881,"bill_number":"HB4481","title":"Requiring authorization from the Legislature before submitting an application for an MS-4 permit to the United States Environmental Protection Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a county to obtain express authorization from the Legislature in the form of a concurrent resolution before submitting an application for an MS-4 permit to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and providing that a county may not be required to comply with terms of an MS-4 permit unless the state or federal government pays for the cost of compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4481/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4481&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":843889,"bill_number":"HR8","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":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":843892,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified health care plans","description":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified health care plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":843898,"bill_number":"HB4476","title":"West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the West Virginia Contractor Act from administration and regulation by the Division of Labor to regulation under the provisions of professions and occupations in chapter thirty of this code. The bill retains the short title and declaration of policy with definitions of the existing act. It continues the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board, composition, terms, qualifications and appointment, together with administrative duties of board and legislative rules, without the Division of Labor. The bill retains the necessity for contractor license and exemptions, procedure for licensing, expiration date, fees and renewal of license. It continues procedure for revocation for unlawful use, assignment or transfer of license. Also the prerequisites to obtaining building permit and mandatory written contracts. The requirement of informational list for basic universal design features is retained, as is the provision for injunction and criminal penalties for violation of article. Specific administrative duties of board and record keeping by the board are provided without the Division of Labor. The board is authorized to grant reciprocity and to provide training to students who desire to obtain a West Virginia contractor license. Misdemeanor criminal penalties for violations of article are retained.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4476/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4476&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":843904,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Requiring state personal income tax return include short survey","description":"Requiring state personal income tax return include short survey","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":843910,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Regulation of chronic pain clinics","description":"Regulation of chronic pain clinics","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":843916,"bill_number":"HB4474","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans","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":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4474/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":843922,"bill_number":"HB4475","title":"Removing the certificate of need exemption for an ambulatory health care facility located in the same zip code as certain hospitals","description":"style='color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to remove the certificate of need exemption for an ambulatory health care facility located in the same zip code as a hospital, when: (1) The hospital is located in a zip code that crosses a county line; (2) The hospital is the only hospital in the county; (3) The hospital is located less than one-half mile from the county line in which it is located; and (4) The hospital is located less than one mile from a state bordering West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4475/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":843926,"bill_number":"HB4473","title":"Clarifying that when the presumption of abandonment arises with respect to a life insurance policy or annuity payable upon proof of death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify an unintended result as expressed in the holding of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia in the case of State of West Virginia ex rel. John D. Perdue v. Nationwide Life Insurance Company, No. 14-0100 (W. Va. June 16, 2015). The bill clarifies that the obligation to pay does not arise until after a claim is made with the insurer and due proof of death is received by the insurer. The bill clarifies that the proceeds of a life or endowment insurance policy or annuity are presumed abandoned three years after the date of an insured’s death. The bill is retroactive given its intent to restate and clarify the law as previously enacted by the Legislature prior to the court decision. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4473/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4473&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":843934,"bill_number":"HJR40","title":"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, Delegates and Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":843939,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Designating February 10, 2016, as Disability Advocacy Day at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 10, 2016, as Disability Advocacy Day at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":843944,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Permitting operation of unmanned aircraft system","description":"Permitting operation of unmanned aircraft system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":843951,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Lester W. and Ida C. Ellis Memorial Bridge","description":"Lester W. and Ida C. Ellis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":843958,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"US Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and US Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SSG Landon Clair Ray and US Army SPC4 Garry Dwight Haynes Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":843962,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Defining criteria private insurance carriers must consider in setting rates","description":"Defining criteria private insurance carriers must consider in setting rates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":845381,"bill_number":"HB4489","title":"Relating generally to human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminating existing criminal offense and penalties for human trafficking. The bill creates felony offenses and penalties for trafficking an individual. The bill defines terms. The bill creates felony offenses and penalties for using an individual in forced labor. The bill creates felony offenses and penalties for using an individual in debt bondage. The bill creates felony offenses and penalties for compelling an adult through coercion to engage in commercial sexual activity. The bill creates a felony offense for maintaining or making available a minor for the purpose of engaging in commercial sexual activity. The bill clarifies that consent of minor and misbelief as to age are not defenses to prosecution for sexual servitude offense. The bill creates a felony offense of patronizing an individual to engage in commercial sexual activity. The bill clarifies that each victim shall be considered a separate offense. The bill limits ability for parole in circumstances where the court makes a finding of aggravated circumstances. The bill defines aggravated circumstances. The bill provides for restitution to victims and the enforcement of a judgment order for restitution. The bill directs unclaimed restitution to be paid to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The bill provides for disgorgement of profits and debarment from state and local government contracts. The bill makes victims eligible for compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. The bill provides for criminal immunity for offense of prostitution if individual was a minor at time of offense and was a victim at time of offense. The bill provides for expungement of prostitution conviction for victims of trafficking. The bill authorizes law enforcement to use wiretaps to conduct investigations. The bill also designates the Division of Justice and Community Services to be the state administrative agency responsible for criminal justice and juvenile justice systems for the planning and development of state programs and grants relating to human trafficking.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4489/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4489&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":845387,"bill_number":"HB4490","title":"Relating to requirements by which an employee can authorize deductions from his or her wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements by which an employee can authorize deductions from his or her wages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4490/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4490&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":845395,"bill_number":"HB4497","title":"Dedicating consumer sales tax collected on sales of automobile parts to the State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for sales taxes collected on sales of automobile parts to be deposited into the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4497/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4497&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":845402,"bill_number":"HB4518","title":"Prohibiting the placement of the name or likeness of public officials on state road signs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit placement of the name or likeness of public officials on state road signs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4518/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4518&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":845410,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Private Arlie Kenneth Graley Memorial Bridge","description":"Private Arlie Kenneth Graley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":845417,"bill_number":"HB4501","title":"Freezing assessments in counties with recent sharp decline in employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to freeze assessments in counties with recent sharp decline in employment due to businesses closing down or sharply reducing their workforces; provide for decreased value presumption; and require revaluation of all residential property while the freeze is in effect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4501/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4501&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":845424,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Protecting utility workers from crimes against person","description":"Protecting utility workers from crimes against person","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":845434,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Eliminating WV Port Authority","description":"Eliminating WV Port Authority","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":845441,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845450,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Congratulating Wirt County Ladies Volleyball team","description":"Congratulating Wirt County Ladies Volleyball team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":845458,"bill_number":"HB4512","title":"Relating to registration for selective service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require automatic selective service registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4512/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4512&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":845466,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"U.S. Army PFC Danny Mire Stoneking Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Danny Mire Stoneking Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":845475,"bill_number":"HB4491","title":"Relating to unattended motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §17C-14-1 relating to unattended motor vehicles; penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4491/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4491&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":845481,"bill_number":"HB4511","title":"Limiting the authority of the Department of Administration’s purchase of real property until it has submitted a report to the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to placing a moratorium on the Department of Administration’s purchase of real property in excess of $1 million until it has submitted a report to the Legislature signifying that it has strengthened its financial resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4511/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4511&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":845489,"bill_number":"HB4496","title":"Permitting contractors to perform work on a construction project without having a contractor’s license under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit contractors to perform work on a construction project without having a contractor’s license when the total cost of that project is less than $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4496/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4496&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":845496,"bill_number":"HB4503","title":"Relating to substance abuse while pregnant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make substance abuse while pregnant a crime. The bill would allow a drug court course of substance abuse education and treatment as an alternative to punishment and conviction, and would authorize expungement of records under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4503/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4503&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":845504,"bill_number":"HB4506","title":"Permitting reflective lighting on motorcycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the use of reflective material on motorcycles for safety purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4506/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4506&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":845510,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by DHHR","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by DHHR","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845519,"bill_number":"HB4493","title":"Relating to voter registration in conjunction with issuance, renewal or change of address of driver license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for issuance, renewal or change-of-address of driver’s license or official identification card to complete information for voter registration, or to affirmatively decline registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4493/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4493&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":845525,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"U.S. Army PFC Ray Freeman Meade Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army PFC Ray Freeman Meade Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":845536,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Revenue","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Revenue","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845543,"bill_number":"HB4487","title":"Relating to state retirement systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct items inadvertently changed in SB529 enacted during the 2015 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4487/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4487&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":845550,"bill_number":"HJR42","title":"Legislative Review of Judiciary Budget Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Legislature to review and adjust the budget proposed by the judicial branch of state government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":845557,"bill_number":"HB4505","title":"Allowing powerball winners to remain anonymous","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a powerball winner to be anonymous if they elect to be anonymous. The bill also provides an exemption under FOIA if a person elects anonymity.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4505/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4505&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":845567,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Administration","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Administration","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845574,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by miscellaneous agencies and boards","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by miscellaneous agencies and boards","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845581,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"U.S. Army CPL Robert Eugene Jackson Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL Robert Eugene Jackson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":845589,"bill_number":"HB4514","title":"Reducing the number of pupils per school nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the ratio of pupils to school nurses employed by county boards of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4514/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4514&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":845597,"bill_number":"HB4515","title":"Increasing the pet food registration fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the pet food registration fee and direct that additional money to the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4515/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4515&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denise Campbell"},
{"bill_id":845605,"bill_number":"HB4495","title":"Allow a lender to charge and receive interest on a loan that is rescindable by the borrower, during the rescission period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a lender to charge and receive interest on a loan that is rescindable by the borrower, during the rescission period allowed by the federal Truth in Lending Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4495/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4495&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":845614,"bill_number":"HB4519","title":"Allowing certain municipalities to elect to participate in the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain municipalities participating in the Public Employees Retirement System to choose to have their paid police officers or firefighters move to the Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4519/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4519&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":845622,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"CW2 Robert D. Taylor Memorial Bridge","description":"CW2 Robert D. Taylor Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":845628,"bill_number":"HB4516","title":"Defining what constitutes capitol dome and capitol improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define what constitutes capitol dome and capitol improvements by clarifying the intent of the Legislature as it relates to the use of the \"Capitol Dome and Capitol Improvements Fund\". The bill provides that this fund may not be expended for operating expenses of the Department of Administration, the purchase or construction of buildings that stand alone, to repair properties that are leased by the state or for debt service payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4516/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4516&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":845638,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Transportation","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Transportation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845645,"bill_number":"HB4500","title":"Oil and Gas Royalty Payment and Transparency Act of 2016","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Oil and Gas Royalty Payment and Transparency Act of 2016. The bill provides methods of ensuring transparency in determining the amount paid to a royalty owner by requiring certain items be present on the check stub provided at the time of payment. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for an escalation in certain circumstances. The bill provides a general rule for the accumulation of proceeds from production. The bill requires the timely payment of royalties. The bill requires oil and gas producers to report to the Department of Environmental Protection on a quarterly basis all production data. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to collect all quarterly production data and organize such data so that the public may readily avail themselves of the information. The bill resolves conflicts between division orders and leases. The bill provides for rule-making.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4500/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4500&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":845652,"bill_number":"HB4510","title":"Requiring a structural engineering inspection of any building prior to purchase by the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the executive director of the real estate division to obtain a thorough inspection of a building before it is purchased by the state, and to require use of the inspection report in making a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed purchase.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4510/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4510&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":845663,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"Byron 'Bray' Kelley Memorial Bridge","description":"Byron 'Bray' Kelley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":845670,"bill_number":"HB4494","title":"Increasing the tax rate on cigarettes and tobacco products","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to increase the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products, to impose tax resulting from a rate change on inventories, to specify due dates for payment of tax resulting from a rate change on cigarette stamps, to levy a tax upon e-cigarette liquid, to provide for the administration and enforcement of the tax on e-cigarette liquid, all effective April 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4494/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":845677,"bill_number":"HB4504","title":"Increasing the excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures and dedicate the proceeds to the benefit of the state university system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4504/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4504&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":845684,"bill_number":"HB4509","title":"Raising the legal age for purchase of tobacco and tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the legal age for purchase of tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, alternative nicotine products and vapor products to twenty-one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4509/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4509&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":845695,"bill_number":"HB4508","title":"Prohibiting counties and municipalities from adopting ordinances or regulations that base restrictions on the breed of a dog","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities and counties from enacting ordinances or regulations that base restrictions on the breed of a dog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4508/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4508&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":845701,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Commerce","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by Department of Commerce","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845709,"bill_number":"HB4499","title":"Relating to certain persons who have been disqualified or excused from jury service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the removal of certain persons, who have been disqualified or excused from jury service on the grounds of nonresidence, from the voter registration rolls.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4499/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4499&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":845715,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Requesting Division of Highways to build bridge on County Route 65/03 located near Tug Valley High School","description":"Requesting Division of Highways to build bridge on County Route 65/03 located near Tug Valley High School","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":845725,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Eliminating sunset provision terminating pilot domestic violence court program","description":"Eliminating sunset provision terminating pilot domestic violence court program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 76, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":845732,"bill_number":"HB4520","title":"Clarifying that certain hospitals have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that hospitals owned or operated by nonprofit corporations, nonprofit associations or local governmental units have only one governing body whose meetings shall be open to the public; to establish certain matters that may be acted upon in executive session by the governing body of a hospital; and to clarify and expand the authorization for the holding of executive sessions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4520/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4520&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":845740,"bill_number":"HB4498","title":"Relating to certificates of title for certain total loss and abandoned or junked motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow automobile auctions to obtain title to abandoned motor vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4498/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4498&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":845747,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study simplifying hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study simplifying hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":845756,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by DEP","description":"Repealing certain obsolete legislative rules by DEP","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":845763,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"Requesting WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council study and report on consolidation regarding public water and sewer utilities","description":"Requesting WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council study and report on consolidation regarding public water and sewer utilities","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":845771,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Recognizing March as self-care month in West Virginia","description":"Recognizing March as self-care month in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":845779,"bill_number":"HB4517","title":"Limiting the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4517/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4517&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":845787,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Relating to wind power projects","description":"Relating to wind power projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":845798,"bill_number":"HB4513","title":"Requiring a cost-benefit analysis to be performed before the state purchases certain real estate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a cost-benefit analysis to be performed before the state purchases certain real estate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4513/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4513&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":845805,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Providing refundable tax credit for motor fuel sold for use or consumed in railroad diesel locomotives","description":"Providing refundable tax credit for motor fuel sold for use or consumed in railroad diesel locomotives","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":845812,"bill_number":"HB4507","title":"Providing an employer may grant preference in hiring to a veteran or disabled veteran","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an employer may grant preference in hiring to a veteran or disabled veteran without violating the state Human Rights Act. The bill defines the term “veteran” for purposes of the allowable preference in hiring. .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 97, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4507/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4507&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":845820,"bill_number":"HB4492","title":"Establishing a mandatory course of instruction in firearm safety for high school students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require and facilitate a firearm safety course for all secondary education students in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4492/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4492&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Scott Cadle"},
{"bill_id":845827,"bill_number":"HB4502","title":"Allowing reciprocity agreements with contiguous states to establish regulations, licensing requirements and taxes for small businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Attorney General to engage in reciprocal agreements with states contiguous to this State and with the District of Columbia, intended to establish regulations, licensing requirements and taxes for small businesses who are headquartered in contiguous states or in the District of Columbia, and who conduct business in this state. The refers to §11-13C-7a for purposes of defining “small business.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4502/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4502&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":845833,"bill_number":"HB4488","title":"Limiting audits of public libraries to a biennial schedule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conserve funds by providing for biennial audits of local libraries, which are now being audited annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-11","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4488/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4488&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":847257,"bill_number":"HB4527","title":"Reporting and disclosure requirements relating to election campaign contributions and spending","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth reporting and disclosure requirements relating to election campaign contributions and spending.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4527/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4527&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":847269,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Requiring State Auditor consider for payment claim submitted by electronically generated invoice","description":"Requiring State Auditor consider for payment claim submitted by electronically generated invoice","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":847281,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Relating to pipeline safety","description":"Relating to pipeline safety","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":847293,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"Frenchburg Bridge","description":"Frenchburg Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":847305,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state-level background check process for new employees and volunteers of caregiving businesses and facilities","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the state-level background check process for new employees and volunteers of caregiving businesses and facilities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":847319,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"U.S. Army PVT Leander Reel Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PVT Leander Reel Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":847330,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"U.S. Army PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":847343,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Clarifying disqualification from unemployment benefits","description":"Clarifying disqualification from unemployment benefits","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":847355,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":847365,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Permitting natural gas companies enter upon real property in certain instances","description":"Permitting natural gas companies enter upon real property in certain instances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 223)","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":847380,"bill_number":"HB4528","title":"Permitting an all-volunteer fire department to consolidate with certain other fire departments while retaining their rights to receive funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an all-volunteer fire department to consolidate with certain other fire departments while retaining their rights to receive funds from the Fire Protection Fund as if they had not consolidated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4528/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4528&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":847393,"bill_number":"HB4523","title":"Permitting licensed limited video lottery retailers to have up to seven video lottery terminals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit licensed limited video lottery retailers to have up to seven video lottery terminals. The bill permits certain fraternal societies and veterans’ organizations to have up to twelve video lottery terminals. The bill provides that a portion of the revenue generated by the lottery terminals be deposited into the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4523/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4523&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":847405,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Relating to retirement credit for members of WV National Guard","description":"Relating to retirement credit for members of WV National Guard","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":847416,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Memorializing life of Virginia Mae Ellars","description":"Memorializing life of Virginia Mae Ellars","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":847432,"bill_number":"HB4529","title":"Providing that the Division of Motor Vehicles may not stay a revocation for D.U.I. if the driver had a stay in place for a pending contested revocation","description":"The purposes of this bill are as follows: (1) To provide that the DMV may not stay a revocation for DUI if the driver has a stay of a previous revocation for DUI or if DMV receives notice of a conviction from a court for an additional offense while the case is pending for hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings; (2) to require that a person wishing to contest a DUI must assert “sufficient grounds” in his or her hearing request upon which the case may be contested. (The current statute only requires that a person must submit a written objection to the revocation within 30 days from receipt of the revocation order); (3) to provide that the exclusionary rule applicable in criminal cases does not apply in administrative revocation proceedings due to such proceedings being civil in nature; (4) to delete the requirement that the Office of Administrative Hearings make a finding that a person was lawfully arrested for DUI as a prerequisite to deciding a case and issuing a final order and, (5) to delete the requirement that the Office of Administrative Hearings must find whether a person was lawfully placed under arrest when the person is alleged to have refused to submit to the secondary chemical test while substituting language that the person was “lawfully directed” to submit to the test. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4529/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4529&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":847444,"bill_number":"HB4530","title":"Exempting taxicab companies whose drivers are independent contractors, from providing workers' compensation coverage for the drivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt taxicab companies, whose drivers are independent contractors, from providing workers' compensation coverage for the drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4530/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4530&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":847453,"bill_number":"HB4525","title":"Establishing new procedures for courts with criminal jurisdiction to suspend and revoke driver’s licenses based on D.U.I.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Division of Motor Vehicle’s administrative hearing process for suspending and revoking driver’s licenses based on D.U.I.; to eliminate all statutory provisions authorizing or requiring the division to take action upon an individual’s driver’s license based on D.U.I., in the absence of a conviction or court order; to establish new procedures for courts with criminal jurisdiction to suspend and revoke driver’s licenses based on D.U.I., and to require certain warnings concerning blood and breath tests during D.U.I. arrests.   Strike throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. §17C-5A-2 and §17C-5A-2a have been completely rewritten, and are therefore completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4525/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":847466,"bill_number":"HB4521","title":"Modifying the requirements that allow a child witness to testify by closed circuit television","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements that allow a child witness to testify by closed circuit television.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4521/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4521&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":847478,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Requesting WV Legislature proclaim week of March 7 through March 13, 2016, as MS Awareness Week","description":"Requesting WV Legislature proclaim week of March 7, 2016, through March 13, 2016, as MS Awareness Week","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":847493,"bill_number":"HB4532","title":"Establishing a new class of property on utility right-of-ways and easements for taxation purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new class of property on utility rights of ways and easements for taxation purposes. The bill names that new class as Class V and gives county commissions the option of adopting that Class V to their respective tax rolls. The bill establishes certain tax rates for Class V property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4532/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4532&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":847505,"bill_number":"HB4526","title":"Establishing an advisory council on rare diseases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an advisory council to educate the public and the medical community in the recognition, diagnosis, treatment and research of rare diseases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4526/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4526&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":847518,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Transferring all funds in Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","description":"Transferring all funds in Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":847528,"bill_number":"HB4522","title":"Relating to basic state aid to public education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a discretionary adjustment to the allocated state aid share to any county on account of, and in the amount of, payments or contributions in lieu of property tax distributed from the sheriff to the county board of education as a result of payment in lieu of tax agreements first entered into on or after July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4522/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4522&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":847541,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Relating generally to Health Care Authority","description":"Relating to Health Care Authority","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":847553,"bill_number":"HB4524","title":"Permitting community and technical colleges and universities to charge students half the cost of a credit for every credit taken over the fifteenth hour","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit community and technical colleges and universities to charge students half the cost of a credit for every credit taken over the fifteenth hour.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4524/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4524&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":847564,"bill_number":"HB4531","title":"Requiring hospitals, or other similar institutions, to publish a cost list for the most commonly performed procedures that are billed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hospitals, or other similar institutions, to publish a cost list for the most commonly performed procedures that are billed by the hospital or other similar institution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4531/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4531&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":847576,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Relating to voter registration list maintenance and combined voter registration and driver licensing fund","description":"Relating to voter registration list maintenance and combined voter registration and driver licensing fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":848155,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Designating February 15, 2016, as Veterans Visibility Day at Legislature","description":"Designating February 15, 2016, as Veterans Visibility at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":848156,"bill_number":"HB4535","title":"Extending the length of time for the special Community-Based Pilot Demonstration Project to Improve Outcomes for At-Risk Youth","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the length of time for the special Community-Based Pilot Demonstration Project to Improve Outcomes for At-Risk Youth.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4535/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4535&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":848157,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"U.S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":848158,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Relating to increasing tax rate on cigarettes and tobacco products","description":"Relating to increasing tax rate on cigarettes and tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":848159,"bill_number":"HB4537","title":"Relating to the regulation of chronic pain clinics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update definitions and exemptions and clarify hearing notice procedures with regard to the regulation of chronic pain clinics.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4537/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4537&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":848160,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"US Army SPC5 Joseph Richard \"Rick\" Schafer Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SPC5 Joseph Richard \"Rick\" Schafer Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":848161,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Webster County Veterans Highway","description":"Webster County Veterans Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":848163,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to certain retirees","description":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to certain retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":848165,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Air Force MSgt Johnny Baxter Clark and U.S. Air Force MSgt Carl Richard (Dick) Clark Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848166,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Relating to Patient Injury Compensation Fund","description":"Relating to Patient Injury Compensation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":848167,"bill_number":"HB4536","title":"Reducing the severance tax on coal to two percent of gross value; and creating a local government economic assistance fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the severance tax on coal to two percent of gross value; create a “Local Government Economic Assistance Fund “; and provide that all of this tax be deposited into the fund for distribution to the coal producing counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4536/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4536&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848168,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Establishing advisory council on rare diseases","description":"Establishing advisory council on rare diseases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":848170,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"U.S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr. Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":848171,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Relating to exception from jurisdiction of PSC for materials recovery facilities or mixed waste processing facilities","description":"Legislative findings relating to oil and gas solid waste facility","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":848172,"bill_number":"HB4539","title":"Permitting farm winery licensure as alternating wine proprietorships and permitting farm wineries to provide samples","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a farm winery to enter alternating wine proprietorship agreements with farm owners located in West Virginia who obtain licensure as a farm winery and rent or lease space from the established farm winery who owns wine production facilities, equipment and separately bonded wine areas and other space for the safe and sanitary manufacture of wine. Licensed farm wineries, with approval, may also attend licensed festivals and fairs and conduct tastings and sell samples up to three samples, 1 fluid ounce, per patron and sell bottles for off-premises consumption by patrons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4539/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4539&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":848173,"bill_number":"HB4540","title":"Removing prohibition of disposal of certain electronics in landfills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the prohibition of the disposal of certain electronic devices such as computers, monitors, and television sets in landfills.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4540/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4540&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":848175,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating generally to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"Relating generally to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":848177,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Relating to emergency shelters for elderly or disabled persons","description":"Relating to emergency shelters for elderly or disabled persons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":848178,"bill_number":"HB4534","title":"Allowing sale and serving of alcoholic liquors at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide restaurant businesses licensed as taverns, private clubs and private wine restaurants to have more flexible operational hours that promotes sales and tax growth and further that the operational hours are consistent among all days of the week.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4534/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4534&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":848179,"bill_number":"HB4538","title":"Relating to cooperative extension workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strike language eliminating a requirement that a county cooperative extension committee enter into an agreement relating to the hiring of county cooperative extension workers and to eliminate outdated code provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4538/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4538&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":848180,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Increasing excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures","description":"Increasing excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Senator Boso requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":848181,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Recognizing Harrison County, West Virginia, as County of Champions","description":"Recognizing Harrison County, West Virginia, as County of Champions","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":848182,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","description":"1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848183,"bill_number":"HB4533","title":"The Mental Health and Military Service Members Court Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Mental Health and Military Service Member Court program within Supreme Court of Appeals; define terms; grant authority to oversee court to Administrator of Supreme Court of Appeals; set forth structure of court; provide for written agreement to participate in court; setting forth incentives for successful participation; provide for sanctions for violation of provisions of court; set out disposition on successful completion; provide for teams to function within court; set forth eligibility requirements for participation; set forth procedure to participate in court; allow for mental health and drug treatment services for participants; provide for governance of court by Supreme Court of Appeals; set forth information to be maintained on participants; provide for funding mechanisms which may include court fees; and provide for limitation of liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4533/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":848184,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party as person vacating office at time of election or appointment","description":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party as person vacating office at time of election or appointment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":848185,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Designating February 15, 2016, as Corrections Day","description":"Designating February 15, 2016, as Corrections Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":848402,"bill_number":"HB4572","title":"Excepting specialized contract instructors from the definition of teacher","description":"The purpose of this bill is to except “specialized contract instructors” from the definition of teacher. The bill also defines that term.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4572/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4572&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":848403,"bill_number":"HB4550","title":"Relating to the disposition of funds due to unknown or unlocatable interest owners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to pay funds that are due in partition suits of oil and gas interests to persons whose names or locations are unknown, and who do not claim the funds for five years, to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund that is used to plug the thousands of abandoned oil and gas wells that no longer have responsible operators to plug them rather than have the funds escheat to the state.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4550/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4550&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":848404,"bill_number":"HB4548","title":"Disallowing municipalities not admitted to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program from participating in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to disallowing municipalities not admitted to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program as of February 1, 2016, from participating in the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program when more than half of the population served by the zip codes that serve the municipality live outside the limits of the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4548/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4548&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":848405,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","description":"U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Bethel Howard McNeely and U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Clyde Elmo Bryant Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848406,"bill_number":"HB4559","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan; to require that the plan utilize multimedia outlets to inform the public of known or anticipated disruptions in traffic patterns; to require that the plan include a mechanism to receive and respond to communications from the public in a timely manner; to require that the plan include a mechanism for collecting feedback from the public on the division’s response to public communications; to require that the division to employ a communications specialist in each maintenance district; and to require that the division submit the plan to the Legislature for approval as a legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4559/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4559&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":848408,"bill_number":"HB4544","title":"Discontinuing the West Virginia Board of Landscape Architects and transferring its duties and authority to the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Board of Landscape Architects and transfer its duties and authority to the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. The bill renames the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers as the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Landscape Architects and increases the number of board members by one, who shall be a landscape architect. This bill is based on recommendations by PERD.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4544/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4544&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":848411,"bill_number":"HB4563","title":"Reauthorizing the Neighborhood Investment Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Neighborhood Investment Program Act until July 1, 2021. The bill defines the terms “community based’ and “emergency assistance.” The bill modifies the definition of “economically disadvantaged area.” The bill reduces the frequency of required project transferee reports. The bill reduces the number of required advisory board meetings. The bill reduces the required number of West Virginia Development Office reports to the board. The bill eliminates guidance on what a community based project is when the board is evaluating a project. The bill removes the requirement that the Tax Commissioner annually publish the addresses of taxpayers who claim the credit. The bill reduces the frequency of program assessments by the director.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4563/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4563&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":848413,"bill_number":"HB4558","title":"Relating to victim notification and designation of additional individuals to receive notice of an offender's release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a victim to designate an additional adult individual to receive notice of an offender's release, sentencing, placement or escape. The bill additionally requires the victim to provide the additional adult individual's contact information in writing to the appropriate notifying entity.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 249, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4558/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4558&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":848414,"bill_number":"HB4549","title":"Requiring that four members of the State Board of Education be elected on a nonpartisan basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that four members of the State Board of Education be elected on a nonpartisan basis. The bill establishes an election procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4549/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4549&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":848415,"bill_number":"HB4557","title":"Removing the requirement that the West Virginia Rural Rehabilitation Loan Committee outsource the servicing of its loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the West Virginia Rural Rehabilitation Loan Committee outsource the servicing of its loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4557/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4557&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":848417,"bill_number":"HB4562","title":"Relating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Division of Highways to develop performance standards and criteria to measure agency performance in all essential operations and to require the division to employ a management information system that will track the division’s past and current progress toward meeting performance standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4562/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4562&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":848421,"bill_number":"HB4541","title":"Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4541/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848422,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Relating to generating and maintaining revenue for maintenance of roads and infrastructure","description":"Relating to generating and maintaining revenue for maintenance of roads and infrastructure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":848423,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Relating to jurisdiction of Health Care Authority","description":"Relating to jurisdiction of Health Care Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":848424,"bill_number":"HB4542","title":"Allowing persons with property within rural fire protection districts to opt out of fire protection coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons with property within rural fire protection districts to opt out of fire protection coverage by a municipality for a specified property. There is financial responsibility for services actually rendered to such property.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4542/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4542&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":848427,"bill_number":"HB4547","title":"Providing 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","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 §12-4-14A and §33-3-33a of the code, in the state agency workers= compensation programs so that there is no duplication of the purposes of the subsidy program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4547/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4547&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":848429,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Balentine Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Balentine Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848430,"bill_number":"HB4560","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts, for the benefit of the counties; to make legislative findings; to require the commissioner to solicit and consider public comments; to require the commissioner to consider certain factors when developing the formula; and to require the commissioner to submit the formula to the Legislature for approval as a legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4560/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4560&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":848433,"bill_number":"HB4551","title":"Clarifying that the plans established and administered by the Public Employees Insurance Agency are exempt from regulation by the Insurance Commissioner, unless specifically stated otherwise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Public Employees Insurance Agency and any plan it establishes or administers is exempt from Chapter 33, except where those provisions are made expressly applicable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4551/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4551&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":848434,"bill_number":"HB4545","title":"Relating to regulation of pharmacy benefits managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate pharmacy benefits managers; to define terms; to require pharmacy benefits managers to register with the commissioner; to authorize the commissioner to charge registration fees; to authorize the commissioner to take action against a pharmacy benefits manager’s license or fine a pharmacy benefits manager upon violation of certain requirements; to require pharmacy benefits managers to maintain a “Maximum Cost List,” to require pharmacy benefits managers to update Maximum Allowable Cost Lists and to make the updates available in a reviewable format for pharmacies; to establish requirements for drugs to be placed on Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; to require contracts between pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies to include a process to appeal, investigate and resolve disputes regarding maximum allowable cost pricing; to establish requirements for the appeals and dispute resolution process; to require pharmacy benefits managers to make certain disclosures to pharmacies regarding maximum cost lists; to allow a pharmacy to decline to provide a service or product to a patient if the Maximum Cost List will prevent the pharmacy from being paid the cost of providing the service; and to prohibit a patient from being required to pay an amount for pharmacist services that is greater than amount the pharmacy may retain.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4545/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4545&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":848435,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Creating support services and programs for childhood cancer patients and families","description":"Creating support services and programs for childhood cancer patients and families","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":848437,"bill_number":"HB4565","title":"Allowing Class A Licensees to begin selling alcohol at ten o’clock a.m. on Sundays","description":"Allowing Class A Licensees to begin selling alcohol at ten o’clock a.m. on Sundays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4565/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4565&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":848439,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"WV Court Reporter Act of 2016","description":"WV Court Reporter Act of 2016","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":848440,"bill_number":"HJR44","title":"Requirement of two thirds of Members of Legislature to override Governor's Veto Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution in order to raise the threshold number of votes in each house of the Legislature needed to override a veto, from a simple majority to two-thirds of the members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":848447,"bill_number":"HB4546","title":"Requiring all higher education institutions to use statewide contracts issued by the Purchasing Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all higher education institutions to use statewide contracts issued by the Purchasing Division, when cost effective, to have a centralized location for contracts for goods and services frequently purchased.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4546/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4546&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":848448,"bill_number":"HB4573","title":"Exempting the Department of Environmental Protection’s construction or reclamation contracts from the review and approval requirements of the Division of Purchasing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the Department of Environmental Protection’s construction and reclamation contracts from the requirement of review and approval by the Division of Purchasing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4573/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4573&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":848450,"bill_number":"HB4543","title":"Relating to willful misrepresentation to gain benefits or payment under the Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"This purpose of this bill is to provide the Public Employees Insurance Agency the ability to recover through administrative proceeding benefits or claims obtained through fraud, provide a penalty for such fraud, and to authorize the agency to issue administrative subpoenas to aid in the recovery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4543/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4543&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":848452,"bill_number":"HB4568","title":"Permitting the assessor to mail a notice advising the owner of a vehicle believed not to be properly registered in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the assessor to mail a notice advising the owner of a vehicle believed not to be properly registered in the state to contact the office of the assessor and provide certain information concerning residency. The bill imposes a criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4568/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4568&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":848453,"bill_number":"HB4569","title":"Relating to appointment of, conduct of and training of poll watchers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the WV Elections Accountability Act. This bill allows poll watchers to be appointed to observe voting in precincts. The bill would allow poll watchers to initiate voter challenges with election officials. It also requires poll watchers to be trained.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4569/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4569&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":848454,"bill_number":"HB4564","title":"Relating to the taxing certain tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on cigarettes and tobacco products to be used for funding public employees insurance and substance abuse programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4564/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4564&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":848456,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","description":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":848460,"bill_number":"HB4555","title":"Establishing a cause of action against a person who commits an act of financial exploitation against an elderly person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a cause of action against a person who commits an act of financial exploitation against an elderly person, protected person or incapacitated adult. In so doing, the bill defines certain terms; restricts certain defenses which, standing alone, are based on legal relationship to and elderly person, protected person or incapacitated adult; provides for court authorized remedies; provides for attorneys’Â fees; provides that damage awards have priority; prescribes the burden of proof; authorizes the court to freeze assets while also providing options the court may exercise if a person violates an injunction; and, provides a penalty for violating an injunction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4555/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4555&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":848462,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognizing WV Federation of Democratic Women","description":"Recognizing WV Federation of Democratic Women","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":848463,"bill_number":"HB4566","title":"Relating to school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill primarily is to adjust the final deadlines for personnel actions to May 1 and realign uniformly the deadlines for intermediate actions. Among the adjustments are moving the deadline for early notice of retirement for all personnel to March 1 and limiting voluntary transfers of all personnel after the 20th day prior to the beginning of the instructional term. The bill streamlines notice and reporting requirements, facilitates postings for longer than the five-day minimum and enables internal transfers for positions known to vacant for the next ensuing year while protecting recall rights prior to posting for new employees. Assistant and associate superintendents are included under provisions for permanent administrative certification for superintendents. The department is required to report disqualifications to teach on an accessible database and to periodically review and update service personnel competency tests. Finally, the bill makes many technical improvements and clarifications and removes obsolete language.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4566/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4566&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":848464,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium and Heavy Duty Engines and Vehicles Phase 2","description":"Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium and Heavy Duty Engines and Vehicles Phase 2","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":848465,"bill_number":"HB4552","title":"Relating to purchasing requirements for the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the threshold cost of purchases which the Division of Highways may make without engaging in competitive bidding from $25,000 to $100,000 and to prohibit the Division of Highways from requiring purchasing card users in district offices to secure bids for purchases under a certain amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4552/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4552&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":848467,"bill_number":"HB4561","title":"Creating a special hiring process for West Virginia Division of Highways employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Highways and the Director of the West Virginia Division of Personnel to collaborate to develop a special hiring process for Division of Highways positions; to exempt the West Virginia Division of Highways from regular State Personnel Board Procedures upon implementation of the special hiring process; to establish requirements for the special hiring process; and to establish reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4561/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4561&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":848469,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"US Army PVT James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PVT James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":848471,"bill_number":"HB4553","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Health Care Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the authority of the West Virginia Health Care Authority and its board to include regulation of cooperative agreement with other hospitals or health care providers. The bill expands legislative findings and purpose relating to cooperative agreement with other hospitals or health care providers and defines “Cooperative agreement” and “Commercial Health Plan”. The bill increases the; powers of the board of directors by authorizing review of applications for approval of proposed cooperative agreements and establishes fees for the applications. The bill states when administrative hearings may be closed to the public, establishes procedures for review of cooperative agreements and states the applicability of administrative procedures act in reviewing applications for approval of the establishment of a cooperative agreement between hospitals or applicable and provides for protection of confidential proprietary information in these proceedings. Legislative policy and intent is stated as applying to the encouragement for cooperative, collaborative and integrative arrangements, including mergers and acquisitions among hospitals and among health care providers who might otherwise be competitors. The bill provides for review of cooperative agreements by the board, requires reports to be submitted by parties to a cooperative agreement and provides for, judicial review of actions of the board relating to approval or denial of cooperative agreements. The bill authorizes reimbursement of fees and costs to the board as applied to cooperative agreement with other hospitals or health care providers. And the bill exempts the actions of the board of the West Virginia Health Care Authority from state and federal antitrust laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4553/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4553&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":848473,"bill_number":"HB4571","title":"Creating a one-day special license for charitable events to sell nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new, one-day special license for charitable organizations to sell nonintoxicating beer similar to a wine provision in W. Va. Code §60-8-3.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4571/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4571&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":848474,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Enhancing hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and other outdoor recreational opportunities as well as strengthen conservation efforts nationwide","description":"Enhancing hunting, fishing, recreational shooting and other outdoor recreational opportunities as well as strengthen conservation efforts nationwide","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Christopher Stansbury"},
{"bill_id":848475,"bill_number":"HB4567","title":"Establishing an industrial water extraction fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is establishing industrial water extraction fees. The bill places a penny fee on every gallon of water extracted for industrial use. The bill places an additional penny fee on every gallon of water extracted for industrial use that is transported over state roads. The bill requires measuring of water withdrawals by a specified method. The bill defines terms. The bill provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4567/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4567&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":848479,"bill_number":"HB4570","title":"Continuing certain severance taxes that are dedicated to the Workers' Compensation Debt Reduction Fund towards the State Road Fund upon satisfaction of debt","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the current tax paid by extraction industries for the purpose of funding the State Road Fund and providing a tax credit from the tax for production of value-added products that employ state workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4570/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4570&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":848481,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge","description":"Max G. Parkinson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Walter Duke"},
{"bill_id":848482,"bill_number":"HJR43","title":"Citizens' Education Accountability Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for the establishment of legislative review, amendment, disapproval, or approval, of the actions of the State Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":848483,"bill_number":"HB4574","title":"Terminating the West Virginia Board of Accountancy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Board of Accountancy. Strike‑throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4574/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4574&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Faircloth"},
{"bill_id":848485,"bill_number":"HB4554","title":"Allowing an increase of gross weight limitations on certain roads in Greenbrier County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to allow an increase of gross weight limitations on certain roads in Greenbrier County.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 255, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4554/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4554&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":848486,"bill_number":"HB4556","title":"Relating to the PROMISE scholarship program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the percentage of PROMISE scholarship awards to students at private, not-for-profit institutions in the state to no more than 10% of the moneys available for these awards until 2020. And the bill terminates these awards to students at private, not-for-profit institutions in the state in 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4556/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4556&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":849387,"bill_number":"HB4600","title":"Child Victims Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide civil actions for damages due to sexual abuse. It provides periods of limitations of these actions and suits. And, designates this section as the \"Child Victims Act\".","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4600/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4600&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":849399,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Study the funding methodology and process by which at risk children and their families receive treatment services","description":"Study the funding methodology and process by which at risk children and their families receive treatment services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":849412,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Exempting taxicab companies with independent contract drivers from providing workers' compensation coverage","description":"Exempting taxicab companies with independent contract drivers from providing workers' compensation coverage","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"Chapter 254, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":849426,"bill_number":"HB4577","title":"Creating an additional penalty for use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an additional penalty for use of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense. The bill additionally includes a heightened penalty if the firearm is discharged.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4577/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4577&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":849439,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Conforming statute with court interpretation by replacing \"unconscionable\" with \"fraudulent\" when referring to conduct","description":"Conforming statute with court interpretation by replacing \"unconscionable\" with \"fraudulent\" when referring to conduct","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 41, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":849454,"bill_number":"HB4575","title":"Creating criminal offenses relating to money laundering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to to create criminal offenses relating to money laundering. The bill specifies three new felonies relating to: (i) Laundering criminal proceeds through financial transaction; (ii) transportation, transmission, or transfer of criminal proceeds; and (iii) concealment of criminal proceeds.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4575/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4575&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":849467,"bill_number":"HB4580","title":"Terminating the State Board of Registration of Foresters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the State Board of Registration of Foresters, provide for a one year wind-up period, and for the transfer of assets and records of the board to the Division of Forestry. The bill provides for rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4580/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4580&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":849484,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Designating February 17, 2016, as Nurses Unity Day at the Legislature","description":"Designating February 17, 2016, as Nurses Unity Day at the Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":849497,"bill_number":"HB4592","title":"Relating to the hunting of coyotes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit year-round hunting of coyotes using artificial light or night vision technology and to permit hunting of coyotes at any hour.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4592/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4592&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":849511,"bill_number":"HB4584","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":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4584/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4584&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":849524,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Defining total capital for purposes of calculating state-chartered bank's lending limit","description":"Defining total capital for purposes of calculating state-chartered bank's lending limit","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":849536,"bill_number":"HB4603","title":"Replacing the word “unconscionable” with the word “fraudulent”, referring to conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to conform the statute with the interpretation it has been given by the courts, including the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, by replacing the word “unconscionable” with the word “fraudulent”, referring to conduct.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4603/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4603&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":849551,"bill_number":"HB4596","title":"Creating a five-year tax credit for businesses locating on post-mine sites","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for businesses locating on post-mine sites for the first five years after locating to the site; to define terms; to set eligibility requirements for the credit; to establish the amount of tax credit allowed; and to establish how the credit may be applied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4596/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4596&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":849564,"bill_number":"HB4595","title":"Developing a county plan to use funds designated for the support of isolated schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to continue to use funds designated for the support of isolated schools without reducing other funds the boards would use for the isolated schools. It also provides that “isolated schools” shall continue with their plans until the State Board of Education conducts a public hearing or administrative proceeding to determine why the schools should not be considered \"isolated.\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4595/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4595&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":849582,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Including protocols for responding to after-school injuries or emergencies in school crisis response plans","description":"Including protocols for responding to after-school injuries or emergencies in school crisis response plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":849596,"bill_number":"HB4590","title":"Relating to the requirements for making regulated consumer loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify authority to take assignment or undertake certain actions to collect or enforce regulated consumer loans. It also adjusts finance charge rate brackets that apply to regulated consumer loans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4590/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4590&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":849611,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Including municipal land bank as agency within WV Land Reuse Agency Authorization Act","description":"Including municipal land bank as agency within WV Land Reuse Agency Authorization Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":849623,"bill_number":"HB4598","title":"Establishing the Minority Health Advisory Team; and authorizing a Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize model Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Projects which use existing state and local resources to promote community health and well being. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to establish projects with eligibility requirements; and provides for the administration of projects. Additionally, the bill establishes the Minority Health Advisory Team including its composition and duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4598/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4598&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":849637,"bill_number":"HB4576","title":"Increasing the penalties for transporting controlled substances into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for transportation of narcotics and certain controlled substances into the state. The bill additionally exempts marihuana from these provisions.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4576/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":849650,"bill_number":"HB4589","title":"Reauthorizing, with amendment, the legislative rule contained in title twenty-eight, series two of the Code of State Rules relating to the Contractors Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the legislative rule filed in the State Register on May 13, 2005, relating to the Contractor Licensing Board (West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act, 28 CSR 2), with an amendment. The amendment would modify the definition of remodeling and repair contractor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4589/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4589&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":849663,"bill_number":"HB4587","title":"Relating to violations associated with absent voters’ ballots","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide cleanup language in statute dealing violations associated with absent voters’ ballots. The bill changes the reference of circuit clerk to clerk of county commission, changes gender references and makes other changes relating to the language in the misdemeanor provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4587/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4587&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":849680,"bill_number":"HB4602","title":"Increasing mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking drugs into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking drugs into the state; to increase periods of ineligibility for parole for certain violations; to establish a penalties for conspiracy and for use or possession of a firearm in drug transactions. .","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4602/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4602&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":849693,"bill_number":"HB4585","title":"Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the “Stay in the State Act” tax credit that allows residents of this state who remain in state after graduating with an undergraduate or associate degree from a state institution to be granted a tax credit for the total cost of tuition and interest for student loans used to obtain their degree; this tax credit is against personal property tax in West Virginia and is awarded over a ten year period; employers are also allowed to claim the credit for employees that qualify for the credit; and in-state high schools, colleges and universities are required to inform and assist students with obtaining the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4585/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4585&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":849706,"bill_number":"HB4586","title":"Ensuring that the interest of protected persons, incarcerated persons and unknown owners are protected in condemnation actions filed by the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is ensure that the interest of protected persons, incarcerated persons and unknown owners are protected in condemnation actions filed by the Division of Highways. The bill requires the appointment of a limited guardian if a protected person is not otherwise represented and an attorney to represent an incarcerated person who is not otherwise represented in a condemnation action. It also clarifies that the process set out in the eminent domain statute must be followed rather than other requirements related to disposition of a protected person’s or inmate’s real property. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore it has been entirely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 98, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4586/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4586&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":849721,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Allowing Economic Development Authority to make loans to certain whitewater outfitters","description":"Allowing Economic Development Authority to make loans to certain whitewater outfitters","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":849735,"bill_number":"HB4593","title":"Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to define surprise bills, to protect consumers from surprise bills in certain circumstances, to require additional disclosures by health care providers, hospitals and insurers and to require insurers to develop an access plan with certain components for consumers, and establishing how surprise bills are to be handled in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4593/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":849748,"bill_number":"HB4599","title":"Extending the statute of limitations in personal actions for damages for victims of criminal actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the statute of limitations for victims of criminal actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4599/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4599&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":849765,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Limiting charges secured lender may recover from borrower on default","description":"Limiting charges secured lender may recover from borrower on default","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":849778,"bill_number":"HB4591","title":"Continuing the state’s bundled service funding and reimbursement program for residential treatment of at-risk children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Department of Health and Human Resources from discontinuing the bundled service funding and reimbursement system for residential treatment of at-risk children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4591/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4591&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":849792,"bill_number":"HB4605","title":"Prohibiting contracting with a state agency unless business entity submits disclosure of interested parties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the submission of a disclosure of financially interested parties to a contract with a state agency. The bill requires the disclosure form to be filed with the state agency at the time of contracting and with the West Virginia Ethics Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4605/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4605&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":849806,"bill_number":"HB4604","title":"Relating to violations of the Ethics Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to lessen the burden of proof from a “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard to a “preponderance of the evidence” standard as the needed proof to sustain an allegation of a violation of the Ethics Act. The bill also would lengthen the statute of limitations in which to bring a complaint under the Ethics Act from the current two years, to five years.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4604/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4604&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":849818,"bill_number":"HB4581","title":"Relating to ownership of real property housing BridgeValley Community and Technical College at the West Virginia Education, Research, and Technology Park","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer ownership of the south and west wings of Building 2000 at the West Virginia Education, Research and Technology Park to BridgeValley Community and Technical College and to provide for the President and Chairperson of the Board of Governors of BridgeValley Community and Technical College to serve on the Technology Park corporation's board of directors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4581/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4581&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":849833,"bill_number":"HJR45","title":"Requirement of two thirds of Members of Legislature to override Governor's Veto Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution in order to raise the threshold number of votes in each house of the Legislature needed to override a veto, from a simple majority to two-thirds of the members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":849847,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"2016 Regulatory Reform Act","description":"2016 Regulatory Reform Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":849863,"bill_number":"HB4606","title":"Relating to the recusal of certain public officials from voting for appropriation of moneys to nonprofit entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require public officials, except members of the Legislature, to recuse themselves from voting on the appropriation of moneys or award of contract to a nonprofit corporation if the public official or an immediate family member is employed by or an officer or board member of the nonprofit, whether compensated or not.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4606/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4606&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":849876,"bill_number":"HB4601","title":"Providing that the court allocate time equally between parents, unless equal custody is not consistent with the best interest of the child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the court to allocate time equally between parents, unless equal custody is not consistent with the best interest of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4601/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4601&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":849891,"bill_number":"HB4582","title":"Relating to Bridge Valley Community and Technical College service facility fee assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to align the service facility fee rates charged to Bridge Valley Community and Technical College for the south and west wings of Building 2000 and for Building 704 with the rate charged for the Advanced Technology Center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4582/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":849902,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"US Army PFC Willie Paul Wilson bridge","description":"US Army PFC Willie Paul Wilson bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":849916,"bill_number":"HB4594","title":"Relating to predoctoral psychology internship qualifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make a requirement that to be eligible for a license to engage in the practice of psychology, an applicant with a doctor of philosophy degree or its equivalent must have at least one thousand eight hundred hours from a doctoral internship.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4594/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4594&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":849930,"bill_number":"HB4597","title":"Expanding duties of Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to permit students to perform acts of public service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the duties of the board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to permit students to perform acts of public service, including practicing their craft at temporary off-site events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4597/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4597&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":849943,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Returning all salaried and hourly state employees to semimonthly payment schedule for wages","description":"Returning all salaried and hourly state employees to semimonthly payment schedule for wages","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"Referred to Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":849961,"bill_number":"HB4583","title":"Relating to fantasy games","description":"The purpose of this bill is to recognize that fantasy games are lawful and to exempt such games from any penalty, disability, restriction, regulation or prohibition in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4583/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":849974,"bill_number":"HB4579","title":"Relating to voter registration list maintenance and the combined voter registration and driver licensing fund","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the voter registration list maintenance and the combined voter registration and driver licensing fund. The bill provides that under certain circumstances moneys from that fund would be transferred to another fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4579/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4579&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":849989,"bill_number":"HB4588","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission adopt certain safety standards for youth lacrosse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set consistent basic safety standards for female youth lacrosse in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4588/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4588&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":850001,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Exempting State Police from Purchasing Division requirements","description":"Exempting State Police from Purchasing Division requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":850015,"bill_number":"HB4578","title":"Creating a criminal offense of conspiracy to violate the drug laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a criminal offense to hold all participants involved in a conspiracy to violate the drug laws responsible. The bill establishes sentences based upon quantities for certain controlled substances, and allows all substances possessed or delivered among the members of the conspiracy to be attributed to a defendant. This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary that met during the 2015-2016 Interim session.  This bill was recommended for introduction by the following House members of the Joint Interim Committee on the Judiciary: Delegates Shott, Azinger, Byrd, Deem, Fleischauer, Folk, Foster, Hanshaw, Hicks, lreland, Kessinger, McCuskey, Moore, Overington, Rowe, Shaffer, Skinner, Sobonya, Summers, Weld, & B. White.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4578/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4578&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":850028,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Defining professional firefighter for purposes of workers' compensation disability and death benefits","description":"Defining professional firefighter for purposes of Workers Compensation disability and death benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":850948,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Requiring DHHR secretary seek waiver within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program limiting purchases under WIC program","description":"Requiring DHHR secretary seek waiver within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program limiting purchases under WIC program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":850950,"bill_number":"HB4612","title":"Relating generally to tax increment financing and economic opportunity development districts","description":"The purpose of this bill generally concerns tax increment financing and economic opportunity development districts and expanding its use for financing and funding road projects in West Virginia. The bill permits certain agreements between the Division of Highways and counties or m municipalities regarding the development of districts. The bill permits financing of certain projects be with the proceeds of tax increment financing obligations. The bill permits road construction projects be done jointly by counties and municipalities. The bill establishes procedures. The bill permits the Division of Highways to propose a joint project. The bill establishes procedures for the West Virginia Development Office and the Tax Commissioner. The bill permits audits. The bill establishes a procedure for adding or removing property from an economic opportunity development district. The bill requires procedures relating to taxpayers. The bill provides for confidentiality. The bill provides for roads to be part of the state road system. The bill permits a fee to be assessed. The bill provides findings. The bill establishes an effective date. The bill defines terms. §11-10-26 and §11-10-27 are repealed.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4612/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4612&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":850953,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Composition of PEIA Finance Board","description":"Composition of PEIA Finance Board","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":850956,"bill_number":"HB4617","title":"Authorizing legislative rules of the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program and Nursing Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules of the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship Program and Nursing Scholarship Program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4617/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4617&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":850959,"bill_number":"HB4613","title":"Declaring rights-of-way held by the Division of Highways that are no longer publically travelled, or maintained, for five or more years, null and void","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare rights-of-way no longer publically travelled, or not maintained by the DOH for five or more years, null and void.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4613/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4613&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":850960,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Army PFC Denver Holly Memorial Bridge","description":"Army PFC Denver Holly Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":850964,"bill_number":"HB4610","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education; to transfer the power and duties of the council to the governing boards of the institutions of higher education; and to provide for the disposition or transfer of assets and property of the council. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4610/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4610&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":850971,"bill_number":"HB4614","title":"Relating to the medical loss ratio contained in any Medicaid managed care contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the medical loss ratio in any Medicaid managed care contract applicable to any Medicaid managed care organization may not be less than ninety percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4614/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4614&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":850972,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Designating February 18, 2016, as WV Kids at Risk Day at Legislature","description":"Designating February 18, 2016, as WV Kids at Risk Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":850978,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Permitting treating physician direct palliative or emergent treatment for patients","description":"Permitting treating physician direct palliative or emergent treatment for patients","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":850981,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Requiring county superintendent of schools and county board members meet regarding established goals for public education","description":"Requiring county superintendent of schools and county board members meet regarding established goals for public education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":850983,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Permitting physician to decline prescribing controlled substance","description":"Permitting physician to decline prescribing controlled substance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":850986,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Creating felony offenses and penalties for human trafficking","description":"Creating felony offenses and penalties for human trafficking","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":850994,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Regarding reports by Board of Pharmacy","description":"Regarding reports by Board of Pharmacy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":850997,"bill_number":"HB4618","title":"Relating to limitations on use of a public official's name or likeness","description":"Relating to limitations on use of a public official's name or likeness","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4618/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4618&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":850999,"bill_number":"HB4609","title":"West Virginia Residential Furniture and Children's Products Flame Retardants Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Residential Furniture and Children's Products Flame Retardants Act administered and enforced under the authority of the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health. The bill prohibits the use of certain flame-retardant chemicals in certain products, including those designed for use by children. The bill states when replacement chemicals may be used; in these product and provides exemptions to requirements. The bill requires a report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance by the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health in conjunction with the Fire Marshal. The bill requires certificates of compliance from persons or businesses selling projects subject to this article.  It provides for injunctive relief for violations. And, it provides civil penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4609/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4609&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":851003,"bill_number":"HB4615","title":"Permitting municipalities to collect unpaid utility bills, trash, refuse, demolition, landfill fees or other fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit municipalities to collect unpaid utility bills, trash, refuse, demolition, landfill fees or other fees. The bill establishes a procedure. The bill sets forth a fee structure. The bill creates the Municipal Fines and Fees Collection Fund. The bill grants rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4615/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4615&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":851009,"bill_number":"HB4607","title":"Adding violations of law upon which a public servant’s retirement plan may be forfeited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional violations of law, and removes exceptions for certain lesser included crimes, that could cause the forfeiture of a participant’s retirement plan.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4607/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4607&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":851011,"bill_number":"HB4608","title":"Requiring the State Auditor to consider for payment a claim submitted by an electronically generated invoice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Auditor to consider for payment a claim submitted by an electronically generated invoice.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4608/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4608&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":851018,"bill_number":"HB4611","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; to transfer the power and duties of the commission to the governing boards of the institutions of higher education; and to provide for the disposition or transfer of assets and property of the commission. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4611/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":851021,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Authorizing higher education boards of governors develop retirement and incentive packages","description":"Authorizing higher education boards of governors develop retirement and incentive packages","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":851026,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Ratio of pupils per licensed school psychologist","description":"Ratio of pupils per licensed school psychologist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":851028,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Creating West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","description":"Creating West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":851033,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Revising exceptions from FOIA provided for in Aboveground Storage Tank Act","description":"Revising exceptions from FOIA provided for in Aboveground Storage Tank Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":851036,"bill_number":"HB4616","title":"Permitting county commissions the option of paying the salaries of county officials and their employees on a bi-weekly basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county commissions the option to pay county officials and employees bi-weekly. Some counties are doing it now so this update is needed.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4616/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4616&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":851988,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Relating generally to Public Service Commission","description":"Relating generally to Public Service Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB633/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=633&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":852002,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Creating William R. Laird IV Second Chance Driver's License Act","description":"Creating WV Second Chance Driver's License Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":852018,"bill_number":"HB4622","title":"Relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays by private licensees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the county commissions to conduct an option election on the questions of whether to authorize licensed private clubs to sell nonintoxicating beer, wine and alcoholic liquors between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays and restrict them from doing so between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any weekday or Saturday. The bill also requires the county commissions to conduct an option election on the question of whether to permit a licensed private bed and breakfast, private wine restaurant or private wine spa to sell wine for consumption on the licensed premises between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4622/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4622&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":852032,"bill_number":"HB4621","title":"Defining unimpaired capital and unimpaired surplus","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the definition of total capital for purposes of calculating a state-chartered bank’s lending limit, consistent with the definition of total capital reported quarterly to the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4621/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":852048,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"U.S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":852065,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Prohibiting insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plans from requiring vision care providers provide discounts","description":"Prohibiting insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plans from requiring vision care providers provide discounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":852084,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Increasing salaries for teachers through fiscal year 2020","description":"Increasing salaries for teachers through fiscal year 2020","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":852099,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable A. Keith Wagner","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable A. Keith Wagner","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":852116,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"U.S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","description":"U.S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":852134,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Designating February 19, 2016, as WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","description":"Designating February 19, 2016, as WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":852149,"bill_number":"HB4619","title":"Transferring the Office of Emergency Medical Services from the Bureau for Public Health to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the Office of Emergency Medical Services from the Bureau for Public Health to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4619/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4619&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":852167,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Limiting action to recover unpaid balance on contract made by consumer purchase","description":"Limiting action to recover unpaid balance on contract by consumer purchase","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 1st reading","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":852182,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR11/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":852198,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Clifford Family Memorial Bridge","description":"Clifford Family Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":852214,"bill_number":"HB4623","title":"Relating to limits on charges a secured lender may recover","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify and expand the list of charges that are recoverable by a secured lender from a consumer borrower upon the borrower’s default.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4623/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":852231,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"Arnold Miller Memorial Bridge","description":"Arnold Miller Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":852245,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"U.S. Army SSG James C. Vickers and U.S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SSG James C. Vickers and U.S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":852263,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act of 2016","description":"Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act of 2016","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":852279,"bill_number":"HB4620","title":"Prohibiting the production, manufacture or possession of fentanyl","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make unlawful the production, manufacture or possession of fentanyl.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4620/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4620&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":852294,"bill_number":"HB4624","title":"Relating to information technology projects under the Office of Technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the type of projects that must be managed by the Project Management Office. The bill raises the minimum dollar value for an information technology project to qualify as a major information technology project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4624/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":853695,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Prohibiting DHHR from discontinuing bundled service funding and reimbursement system","description":"Prohibiting DHHR from discontinuing bundled service funding and reimbursement system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB652/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=652&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":853696,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","description":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB657/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=657&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853697,"bill_number":"HB4627","title":"Creating a digital learning pilot project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a digital learning pilot project. The bill establishes a purpose. The bill establishes goals. The bill establishes objectives. The bill establishes key components of the pilot project. The bill establishes qualifications. The bill establishes a deadline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4627/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4627&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":853698,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Modifying requirements for board members of Board of Accountancy","description":"Modifying requirements for board members of Board of Accountancy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB660/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=660&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853699,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Allowing licensed professionals donate time to care of indigent and needy in clinical setting","description":"Allowing licensed professionals donate time to care of indigent and needy in clinical setting","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-04-01","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB658/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=658&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":853700,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"US Army SGT Philip Ray Casto Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Philip Ray Casto Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":853701,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Requiring drug testing for driver involved in accident resulting in death","description":"Requiring drug testing for driver involved in accident resulting in death","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB659/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=659&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":853702,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Relating to temporary higher education classified employees annual salary schedule","description":"Relating to temporary higher education classified employees annual salary schedule","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB642/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=642&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":853703,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Lowering severance tax on extracting coal","description":"Lowering severance tax on extracting coal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853704,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Requiring individuals receiving unemployment compensation seek seasonal employment","description":"Requiring individuals receiving unemployment compensation seek seasonal employment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB643/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=643&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853705,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study professional and occupational licensing boards","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study professional and occupational licensing boards","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853706,"bill_number":"HB4639","title":"Establishing a method for the simple majority of mineral interest owners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a simple majority of mineral interest owners of a tract, who do not own the entire interest, to develop the mineral estate. The bill sets forth accrual and disbursement requirements to minority owners. The bill sets forth legislative intent. Section 2a is new; therefore, the entire section has been underlined.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4639/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4639&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":853707,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Creating DEP Public Improvements Fund","description":"Creating DEP Public Improvements Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB650/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=650&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":853708,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Authorizing counties to offer license plates customized to county","description":"Authorizing counties to offer license plates customized to county","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB644/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=644&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853709,"bill_number":"HB4628","title":"Requiring county boards of education to conduct regular structural inspections of school facilities and structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to conduct regular structural inspections of school facilities and structures establish schedule of rotating inspections for all schools to be inspected at least once every ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4628/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4628&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":853710,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Creating Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis","description":"Creating Compassionate Use Act for Medical Cannabis","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB640/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=640&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":853711,"bill_number":"HB4638","title":"Relating to truancy intervention","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify what constitutes an excused absence, and to ensure that the various excused absences are described with sufficient specificity to enable enforcement of these provisions by the courts.  This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary that met during the 2015-2016 Interim session. This bill was recommended for introduction by the following House members of the Joint Interim Commitiee on the Judiciary: Delegates Shott, Azinger, Byrd, Deem, Fleischauer ,Folk, Foster, Hanshaw, Hicks, lreland, Kessinger, McCuskey, Moore, Overington, Rowe, Shaffer, Skinner, Sobonya, Summers, Weld, and B. White.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4638/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4638&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":853712,"bill_number":"HB4629","title":"Disqualifying a terminated employee from benefits for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test lawfully required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4629/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4629&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":853713,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Providing consent of lawful use of mineral property is not waste and does not constitute trespass","description":"Providing consent of lawful use of mineral property is not waste and does not constitute trespass","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB646/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":853714,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Modifying controlled substance monitoring program","description":"Modifying controlled substance monitoring program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB651/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":853715,"bill_number":"HB4637","title":"Relating to requiring insurers of policies providing for payments on death of a named insured to review databases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require insurers of policies or contracts paying benefits on death of an insured, to review annually to see if the insured has died and to contact beneficiaries or others of availability of benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4637/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4637&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":853716,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Exempting certain complimentary hotel rooms from occupancy tax","description":"Exempting certain complimentary hotel rooms from occupancy tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB647/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=647&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853717,"bill_number":"SJR13","title":"No Protected Class Amendment","description":"No Protected Class Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853718,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Encouraging Congress pass Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016","description":"Encouraging Congress pass Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
{"bill_id":853719,"bill_number":"HB4631","title":"Requiring a hunting blind which is used during firearm deer season to have at least one hundred square inches of fluorescent orange on top","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hunting blinds used during firearm deer season to have at least one hundred square inches of fluorescent orange on top of the blind.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4631/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4631&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steven Shaffer"},
{"bill_id":853720,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state agency websites","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state agency websites","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853721,"bill_number":"HB4633","title":"Requiring the Division of Juvenile Services to transfer to a correctional facility or regional jail any juvenile in its custody that has been transferred to adult jurisdiction of the circuit court and who reaches his or her eighteenth birthday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Juvenile Services to transfer to a correctional facility or regional jail any juvenile in its custody that has been transferred to adult jurisdiction of the circuit court and who reaches his or her eighteenth birthday. The bill requires transfer of juvenile in adult jurisdiction upon reaching eighteen years of age if he or she has either been convicted or is in a pretrial status and directs the Division of Juvenile Services to notify the circuit court of the age of a juvenile reaching the age of eighteen years of age. The bill authorizes the circuit court to conduct a hearing as to alternative placement and mandates that the position of victim be taken under consideration by the court in determining disposition or alternative placement. The bill prohibits juveniles that commit an adult offense while under the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services from returning back to the placement in a juvenile facility if the juvenile has attained the age of eighteen years. Finally, the bill requires the court to conduct a hearing as to placement of a juvenile that has turned eighteen years of age and is remanded back to the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services after completion of an adult sentence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4633/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4633&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":853722,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Creating Minority Economic Development Advisory Team","description":"Creating Minority Economic Development Advisory Team","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB649/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=649&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":853723,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Creating Upper Kanawha Valley Resiliency and Revitalization Program","description":"Creating Upper Kanawha Valley Resiliency and Revitalization Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB656/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=656&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":853724,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Reducing severance tax on coal to 4 percent","description":"Reducing severance tax on coal to 4 percent","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB655/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=655&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":853725,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"US Navy LCDR Helen Elizabeth Peck Memorial Bridge","description":"US Navy LCDR Helen Elizabeth Peck Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":853726,"bill_number":"HB4630","title":"Prohibiting lobbyists and members of their immediate family from contributing funds, either directly or indirectly, to individuals running for election to either the executive or legislative branches of state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit lobbyists and members of their immediate family from contributing funds, either directly or indirectly, to individuals running for election to either the executive or legislative branches of state government. This bill was recommended for introduction by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary that met during the 2015-2016 Interim session. This bill was recommended for introduction by the following House members of the Joint Interim Committee on the Judiciary: Delegates Shott, Azinger, Byrd, Deem, Fleischauer, Folk, Foster, Hanshaw, Hicks, lreland, Kessinger, Lane, McCuskey, Moore, Overington, Rowe, Skinner, Summers, Weld and B. White.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4630/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4630&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":853727,"bill_number":"HB4625","title":"Redirecting certain racing and gaming revenues from greyhound development funds to the State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redirect all revenues derived from racing and gaming that are now deposited into greyhound development funds to be deposited into the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4625/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4625&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":853728,"bill_number":"SJR12","title":"Homestead Home Value Exemption","description":"Homestead Home Value Exemption","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR12/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853729,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Requiring higher education course catalogs include certain information","description":"Requiring higher education course catalogs include certain information","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":853730,"bill_number":"HB4634","title":"Coal Jobs and Revenue Stabilization Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on generating units in this state owned or leased by the taxpayer. The bill provides a credit on the tax increase based upon megawatt hours generated above sixty percent of the rated capacity of the plant and places a cap on the credit. The bill designates amendments to this section as the “Coal Jobs and Revenue Stabilization Act” with definitions. Finally, the bill sets forth an explanation for arriving at a “historic average tonnage for a given calendar month” in order to apply the increased tax and credit in this bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4634/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4634&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":853731,"bill_number":"HB4626","title":"Providing a safe harbor valuation for the measure of tax upon limestone and sandstone","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a safe harbor valuation for the measure of tax on limestone and sandstone quarried or mined for purposes of the West Virginia Severance and Business Privilege Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4626/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4626&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":853732,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Classifying Convention and Visitor's Bureau as public agency","description":"Classifying Convention and Visitor's Bureau as public agency","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB645/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=645&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853733,"bill_number":"HB4635","title":"Relating to a per-credit-hour tuition for community and technical colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit community and technical colleges to charge tuition per credit hour beyond twelve hours in a regular term, but only for credit hours thirteen, fourteen and fifteen.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4635/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4635&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":853734,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Allowing local authorities permit flashing traffic signals during low traffic times","description":"Allowing local authorities permit flashing traffic signals during low traffic times","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 239, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB648/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=648&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":853735,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Creating Food Production Act","description":"Creating Food Production Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB662/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=662&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":853736,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Authorizing Division of Justice and Community Services make grants providing civil legal services to low income persons","description":"Authorizing Division of Justice and Community Services make grants providing civil legal services to low income persons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":853737,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Relating to dog and horse racing and lottery","description":"Transferring revenues from certain greyhound racing funds to State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB641/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=641&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":853738,"bill_number":"HB4632","title":"Providing a six month term for the four new circuit judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a six month term for the four new circuit judges by gubernatorial appointed prior to the beginning of the regular eight year term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4632/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4632&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":853739,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Requiring disclosure of dark money political expenditures","description":"Requiring disclosure of dark money political expenditures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":853752,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Relating to comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"Requiring ACT and ACT Aspire used as comprehensive statewide student assessment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB676/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=676&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":853753,"bill_number":"HB4665","title":"Creating a mandatory grace period for the payment of water and sewer bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require water and sewer facilities to give every customer a thirty-day grace period for payment of their bill before instituting a late fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4665/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4665&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":853754,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Relating to licensing practice of athletic training","description":"Relating to licensing practice of athletic training","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB664/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=664&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":853755,"bill_number":"HB4647","title":"Eliminating the requirement that proceedings against the State, a state agency or state officer be brought and prosecuted in the circuit court of Kanawha County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §14-2-2 of the West Virginia Code and to eliminate the requirement that proceedings against the State, a state agency or state officer be brought and prosecuted in the circuit court of Kanawha County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4647/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4647&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":853756,"bill_number":"HB4644","title":"Relating to jury fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to delete subsection (e) therein which provides the sheriff to pay into the State Treasury all jury costs received from the court clerks and that the sheriff shall be held to account in the sheriff’s annual settlement for all the moneys. This is a clean-up proposal due to the fact that subsection (e) is no longer needed because circuit clerks have been mailing the jury fees to the State Treasury since 2003.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4644/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4644&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":853757,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Creating digital learning pilot project","description":"Creating digital learning pilot project","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB671/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=671&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":853758,"bill_number":"HB4642","title":"Maintaining the solvency of the Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize borrowing from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund for the Unemployment Compensation Fund for up to 180 days in an amount not to exceed $50 million when the balance of the Unemployment Compensation Fund is to be less than $50 million at any time over a 30-day period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4642/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4642&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":853759,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Relating to tuition rates set by higher education institutional governing boards","description":"Allowing Higher Education Policy Commission increase tuition for online courses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB677/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=677&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":853760,"bill_number":"HB4672","title":"Requiring the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board factor in overtime pay received by employees to determine their premiums","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Employee Insurance Agency finance board to base employee premiums on an employees’ total wages, including both salary and overtime.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4672/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4672&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":853761,"bill_number":"SB696","title":"Relating to disposition of seized firearms","description":"Relating to disposition of seized firearms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB696/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=696&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":853762,"bill_number":"SB689","title":"Seeking funding for completing construction of I-73 and I-74","description":"Seeking funding for completing construction of I-73 and I-74","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB689/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=689&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853763,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Exempting certain veterans' organizations and video lottery licenses from local indoor smoking prohibition","description":"Exempting certain veterans' organizations and video lottery licenses from local indoor smoking prohibition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB666/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=666&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":853766,"bill_number":"SB685","title":"Allowing individuals twenty-one years of age operate or ride motorcycle without helmet","description":"Allowing individuals twenty-one years of age operate or ride motorcycle without helmet","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB685/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=685&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853769,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Clarifying lottery prize is WV source income for nonresident","description":"Clarifying lottery prize is WV source income for nonresident","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB672/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=672&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":853770,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Establishing specific valuation for timberland for ad valorem property tax purposes","description":"Establishing specific valuation for timberland for ad valorem property tax purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB679/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853771,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"U.S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and U.S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and U.S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":853773,"bill_number":"SB687","title":"Allowing mine reclamation sites be used for military installations or homeland security offices","description":"Allowing mine reclamation sites be used for military installations or homeland security offices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB687/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=687&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853774,"bill_number":"SB690","title":"Making second Friday of February in even-numbered years primary election day in WV beginning 2018","description":"Making second Friday of Februray in even-numbered years primary election day in WV beginning 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB690/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=690&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":853775,"bill_number":"HB4660","title":"Relating to the information required to be included in support of an application to the Public Service Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a water, sewer and/or stormwater service project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable an applicant for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a water, sewer, and/or stormwater project to file a complete application without incurring the expense of an engineer’s final engineering design report, and obtaining interests in real property related to the project, and to direct an entity that has received a certificate of convenience and necessity to pursue a rate change through the appropriate process when post-project rates have increased above the rate previously approved by the Public Service Commission by 15% or less, without being at risk that in such proceeding the Public Service Commission will rescind or modify the scope of the previously granted certificate of convenience and necessity.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4660/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4660&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":853776,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Designating April 16, 2016 as World Voice Day","description":"Designating April 16, 2016 as World Voice Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Terry Waxman"},
{"bill_id":853777,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers","description":"Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":853780,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"U.S. Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":853781,"bill_number":"SB695","title":"Discontinuing requirements pertaining to payment of wages to workers employed by public agency in construction of public improvements","description":"Discontinuing requirements pertaining to payment of wages to workers employed by public agency in construction of public improvements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB695/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=695&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":853782,"bill_number":"HB4641","title":"Relating to the limitation of action that applies to an action to recover the unpaid balance due upon a contract made by a consumer for the purchase of personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply a six year statute of limitations to an action to recover the unpaid balance due and owing to the seller, assignee, or other holder of dealer paper made by a consumer, which is consistent with the statute of limitations that applies to an action to recover amounts due on a note.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4641/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4641&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":853785,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Establishing incentives for public schools to make recreational facilities available for public use","description":"Establishing incentives for public schools to make recreational facilities available for public use","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB692/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=692&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":853786,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Authorizing Director of DNR lease unused or abandoned railway routes to operate tourist excursions","description":"Authorizing Director of DNR lease unused or abandoned railway routes to operate tourist excursions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB684/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=684&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853787,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Requiring proficiency in civics as condition for high school or GED diploma","description":"Requiring proficiency in civics as condition for high school or GED diploma","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB669/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=669&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":853788,"bill_number":"HB4674","title":"Relating to motor vehicle back-up lamps","description":"Relating to motor vehicle back-up lamps","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4674/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4674&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853792,"bill_number":"HJR46","title":"Redistricting Amendment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to appoint a five member independent commission to submit plans to the West Virginia Legislature on .how to effectively and democratically redistrict the state into one hundred separate delegate districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":853793,"bill_number":"HB4654","title":"Relating to the Executive Secretary of the Board of Registered Professional Nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the Board of Registered Professional Nurses executive secretary’s experience requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4654/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4654&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":853794,"bill_number":"HB4643","title":"Eliminating requirements that state provide for professional training and development of teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate state payment for teacher and principal training, and to require that the money saved be directed to the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Â Professional development in public schools shall be optional and at the discretion of county school boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4643/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4643&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":853795,"bill_number":"HB4663","title":"Establishing an on-call center for state residents to receive assistance with healthcare","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a statewide call-in center for all state residents to utilize as an access point to get advice for medical conditions. The call-in center will allow an initial review of a health condition and if authorized by the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, allow reference by the nurse for assistance from a physician. The Commissioner will establish protocols and contract with a vendor to administer the on-call center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4663/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4663&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":853796,"bill_number":"HB4670","title":"Relating to designation of social workers in the Department of Health and Human Services to promote better student school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have social workers named for each elementary, Â middle school and junior high school in the state who are to be available to teachers, principals, and other school staff upon request, to help improve or maintain school attendance and performance and to improve the health and well being of students at home. Limitations on services are set forth.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4670/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4670&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":853797,"bill_number":"HB4669","title":"Redirecting certain funds of the West Virginia Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Department of Education to transfer an amount equal to one half of the department’s 2015 budget for administrative costs into a special account for the purpose of increasing teacher salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4669/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4669&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":853799,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Relating to ownership and use of conduit providing telephone service","description":"Relating to ownership and use of conduit providing telephone service","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":853800,"bill_number":"HB4657","title":"Prohibiting state agencies, boards and commissions from hiring lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies from hiring lobbyists and declaring that the executive director of each state agency to have exclusive, non-delegable authority to lobby on behalf of the state agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4657/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4657&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":853801,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating to taxes on alcohol","description":"Relating to taxes on alcohol","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB674/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=674&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":853804,"bill_number":"HB4656","title":"Granting the Finance Division within the Department of Administration supervisory control over the board of Accountancy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the board of Accountancy is an advisory board under the Finance Division within the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4656/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4656&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":853805,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Increasing excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures","description":"Increasing excise tax on bottled soft drinks, syrups and dry mixtures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB668/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=668&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":853806,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"U.S. Air Force SMSgt Billie E. 'Bunky' Hodge Bridge","description":"U.S. Air Force SMSgt Billie E. 'Bunky' Hodge Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":853807,"bill_number":"HB4652","title":"Relating to the creation of an intermediate contractor’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow contractors to obtain a limited contractor’s license without the need for an examination.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4652/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4652&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853808,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Establishing Board of Music Therapy","description":"Establishing Board of Music Therapy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB680/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=680&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":853811,"bill_number":"HB4664","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety or preventing hazardous conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4664/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4664&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":853815,"bill_number":"SB698","title":"Permitting natural gas companies enter upon real property in certain instances for limited purposes","description":"Permitting natural gas companies enter upon real property in certain instances for limited purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB698/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=698&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":853816,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study if economically beneficial to map, name and promote all existing unpaved trails","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study if economically beneficial to map, name and promote all existing unpaved trails","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853817,"bill_number":"HB4662","title":"Permitting the Superintendent of the State Police to collect $3 dollars from the sale of motor vehicle inspection stickers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Superintendent of the State Police to collect $3 from the sale of a motor vehicle inspection station to purchase, equip and maintain vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 246, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4662/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4662&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":853818,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Modifying certain air pollution standards","description":"Modifying certain air pollution standards","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 107, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":853821,"bill_number":"SB686","title":"Authorizing local governing authorities hold sanctioned motor vehicle races on roads, streets or airports under their jurisdiction","description":"Allowing exception for locally authorized races on county or municipal roads","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB686/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=686&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853822,"bill_number":"SR44","title":"Recognizing WV State Historic Preservation Office","description":"Recognizing WV State Historic Preservation Office","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":853823,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Allowing old or abandoned railway beds be used for lawful recreational purposes","description":"Allowing old or abandoned railway beds be used for lawful recreational purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB683/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=683&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853825,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","description":"Hill Brothers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":853826,"bill_number":"HB4671","title":"Relating to schedule three controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate human chorionic gonadotropin as a schedule three substance except when used for injection or implantation in cattle and other nonhuman species.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4671/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4671&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":853827,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Memorializing the Armenian Genocide of 1915 through 1923 and Proclaiming April 24 as a Day of Remembrance","description":"Memorializing the Armenian Genocide of 1915 through 1923 and Proclaiming April 24 as a Day of Remembrance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":853828,"bill_number":"HB4645","title":"West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an earned income tax credit against the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4645/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4645&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":853829,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Providing safe harbor valuation for measure of tax on limestone and sandstone","description":"Providing safe harbor valuation for measure of tax on limestone and sandstone","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB673/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=673&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":853830,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Providing teachers' lessons plans be available on Internet to student and parents","description":"Providing teachers' lessons plans be available on Internet to student and parents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853833,"bill_number":"HB4651","title":"Relating to professional examination requirements for hearing-aid dealers and fitters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for professional licensure to pass the International Licensing Examination for Hearing Healthcare Professionals or an equivalent examination; to require applicants for professional licensure to pass a nationally recognized practical examination, or a practical examination designed by the West Virginia Board of Hearing-Aid Dealers to test certain demonstrated skills and techniques; to require applicants to pass an examination, designed by the board, to test knowledge of certain local laws and practices; to eliminate the requirement that the board provide applicants with certain details pertaining to an applicant’s failure of an examination; and to authorize emergency and legislative rulemaking.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4651/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4651&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853834,"bill_number":"HB4661","title":"Relating to child welfare","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Aging Out of Foster Unit within the Department of Health and Human Resources to assist children eighteen years of age or older who have been in the foster care system. The bill authorizes the Unit to track and collect statistics related to these children, provide assistance to them and to report annually to the Governor and Joint Committee on Government and Finance and the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources. The bill uses the “vapor product” definition from §16-9A-2 of this code and places a tax on “vapor products”, equal to the tax on tobacco products other than cigarettes to finance the Aging Out of Foster Unit. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4661/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4661&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":853835,"bill_number":"HB4666","title":"Ban-the-Box Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Ban-the-Box Act which prohibits public employers from asking applicants for employment to disclose information concerning the applicant’s criminal record or history, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4666/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4666&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":853836,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Authorizing telephone public utilities provide system of centrally located cellular telephone hot spots where signals are weak or unavailable","description":"Authorizing telephone public utilities provide system of centrally located cellular telephone hot spots where signals are weak or unavailable","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB682/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853839,"bill_number":"SB699","title":"Reauthorizing amendment allowing certain food products produced in private home kitchen for sale at farmers market","description":"Reauthorizing amendment allowing certain food products produced in private home kitchen for sale at farmers market","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB699/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=699&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":853840,"bill_number":"HB4655","title":"Prohibiting insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plans from requiring vision care providers to provide discounts on noncovered services or materials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plans from requiring vision care providers to provide discounts on noncovered services or materials. It prohibits eye care providers from charging more to enrollees for noncovered services than the normal and customary fee. The bill provides that insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plans may not provide for a nominal reimbursement in order to claim that a service or material is covered and prohibits insurers, vision care plan or vision care discount plan from falsely representing benefits provided to sell coverage or communicate benefits to enrollees. The bill prohibits the requirement that eye care providers be credentialed through a designated vision plan and provides pay parity for optometrist and ophthalmologists. The bill provides that optometrist and ophthalmologist be held to the same credentialing standards. It prohibits eye care providers from being required to accept all plan and discount plans offered by an insurer, vision care plan or vision care discount plan in order to be on a panel for the insurer, vision care plan or vision care discount plan. The bill prohibits the insurer, vision care plan or vision care discount plan from changing the terms of an agreement with an eye care provider without communication with and agreement from the eye care provider. It also permits eye care providers to use any lab or supplier and notification of contract changes; creating a private right of action for eye care providers and places limits on charge backs of administrative fees and other recoupments. The bill provides that an insurer, vision care plan or vision care discount plan shall not discriminate against a provider based on geographic location of the eye care provider. And, the bill authorizes suits for injunctions by persons aggrieved or by Insurance Commissioner and recovery of monetary damages, costs and attorney’s fees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4655/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4655&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":853841,"bill_number":"HB4659","title":"Authorizing local health departments to bill health insurance plans for services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit local public health departments to bill for health care service fees without having to obtain the approval of the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4659/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4659&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":853842,"bill_number":"HB4667","title":"Creating a State Animal Abuse Registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide legal protections for, and update the legal processes relating to, the humane treatment of animals. The bill establishes an animal abuse registry for persons convicted of crimes of abuse of animals and provides a fund and a means of entering and sharing information with the registry. The bill removes the exemption of cats from registration and provides for an annual registration of cats as well as dogs. The additional proceeds from these registration fees will be used to support the animal shelter and humane society facilities used by the county. This bill also prohibits the hoarding of animals and provides for the disposition and care of maltreated animals as well as mental treatment for the hoarder when needed. In addition, the bill increases some penalties for abusing animals or using them to fight.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4667/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4667&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Peoples Guthrie"},
{"bill_id":853845,"bill_number":"HB4658","title":"Relating to the Board of Funeral Service Examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the qualifications for board members of the Board of Funeral Service Examiners while providing for the continuous service of qualifying board members. The bill also provides for the disqualification of certain members who become licensees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4658/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4658&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":853846,"bill_number":"HB4640","title":"Providing a tax credit for a taxpayer educating a student in a private or home school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit in the amount of fifty percent of the cost of educating a student in a public school for educating a student in a private or home school. The bill provides for rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4640/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4640&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Nelson"},
{"bill_id":853847,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways permit DOH participate in construction or maintenance of publicly funded highway jobs","description":"Authorizing Commissioner of Highways permit DOH participate in construction or maintenance of publicly funded highway jobs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB663/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=663&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853848,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Proclaiming and making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia","description":"Proclaiming and making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":853850,"bill_number":"HB4648","title":"Providing additional pay for public employees who reside in counties with the highest median home costs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide additional pay for public employees who reside in counties with the highest median home costs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4648/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4648&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":853851,"bill_number":"HB4650","title":"Relating to the venue for suits and other actions against the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a pro se plaintiff or petitioner to file a claim or petition against the state, a state officer, or state agency in the circuit court of a county in which the plaintiff or petitioner resides or in which a claim arose.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4650/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4650&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":853852,"bill_number":"HB4668","title":"Raising the allowable threshold of the coal severance tax revenue fund budgeted for personal services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the allowable threshold of the coal severance tax revenue fund budgeted for personal services from one fourth to one half.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/1/16","last_action_date":"2016-04-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4668/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4668&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":853855,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Calling on and applying to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states","description":"Calling on and applying to the United States Congress to call a convention of the states","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":853856,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Providing for recordkeeping and creating database of sale or purchase total loss vehicles","description":"Providing for recordkeeping and creating database of sale or purchase total loss vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB665/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=665&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":853859,"bill_number":"SB697","title":"Clarifying reporting and disclosure requirements relating to election campaign contributions and spending","description":"Clarifying reporting and disclosure requirements relating to election campaign contributions and spending","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB697/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=697&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":853860,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Relating to filling vacancies in elected offices","description":"Relating to filling vacancies in elected offices","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":853861,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Designating February 22, 2016, as WV Arts Day","description":"Designating February 22, 2016, as WV Arts Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":853862,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Providing safe harbor valuation for measure of tax on limestone and sandstone","description":"Providing safe harbor valuation for measure of tax on limestone and sandstone","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB675/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Herb Snyder"},
{"bill_id":853863,"bill_number":"HB4653","title":"Relating to spaying and neutering of companion animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the spaying and neutering of companion animals. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill states its purpose. The bill sets forth its scope. The bill requires the reproductive neutering of domestic dogs and cats. The bill provides exceptions. The bill establishes certain conclusive presumptions. The bill provides certain rebuttable presumptions. The bill requires the registration of breeders. The bill provides exceptions. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill establishes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4653/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4653&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":853864,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Mark Douglas Cool Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Corps Cpl Mark Douglas Cool Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":853865,"bill_number":"HB4649","title":"Relating to limitations and suits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any action for the default of payment of a credit card debt be brought within three years of the date of default.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4649/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4649&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":853866,"bill_number":"HB4646","title":"Authorizing county process servers and court security personnel to carry dangerous and deadly weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county process servers and court security personnel to carry dangerous and deadly weapons when performing their duties if authorized by the county sheriff and after completing firearms safety training with annual requalification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4646/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4646&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":853867,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Protecting right to farm","description":"Protecting right to farm","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB667/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=667&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":853868,"bill_number":"HB4673","title":"Providing for a crime for the theft, damage or release of deer from private game farms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a crime for the theft, damage or release of deer from private game farms. The bill makes the crime a misdemeanor; and provides for a criminal penalty and restitution to be paid to the victimized private game farm owner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4673/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4673&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":853869,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Designating that March 2016 be proclaimed as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month","description":"Designating that March 2016 be proclaimed as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Anna Border-Sheppard"},
{"bill_id":853870,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Seeking funding for completing construction of Coalfields Expressway","description":"Seeking funding for completing construction of Coalfields Expressway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB693/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=693&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":853871,"bill_number":"SB688","title":"Relating to county and regional solid waste facility siting plans","description":"Relating to county and regional solid waste facility siting plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB688/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=688&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":853970,"bill_number":"HB4705","title":"Relating to adding an additional type of West Virginia source income of nonresident individual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that traditional lottery prizes from a lottery game conducted by the West Virginia Lottery Commission are West Virginia source income for a nonresident individual for personal income tax purposes, and to clarify that traditional lottery prizes will not be considered as wages for purposes of the reciprocal tax treatment of wages and compensation with other states..","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4705/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4705&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":854241,"bill_number":"HB4716","title":"Requiring community corrections performance measurement standards for agencies responsible for supervising individuals placed on probation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require community corrections performance measurement standards for agencies responsible for supervising individuals placed on probation, serving a period of parole or post-incarceration supervision after jail. The bill defines terms and requires reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4716/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4716&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":854247,"bill_number":"HB4719","title":"Allowing employees with an NAPT certification to be eligible for transportation management positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow employees with an NAPT certification to be eligible for transportation management positions, even if they are posted in the professional service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4719/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4719&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":854253,"bill_number":"HB4687","title":"Relating to registration programs by the clerk of the county commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to further define the requirements for annual voter registration programs in local high schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4687/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4687&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":854259,"bill_number":"HB4685","title":"Relating to professional and occupational board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit lay members from having a license from the board upon which they serve; indemnify board members from personal liability; prohibiting impersonation of board licensees; requiring boards to apply to use the sunrise process to expand their scopes of practice; and requiring boards to submit names of qualified individuals to the Governor for possible appointment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4685/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4685&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ihle"},
{"bill_id":854266,"bill_number":"HB4710","title":"Eliminating the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund and transferring that money and future money that would have gone to that fund one-half to the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund and to transfer those funds one-half to the Public Employees Insurance Agency and one- half to the IDD waiver program of DHHR..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4710/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4710&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":854272,"bill_number":"HB4701","title":"Providing funding of state programs through increased taxes on beer, wine and liquor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase taxes on alcoholic beverages to provide additional general revenue for the state budget. The bill increases the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer, increases the tax on purchases of liquor and wine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4701/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4701&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":854278,"bill_number":"HB4691","title":"Establishing two new tax brackets for personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish two new tax brackets for personal income tax in West Virginia for persons whose income tax in West Virginia exceeds $500,000 and $1,000,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4691/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4691&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":854285,"bill_number":"HB4680","title":"Creating a medical exemption to criminal laws against marijuana use and possession","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a medical exemption to criminal laws against marijuana use or possession.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Select Committee on Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4680/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4680&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Flanigan"},
{"bill_id":854292,"bill_number":"HB4722","title":"Codifying the West Virginia Procedures Manual for the Education of Students with Exceptionalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish in the West Virginia Code procedures relating to implementation of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 and to update the procedures and interpretations that have been implemented by the State Board of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4722/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4722&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":854298,"bill_number":"HB4721","title":"Providing that individuals working in certain seasonal employment are not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to; provide that individuals working in certain seasonal employment are not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. Seasonal employee is defined as an individual who is employed for a limited time only or that individual’s performance is contemplated for a particular piece of work, usually of short duration. This includes individuals who are employed seasonally at athletic or entertainment venues and arenas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4721/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4721&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":854305,"bill_number":"HB4720","title":"Prohibiting the sale and consumption of powdered alcohol","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale and consumption of powdered alcohol. The bill provides exceptions and defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4720/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4720&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":854312,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Designating March 7-13, 2016, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","description":"Designating March 7-13, 2016, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":854318,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Designating February 23, 2016, as West Virginia State University Day","description":"Designating February 23, 2016, as West Virginia State University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":854325,"bill_number":"HB4682","title":"The Agriculture and Tourism Incentive Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the agricultural and tourism development act. It covers wineries, farm wineries, micro-breweries, and mini-distilleries. A tax credit is provided for capital expenditures, local regulation is limited and the consequences of a sale of the business are enunciated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4682/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4682&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":854334,"bill_number":"HB4717","title":"Relating to the sale of vehicles whose title is branded as total loss, salvage, or similar brand","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for record keeping of and create a database of the sale or purchase of motor vehicles whose title is branded as total loss, salvage or similar brand.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4717/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4717&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":854340,"bill_number":"HB4713","title":"Authorizing the medical use of cannabis based pharmaceutical products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the medical use of cannabis based pharmaceutical products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4713/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4713&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":854347,"bill_number":"HB4686","title":"Prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting new Common Core academic content standards","description":"Prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting new Common Core academic content standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4686/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4686&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":854354,"bill_number":"HB4695","title":"Establishing a temporary maximum contribution rate to the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the amount of contribution for PEIA contributions to a maximum contribution of twelve percent for employees and eighty-eight percent for the employer for a two year period, at which time it would return to the eighty percent for the employer and twenty percent for employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4695/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4695&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":854359,"bill_number":"HB4683","title":"West Virginia Second Chance Driver’s License Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program, administered by the director of the Division of Justice and Community Services, to allow a person to obtain a stay of a driver’s license suspension or removal from the commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining employment if he or she makes monthly contributions for unpaid court costs to the Division of Justice and Community Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4683/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4683&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":854367,"bill_number":"HB4693","title":"Establishing a recovery fee for the rental of heavy equipment property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a recovery fee for the rental of heavy equipment property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4693/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4693&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":854373,"bill_number":"HB4676","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan election of prosecuting attorneys generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the nonpartisan election of prosecuting attorneys.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4676/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4676&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":854378,"bill_number":"HB4702","title":"Eliminating the hotel-motel tax on complementary hotel rooms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the hotel-motel tax on complementary hotel rooms; transfer certain revenues derived from racetrack video lottery, and racetrack table games to the state Excess Lottery revenue fund; distribute certain revenues from the state Excess Lottery revenue fund to certain distributees; defund the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund and West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund and transferring money that would have gone to those funds to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; eliminate prohibition of smoking in certain gaming establishments; provide for Racing Commission to approve number of racing days requested by racing association; eliminate racing day requirement to maintain video lottery license; eliminating prohibition of ATM’s on casino floors; authorize minors accompanied by an adult to cross gaming floor to access food service areas; eliminate recall elections for video lottery and racetrack table games and allow video lottery licensees to serve alcoholic beverages during hours of operation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4702/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4702&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":854387,"bill_number":"HB4677","title":"Providing accessible parking spaces for Purple Heart recipients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize, on a voluntary basis, allocation of parking spaces for Purple Heart recipients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4677/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4677&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":854393,"bill_number":"HB4684","title":"Authorizing local units of government to adopt local energy efficiency partnership programs","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4684/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4684&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":854400,"bill_number":"HB4703","title":"Reclassifying Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher I, II and III positions as Aide V, Aide VI and Aide VII positions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reclassify Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher I, II and III positions as Aide V, Aide VI and Aide VII positions, respectively. The bill defines terms and provides that pay grades remain the same.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4703/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4703&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":854407,"bill_number":"HB4694","title":"Permitting nonprofessional personnel to be hired as athletic coaches in certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit nonprofessional personnel to be hired as athletic coaches if there are no qualified professional personnel available. The bill sets forth the conditions for employment and provides for rule-making,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4694/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4694&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":854412,"bill_number":"HB4678","title":"Relating to penalties incurred from obstructing, fleeing from and making false statements to law-enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the penalties for several of the violations under this section to make it clear that the convicted person may be fined and confined. The offenses include obstructing, fleeing from and making false statements to law-enforcement, probation and parole officers and interfering with emergency communications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4678/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4678&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":854418,"bill_number":"HB4715","title":"Exempting commercial airlines from obtaining licenses to serve liquor, beer or wine on flights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt commercial airlines from the licensing requirements of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4715/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4715&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":854430,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":854436,"bill_number":"HB4692","title":"Relating to offenses and penalties for practicing osteopathic medicine without a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to align the criminal penalties of practicing osteopathic medicine with those of practicing allopathic medicine.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4692/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4692&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":854442,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Recognizing Sylvia Shafer for her tireless efforts in advocating for humane treatment of animals","description":"Recognizing Sylvia Shafer for her tireless efforts in advocating for humane treatment of animals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":854448,"bill_number":"HB4711","title":"Allowing a mother breastfeeding a child to be excused from jury duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a mother breastfeeding a child to be excused from jury duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4711/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4711&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":854455,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Designating February 23, 2016, as Mercer County Day","description":"Designating February 23, 2016, as Mercer County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":854463,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Extending the Conference Committee relating to H. B. 2800, Adding law-enforcement officers' contact information and names of family members to the list of exemptions from public records requests.","description":"Extending the Conference Committee relating to H. B. 2800, Adding law-enforcement officers' contact information and names of family members to the list of exemptions from public records requests.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":854469,"bill_number":"HB4709","title":"Requiring the Auditor to train members of local instrumentalities of counties and municipalities in appropriate rules of order and the West Virginia Ethics Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Auditor to train members of local instrumentalities of counties and municipalities in appropriate rules of order and the West Virginia Ethics Act. It allows additional training and requires participation by the members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4709/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4709&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":854475,"bill_number":"HB4708","title":"Relating to additional duties for the Secretary of State relating to voter registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give additional duties for the Secretary of State relating to voter registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4708/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4708&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":854480,"bill_number":"HB4723","title":"Creating a program of instruction for students in workforce preparedness to be added to the curriculum of courses in secondary schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program of instruction for students in workforce preparedness to be added to the curriculum of courses in secondary schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4723/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4723&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":854488,"bill_number":"HB4698","title":"Enabling applicants for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a water, sewer, and/or storm water project to file complete applications without incurring the expense of an engineer’s preparation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable applicants for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a water, sewer, and/or storm water project to file complete applications without incurring the expense of an engineer’s preparation of final engineering design materials or obtaining interests in real property related to the project, and to direct an entity that has received a certificate of convenience and necessity to pursue a rate change through the appropriate process when post-project rates have increased above the rate previously approved by the Public Service Commission by fifteen percent or less, without being at risk that in such proceeding the Public Service Commission will rescind or modify the scope of the previously granted certificate of convenience and necessity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4698/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4698&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":854494,"bill_number":"HB4679","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":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4679/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4679&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Morgan"},
{"bill_id":854501,"bill_number":"HB4696","title":"Creating the unlicensed practice review board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an unlicensed practice review board to which licensing boards shall submit all complaints against unlicensed practitioners.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4696/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4696&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":854509,"bill_number":"HB4690","title":"Providing a ten percent discount to West Virginia residents for lodging, camping and other recreational activities at state parks and forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent discount to West Virginia residents for lodging, camping and other recreation activities at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4690/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4690&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Perry"},
{"bill_id":854514,"bill_number":"HB4706","title":"Relating to county board regional meetings","description":"The purpose of this bill is require regional county board meetings on empowering and equipping boards to attain goals for public education. The meeting would take place between August 1 and December 1, 2016 and replace the currently required biennial meetings on shared services. Based on the report on these meetings, the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability will make recommendations it deems necessary to the Legislature for consideration during the 2017 and 2018 regular sessions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4706/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4706&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":854523,"bill_number":"HB4718","title":"Defining the term minor boundary adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the term “minor boundary adjustment.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4718/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4718&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":854530,"bill_number":"HB4704","title":"Operating and maintaining a fully interoperable statewide network to facilitate public and private use of health care information in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of directors of the West Virginia Health Information Network and the West Virginia Health Care Authority to determine and, with the approval of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, to implement the most efficient and cost effective method for providing an interoperable health information network, which may include transferring the assets and liabilities of the current health information network to a private nonprofit corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4704/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4704&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":854538,"bill_number":"HB4689","title":"Establishing a specific valuation of managed timberland and timberland that is not managed timberland for ad valorem property tax purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a specific valuation of managed timberland and timberland that is not managed timberland for ad valorem property tax purposes. The bill provides remedies to persons aggrieved by the valuations and for compliance inspections and notice of revocation. The bill provides for appeals and an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4689/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4689&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":854544,"bill_number":"HB4699","title":"Limiting supervision of laying of lines on state rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to not allow the state to require a public service district to have a state engineer on site during the entire construction period of projects on state rights-of-way.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4699/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4699&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":854550,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Self Injury Awareness Day","description":"Self Injury Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":854556,"bill_number":"HB4700","title":"Clarifying the prohibition of a magistrate assistant being a member of the immediate family of a magistrate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the prohibition of a magistrate assistant being a member of the immediate family of a magistrate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4700/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4700&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":854563,"bill_number":"HB4714","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4714/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4714&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Skinner"},
{"bill_id":854570,"bill_number":"HB4681","title":"Taxing attorneys legal service fees as service taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to tax attorney’s legal service fees as service taxes, and dedicate the proceeds to the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4681/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4681&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Timothy Manchin"},
{"bill_id":854577,"bill_number":"HB4712","title":"Relating to permitted use and possession of marihuana","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decriminalize and permit personal use, growth and possession of certain amounts of marihuana by persons over the age of twenty-one under certain circumstances; to remove marihuana from the list of schedule I drugs; to create a tax stamp for eligible persons to purchase to allow for possession of up to two ounces or marihuana; to provide method for distribution of stamps; to decriminalize first offense distribution of under 30 grams of marihuana; to establish news criminal penalties for marihuana possession and sale; and to provide for a medical exemption to criminal laws against marihuana use or possession.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4712/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4712&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":854582,"bill_number":"HB4697","title":"Relating to the right of the Department of Health and Human Resources to subrogation for third-party liability settlements, by recipients who receive assistance under the Medicaid Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to .affirm the right of the Department of Health and Human Resources to subrogation for third-party liability settlements, by recipients who receive assistance under the Medicaid Program. The bill provides that a settlement in the aggregate that does not exceed $20,000 is exempt from the provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4697/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4697&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":854588,"bill_number":"HB4675","title":"Requiring the election of prosecuting attorneys be on a nonpartisan basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change provisions for election of prosecuting attorneys, requiring election of prosecuting attorneys to be on a nonpartisan basis and on the same date as primary elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4675/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4675&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":854594,"bill_number":"HB4707","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; to transfer all powers and duties of the commission relating to governance of institutions of higher education to the board of governors of the institutions; to transfer all powers and duties of the commission to secure, provide, or administer financial support for educational or research purposes to the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts; to provide for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the commission; and to authorize legislative and emergency rulemaking. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4707/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4707&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":854600,"bill_number":"HB4688","title":"Relating to basic state aid to public education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an adjustment to the allocated state aid share to any county on account of, and in the amount of, payments or contributions in lieu of property tax distributed from the sheriff to the county board of education as a result of payment in lieu of tax agreements first entered into on or after July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4688/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4688&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":854971,"bill_number":"HB4636","title":"Increasing the penalties for violating the Whistle-blower Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for violating the Whistle-blower Law. The bill additional authorizes the termination from employment for a violation, instead of the current allowance of a suspension not to exceed six months.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4636/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4636&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":855116,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"U.S. Army CPL Fon Mitchell Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army CPL Fon Mitchell Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":855130,"bill_number":"HJR47","title":"Term Limits for Senators and Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature and county commissioners","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to limit the number of terms a senator or delegate may serve in the West Virginia Legislature and the number of terms a county commissioner may serve.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patsy Trecost"},
{"bill_id":855145,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"US Marine Corps SGT Mike Plasha Memorial Bridge","description":"US Marine Corps SGT Mike Plasha Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Laird"},
{"bill_id":855162,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting US General Services Administration support KVC Health Systems, Inc., plan to reuse Navy Information Operations Command Sugar Grove Support Facility","description":"Requesting US General Services Administration support KVC Health Systems, Inc., plan to reuse Navy Information Operations Command Sugar Grove Support Facility","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR46/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":855174,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Congratulating Cabell Midland High School boys' cross country team","description":"Congratulating Cabell Midland High School boys' cross country team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":855194,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Blue Demon Highway Bridge","description":"Blue Demon Highway Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Clif Moore"},
{"bill_id":855208,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Congratulating Charleston Catholic High School girls' soccer team","description":"Congratulating Charleston Catholic High School girls' soccer team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":855222,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"WV State Police SGT Harold E. Dailey Bridge","description":"WV State Police SGT Harold E. Dailey Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR47/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Art Kirkendoll"},
{"bill_id":855239,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","description":"Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":855253,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"US Army SGT Deforest Lee Talbert Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Deforest Lee Talbert Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR45/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":855416,"bill_number":"HB4727","title":"Relating to state plan amendments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislative oversight of the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Waiver Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4727/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4727&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":855458,"bill_number":"HB4732","title":"Relating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of Highways","description":"Relating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of Highways","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4732/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4732&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":855503,"bill_number":"HB4733","title":"Relating to requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","description":"Relating to requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4733/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4733&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":855548,"bill_number":"HB4728","title":"Relating to schedule three controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate human chorionic gonadotropin as a schedule three substance except when used for injection or implantation in cattle and other nonhuman species.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4728/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4728&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":855591,"bill_number":"HB4725","title":"Relating to providing the procedures for the filling of vacancies in the offices of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit judge, family court judge or magistrate and making certain clarifications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4725/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4725&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":855634,"bill_number":"HB4730","title":"Relating to computer science courses of instruction","description":"Relating to computer science courses of instruction","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4730/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4730&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":855677,"bill_number":"HB4731","title":"Relating to requiring comprehensive drug awareness and prevention program in all public schools","description":"Relating to requiring comprehensive drug awareness and prevention program in all public schools","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4731/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4731&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":855818,"bill_number":"SJR14","title":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","description":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 1st reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR14/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":855870,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study addition of medical review panels in medical malpractice cases","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study addition of medical review panels in medical malpractice cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR48/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":856138,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Requesting study of fiscal impact of relatives of landowner to hunt, trap and fish without obtaining license","description":"Requesting study of fiscal impact of relatives of landowner to hunt, trap and fish without obtaining license","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR50/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":856224,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Requesting study of funding options for ATV and off-highway recreational vehicle trail development","description":"Requesting study of funding options for ATV and off-highway recreational vehicle trail development","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-02-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR49/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":856309,"bill_number":"SB700","title":"Authorizing Berkeley County Council own or operate a drug treatment or drug rehabilitation facility","description":"Authorizing Berkeley County Council own or operate a drug treatment or drug rehabilitation facility","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-25","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 227)","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB700/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=700&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":856481,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Designating February 26, 2016, as Marshall University Day","description":"Designating February 26, 2016, as Marshall University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":856502,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Honoring William \"Red\" Dawson for dedication and service to Marshall University and West Virginia","description":"Honoring William \"Red\" Dawson for dedication and service to Marshall University and West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":856558,"bill_number":"HB4734","title":"Relating to mine subsidence insurance","description":"Relating to mine subsidence insurance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4734/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4734&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":856609,"bill_number":"HB4726","title":"Relating to coal mining generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance the state’s mine safety and environmental statutes. The bill makes findings. The bill eliminates the Department of Environmental Protection Office of Explosives and Blasting and consolidates the remaining duties and responsibilities related to blasting to the Department of Environmental Protection Division of Mining and Reclamation. The bill adds blasting oversight. The bill provides that the Department of Environmental Protection shall revise rules on hydrologic protection and stormwater runoff analyses on mining operations and to promulgate rules that conform with the federal regulations requirements to minimize the disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance at a mine site and in associated off-site areas. The bill provides that cumulative hydrologic impact assessment may be conducted. The bill requires a statement of probable hydrologic consequences and to prevent flooding. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to follow deadlines for approving or denying applications for site specific water quality criteria. The bill modifies certain findings, ventilation requirements, safety inspection for gases, and roof or rib requirements. The bill permits the director to amend penalties. The bill provides that state mine rescue teams may serve as back up mine rescue teams for mines in this state. The bill provides that the Director of the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training shall have the authority to amend rules for the use of diesel equipment in the state’s mines. The bill provides that in hearings over suspensions for positive drug tests, the state Board of Appeals to allow evidence of testing procedures and test results be introduced through notarized affidavits from Medical Review Officers and testify if necessary. The bill provides for telephonic testimony under oath. The bill provides that the penalty for not reporting accidents in fifteen minutes to the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training be modified to “up to $100,000”. The bill provides that the Director of Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training shall have the authority to modify assessed penalties and penalties and that assessed penalties may be modified by the state Board of Appeals based on a vote of two board members. The bill allows company input into state supervisory training and how it is to be scheduled during the year. The bill provides a method in case a miners’ wireless emergency communication device fails.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4726/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4726&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":856610,"bill_number":"HB4735","title":"Relating to the definition of health care provider, and clarifying that speech-language pathologists and audiologists are two separate providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that speech-language pathologists and audiologists are two different providers.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4735/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4735&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John McCuskey"},
{"bill_id":856744,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"Harry C. \"Buck\" Markley, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"Harry C. \"Buck\" Markley, Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR53/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":856745,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting interim study of structure of Regional Educational Service Agencies","description":"Requesting interim study of structure of Regional Educational Service Agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR51/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":856746,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Requesting study of feasibility of home modification tax credit to make homes more accessible for older adults and disabled","description":"Requesting study of feasibility of home modification tax credit to make homes more accessible for older adults and disabled","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR52/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":856747,"bill_number":"HB4737","title":"Relating to increased penalties for manufacturing or transportation of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum sentence by three years for individuals convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or transporting controlled substances in the presence of a minor.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4737/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4737&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":856748,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Captain John Bond and the West Virginia State Troops Memorial Bridge","description":"Captain John Bond and the West Virginia State Troops Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":856749,"bill_number":"HB4724","title":"Relating to adding a requirement for the likelihood of imminent lawless action to the prerequisites for the crime of intimidation and retaliation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the provisions of Brandenburg v. Ohio, 395 U.S. 444 (1969) clarifying that threats against public officials are actionable only in such instances where such threats are likely to incite or produce such imminent lawless action.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4724/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4724&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":856750,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the motor vehicle code","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the motor vehicle code","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR93/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=93&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":856751,"bill_number":"HB4739","title":"Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits Act.”Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4739/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4739&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":856752,"bill_number":"HB4738","title":"Relating to the offense of driving in an impaired state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the offense of driving while under an impaired state. The bill additionally adds influence of other substances in definition of impaired state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 240, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4738/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4738&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":856753,"bill_number":"HB4740","title":"Permitting that current members of the National Guard or Reserves may be excused from jury duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a court to excuse a member of the National Guard or Reserves from jury duty.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4740/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4740&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":856754,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the holdings of public property by departments, agencies, commissions, bureaus and boards of the state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the holdings of public property by departments, agencies, commissions, bureaus and boards of the state","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":856755,"bill_number":"HB4736","title":"Relating to the pawn of gift cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit pawnbrokers from purchasing or receiving gift cards as a pawn.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2016-02-27","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4736/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4736&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":856757,"bill_number":"SB701","title":"Relating generally to resort area districts","description":"Relating generally to resort area districts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB701/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=701&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":856759,"bill_number":"SB702","title":"Allowing title of real estate to pass to individuals entitled to sale proceeds if executor fails to do so within 5 years of closing estate","description":"Allowing title of real estate to pass to individuals entitled to sale proceeds if executor fails to do so within 5 years of closing estate","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-05-13","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-05-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB702/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=702&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":856760,"bill_number":"SB703","title":"Relating to deposit of overpayment of certain fees into Children's Trust Fund","description":"Relating to deposit of overpayment of certain fees into Children's Trust Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB703/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=703&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":856762,"bill_number":"SB704","title":"Dispatching of towing service for emergency towing of vehicles","description":"Dispatching of towing service for emergency towing of vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-28","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 285)","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB704/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=704&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":856766,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Designating February 29, 2016, as Preston County Day","description":"Designating February 29, 2016, as Preston County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":856789,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Requesting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expedite the approval of six interstate natural gas pipeline projects in West Virginia.","description":"Requesting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expedite the approval of six interstate natural gas pipeline projects in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR96/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=96&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Lynwood Ireland"},
{"bill_id":856813,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"SSGT Arthur N. McMellown Mem Bridge","description":"SSGT Arthur N. McMellown Mem Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-02-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2016-02-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":857016,"bill_number":"SB705","title":"Reducing coal severance tax to 3 percent over two years","description":"Reducing coal severance tax to 3 percent over two years","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB705/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=705&year=2016&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":857286,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Union Army CPT John Bond Memorial Bridge","description":"Union Army CPT John Bond Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR54/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":857307,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Dewey \"Duke\" Maynard Memorial Road","description":"Dewey \"Duke\" Maynard Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":857329,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Reaffirming the sister-state relationship between the State of West Virginia and Taiwan","description":"Reaffirming the sister-state relationship between the State of West Virginia and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":857351,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Designating March, 2016, as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month","description":"Designating March, 2016, as Healthy Bodies Healthy Spirits Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR55/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":857374,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Reaffirming sister-state relationship between West Virginia and Taiwan","description":"Reaffirming sister-state relationship between West Virginia and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":858049,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting study on issue and advantages of tax map legislation","description":"Requesting study on issue and advantages of tax map legislation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":858075,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting study on county animal shelter dog and cat population and costs","description":"Requesting study on county animal shelter dog and cat population and costs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":858104,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"U. S. Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SPC 4 Everette R. Johnson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":858131,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Designating March 2, 2016, as Domestic Violence Prevention Day","description":"Designating March 2, 2016, as Domestic Violence Prevention Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR58/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":858160,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Recognizing Sistersville Tank Works","description":"Recognizing Sistersville Tank Works","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR57/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Ashley"},
{"bill_id":858191,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"Judge Ronald G. Pearson Bridge","description":"Judge Ronald G. Pearson Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR56/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
{"bill_id":858715,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting study on best methods to enhance communication between teachers, parents and students","description":"Requesting study on best methods to enhance communication between teachers, parents and students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR61/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":858748,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Recognizing June 12, 2016, as 75th Anniversary of American Tree Farm System","description":"Recognizing June 12, 2016, as 75th Anniversary of American Tree Farm System","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":858787,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting interim study of feasibility of public virtual online schools","description":"Requesting interim study of feasibility of public virtual online schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2016-03-04","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR60/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":858822,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting study of benefits of allowing DOH continue entering comprehensive agreements with developer under Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act","description":"Requesting study of benefits of allowing DOH continue entering comprehensive agreements with developer under Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR62/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":858858,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Designating March 3, 2016, as Cancer Survivorship Day","description":"Designating March 3, 2016, as Cancer Survivorship Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR59/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":860344,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting study of demand for and shortage of teachers in WV","description":"Requesting study of demand for and shortage of teachers in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-03-05","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR63/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
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{"bill_id":860420,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Requesting DOH study 2015 performance audit and report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance any action taken as result of audit","description":"Requesting DOH study 2015 performance audit and report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance any action taken as result of audit","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":860589,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an interim study on the educational impact and budgetary and funding formula consequences of Education Savings Accounts","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an interim study on the educational impact and budgetary and funding formula consequences of Education Savings Accounts","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
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{"bill_id":860642,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an interim study on the enrollment of students solely for participation in extracurricular activities","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct an interim study on the enrollment of students solely for participation in extracurricular activities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Brian Kurcaba"},
{"bill_id":860669,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the composition, qualifications, terms and duties of the State Board of Education","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the composition, qualifications, terms and duties of the State Board of Education","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
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{"bill_id":860981,"bill_number":"HCR99","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","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","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR99/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=99&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":861159,"bill_number":"HR19","title":"Drug Court Day in West Virginia","description":"Drug Court Day in West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR19/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Shott"},
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{"bill_id":861950,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","description":"John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR65/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Bob Williams"},
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{"bill_id":862631,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Supporting Morgantown High School marching band's efforts to represent USS West Virginia at 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade","description":"Supporting Morgantown High School marching band's efforts to represent USS West Virginia at 75th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR64/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kent Leonhardt"},
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{"bill_id":863355,"bill_number":"HR20","title":"Honoring and memorializing the life of Frank “Chunki” Angotti who served for four years in the West Virginia Legislature","description":"Honoring and memorializing the life of Frank “Chunki” Angotti who served for four years in the West Virginia Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR20/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
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{"bill_id":863916,"bill_number":"HCR121","title":"Requesting to study creating a mechanism for more frequent assessment procedures for County Commissions to reevaluate and appraise properties in areas that have been affected by a severe economic downturn","description":"Requesting to study creating a mechanism for more frequent assessment procedures for County Commissions to reevaluate and appraise properties in areas that have been affected by a severe economic downturn","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR121/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=121&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Phillips"},
{"bill_id":863917,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable Darrell E. Holmes","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable Darrell E. Holmes","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR66/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":863918,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting study of allowing hunting on Sundays and effect on WV economy","description":"Requesting study of allowing hunting on Sundays and effect on WV economy","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":863919,"bill_number":"HCR122","title":"Expressing the Legislature's support for continued research by the medical community to find a cure for Multiple System Atrophy","description":"Expressing the Legislature's support for continued research by the medical community to find a cure for Multiple System Atrophy","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR122/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=122&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":863920,"bill_number":"HCR124","title":"Requesting to study the impact to expand the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","description":"Requesting to study the impact to expand the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR124/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=124&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":863921,"bill_number":"HCR126","title":"Requesting study on the health care work force in the state of West Virginia","description":"Requesting study on the health care work force in the state of West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR126/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=126&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":863922,"bill_number":"SCR71","title":"Requesting study on line item reporting of TANF spending in WV","description":"Requesting study on line item reporting of TANF spending in WV","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":863923,"bill_number":"HCR120","title":"Requesting to study potential improvements to pensions for retired teachers and public employees","description":"Requesting to study potential improvements to pensions for retired teachers and public employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR120/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=120&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Denny Canterbury"},
{"bill_id":863924,"bill_number":"HCR123","title":"Requesting to study the impact of providing for the issuance of a home-based micro-processing permit for use by farmers market vendors","description":"Requesting to study the impact of providing for the issuance of a home-based micro-processing permit for use by farmers market vendors","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR123/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=123&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":863925,"bill_number":"HCR125","title":"Requesting Congressional Representatives of the State of WV to ask the federal government to reinstitute the Compassioinate Investigational New Drug Program","description":"Requesting Congressional Representatives of the State of WV to ask the federal government to reinstitute the Compassioinate Investigational New Drug Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR125/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=125&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Don Perdue"},
{"bill_id":864524,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Hon. William R. Laird IV","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Hon. William R. Laird IV","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR67/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":864525,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of the Hon. Herb Snyder","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of the Hon. Herb Snyder","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR68/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":864526,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Howard Wellman","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable Howard Wellman","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR71/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":864527,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Hon. Jeffrey V. Kessler","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Hon. Jeffrey V. Kessler","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR69/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":864528,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable William P. Cole III","description":"Recognizing dedicated public service of Honorable William P. Cole III","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR70/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":869007,"bill_number":"SR73","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR73/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":869029,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-03-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR72/2016","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":877889,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Increasing tax on cigarettes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the excise tax on cigarettes and tobacco products, to impose tax resulting from a rate change on inventories, to specify due dates for payment of tax resulting from a rate change on cigarette stamps, to levy a tax upon e-cigarette liquid, to provide for the administration and enforcement of the tax on e-cigarette liquid, all effective July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB103/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":877892,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid accounts to the State Fund, General Revenue unappropriated balance for the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB102/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":877896,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR101/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":877900,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Increasing consumers sales and service tax and use tax","description":"Increasing consumers sales and service tax and use tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1004/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1004&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":877906,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Expiring funds from various accounts to unappropriated balance in State Fund, General Revenue","description":"Expiring funds from various accounts to unappropriated balance in State Fund, General Revenue","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1002/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1002&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":877909,"bill_number":"HB101","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":"Vetoed","status_date":"2016-06-08","last_action":"House rejected passage of bill over veto (Roll No. 702)","last_action_date":"2016-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB101/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":877913,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Senate has assembled","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Senate has assembled","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR102/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":877917,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Imposing consumers sales and service tax and use tax on telecommunications and ancillary services","description":"Imposing consumers sales and service tax and use tax on telecommunications and ancillary services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1003/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1003&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Kessler"},
{"bill_id":877920,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-16","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1001/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1001&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":877923,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and tobacco products","description":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and tobacco products","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2016-05-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1005/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1005&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":878266,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Authorizing Governor to furlough state employees and pay certain obligations in event of fiscal emergency","description":"Authorizing Governor to furlough state employees and pay certain obligations in event of fiscal emergency","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-05-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1006/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1006&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":878646,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Redirecting certain racing and gaming revenues from greyhound development and racing funds to the State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redirect all revenues derived from racing and gaming that are now deposited into greyhound development funds to be deposited into the State Road Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB104/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":878676,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Ending transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund, closing the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund, and transferring remaining funds to the General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end discretionary transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund, close the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and transfer that fund’s balance to the General Revenue Fund of the state. The bill would also close the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund and would transfer that fund’s balance to the General Revenue Fund.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2016-05-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB105/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":878894,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Reducing the distributions to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund","description":"Reducing the distributions to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-20","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2016-05-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":879348,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission; to transfer all powers and duties of the commission relating to governance of institutions of higher education to the board of governors of the institutions; to transfer all powers and duties of the commission to secure, provide, or administer financial support for educational or research purposes to the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts; to provide for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the commission; and to authorize legislative and emergency rulemaking; and additionally, to abolish the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education; to transfer the power and duties of the council to the Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Education and the Arts; and to provide for the disposition or transfer of assets and property of the council.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB113/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879364,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Relating to public school finance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise certain aspects of the school aid formula, including eliminating the Growth County School Facilities Act and Growth County School Facilities Act Fund, to adjust the formulas for the foundation allowance for professional educations and for service personnel, to adjust and eliminate certain adjustments to the foundation allowance for transportation cost and the allowance to improve instructional programs. It also eliminates restrictions in the computation of local share.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB109/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879382,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Exempting the first $20,000 of income from adjusted gross income for the purpose of determining personal income tax liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the first $20,000 of income from adjusted gross income for the purpose of determining personal income tax liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB115/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":879399,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Eliminating the Department of Education and the Arts as a department under the executive branch of government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Department of Education and the Arts as an executive branch department effective July 1, 2016. The bill continues the agencies and programs overseen by the Department and requires the Governor to evaluate the agencies and programs and make a report, with recommendations, to the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill also transfers the Division of Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Commerce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB108/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879417,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Decriminalizing and permitting personal use, growth and possession of certain amounts of marihuana by persons over the age of twenty-one","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decriminalize and permit personal use, growth and possession of certain amounts of marihuana by persons over the age of twenty-one under certain circumstances; to remove marihuana from the list of schedule I drugs; to create a tax stamp for eligible persons to purchase to allow for possession of up to two ounces of marihuana; to provide method for distribution of stamps; to decriminalize first offense distribution of under 30 grams of marihuana; to establish news criminal penalties for marihuana possession and sale; and to provide for a medical exemption to criminal laws against marihuana use or possession.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"Motion to table discharge from Health and Human Resources committee adopted (Roll No. 690)","last_action_date":"2016-06-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB114/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":879434,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Relating to a moratorium on state vehicle purchases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to put a one-year moratorium on state vehicle purchases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB107/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879452,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Privatizing the Courtesy Patrol Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to privatize the Courtesy Patrol Program as of June 30, 2016. The bill additionally terminates the special revenue fund and transfers the balance to General Revenue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB111/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879469,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Abolishing the regional educational service agencies (RESAs)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the regional educational service agencies (RESAs) generally, transfer all powers and duties of the same to the county boards of education; provide for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the agencies; authorize legislative and emergency rulemaking; amend provisions relating to the Joint Commission on Economic Development Studies, certification requirements for emergency medical technician-industrial, Medicaid eligible children and school health services advisory committees; amend provisions relating to meetings on shared services and functions; amend provisions relating to disposition of and requests for textbook samples; remove use of RESAs as an indicator of efficiency; remove requirement that the state board provide RESA with annual professional development master plan established by state board; remove requirement that state board promulgate legislative rules regarding processes for collaboration by RESAs; remove requirement that state board promulgate legislative rules regarding processes for collaboration by RESAs; remove power of School Building authority to contract for architectural, engineering or other professional services for RESAs; remove power of State Board to assign HVAC technicians to be employed by RESAs; remove RESA from section regarding formation of partnerships to provide an alternative program; remove reference to RESA in definitions relating to psychologists and school psychologists; and remove reference to RESAs in persons exempted from licensure as licensed professional counselors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB112/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879487,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Prohibiting the use of the Smarter Balanced Assessment or PARCC as a statewide assessment program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of the Smarter Balanced Assessment or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) as a statewide assessment program. The bill additionally requires the state board to immediately withdraw from any agreement, memorandum of understanding or contract to provide these assessments by June 30, 2016. Additionally, the state board is required to take such additional steps as may be necessary to withdraw as a governing state in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB110/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Lane"},
{"bill_id":879494,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","description":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1007/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1007&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chris Walters"},
{"bill_id":880492,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Education, State Board of Education","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Education, State Board of Education","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1010/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1010&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":880493,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Relating generally to horse and dog racing and lottery","description":"Relating generally to horse and dog racing and lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-05-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2016-05-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1008/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1008&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":880494,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education, State Board of Education – State Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and add an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB119/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":880495,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources (45 CSR 16)","description":"Department of Environmental Protection, Air Quality, rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources (45 CSR 16)","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB118/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":880496,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating generally to the promulgation of administrative rules by the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legislatively mandate or authorize for the promulgation of certain legislative rules by various executive or administrative agencies of the state; to repeal certain legislative, procedural or interpretive rules promulgated by certain agencies, boards and commissions which are no longer authorized or are obsolete; and to repeal certain legislative, procedural and interpretive rules promulgated by certain agencies and boards under the Department of Environmental Protection.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB117/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":880497,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Authorizing the Governor to direct payment of certain state debt","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to issue executive orders to furlough state employees and pay certain debt obligations in the event of a fiscal emergency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB116/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":880498,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules","description":"Authorizing DEP to promulgate legislative rules","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2016-06-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1009/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1009&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":880555,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until June 12, 2016","description":"Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until June 12, 2016","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-02","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2016-06-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881901,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Relating to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","description":"Relating to participation in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1015/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1015&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881902,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys to Department of Revenue, PEIA Financial Stability Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys to Department of Revenue, PEIA Financial Stability Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"On 1st reading","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1016/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1016&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881903,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to propose a Constitutional amendment that would enact the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights; limiting annual growth in state and local government entity spending; limiting government entity revenue; establishing a formula for limits on government entity spending and revenue;Â requiring state and local government entities to issue refunds to taxpayers if state spending exceeds spending or revenue limits; exempting certain sources of revenue from spending limits; allowing a cause of action for enforcement of limits on government entity revenue; requiring a government entity, when revenue is refunded as the result of a lawsuit, to pay interest on revenue illegally kept for any period within four years before a suit was filed; defining terms; requiring a government entity to submit proposals for the following measures to popular vote before such measures may go into effect: new taxes, tax rate increases, mill levy increase, valuation for assessment ratio increase for a property class, extension of expiring tax, or any other tax policy change causing a net tax revenue gain; requiring a government entity, before entering into a financial obligation without adequate present cash reserves held irrevocably for future payments, to submit such proposed measures to popular vote; establishing election procedures for elections required by the new provisions; requiring a government entity to issue taxpayer refunds if an entity publishes incorrect estimates to voters regarding the fiscal impact of proposed measures; requiring government entities to reserve a percentage of funds for declared emergencies; establishing certain exemptions for emergency taxes; prohibiting emergency property taxes; establishing procedures for imposing emergency taxes; establishing revenue limits and restrictions; and allowing local government entities to end subsidies to any program required by state statutory law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":881904,"bill_number":"HR2","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":"2016-06-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-06-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881905,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the Treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article VI of the Constitution","description":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the Treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article VI of the Constitution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB121/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881906,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1013/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1013&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881907,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products","description":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and other tobacco products","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1012/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1012&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881908,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Creating PEIA Financial Stability Fund","description":"Creating PEIA Financial Stability Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"On 1st reading","last_action_date":"2016-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1014/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1014&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881909,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR104/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":881910,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Establishing a special revenue fund called the Public Employees Insurance Agency Financial Stability Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set up a special revenue fund and to grant the West Virginia Secretary of Revenue the authority to redirect certain special revenue funds to the Public Employee Insurance Agency Financial Stability Fund until June 30, 2020, to be used for certain purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB123/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881911,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR103/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":881912,"bill_number":"HB128","title":"Extending the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund till June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB128/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881913,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Reinstating the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund and direct that certain moneys be deposited into the fund to finance the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Subsidy Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB122/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michel Moffatt"},
{"bill_id":881914,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Reducing distributions to WV Infrastructure Fund","description":"Reducing distributions to WV Infrastructure Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1011/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1011&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":881915,"bill_number":"HB127","title":"Increasing personal income tax rates for taxpayers earning income over a certain amount","description":"The purpose of this bill is to personal income tax rates for taxpayers earning income over a certain amount.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB127/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":881916,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Reducing the distributions to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the deposit to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to $20 million in fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-06-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2016-06-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB120/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":881917,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules","description":"Authorizing miscellaneous agencies and boards to promulgate legislative rules","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-06-24","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2016","last_action_date":"2016-06-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1017/2016/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1017&year=2016&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":885869,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Supplemental appropriation expiring funds from the aforesaid accounts to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid accounts to the unappropriated surplus balance of the State Fund, General Revenue, and to add a new appropriation for expenditure for the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2016-09-20","last_action":"Approved by Governor 9/20/16 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2016-09-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB201/2016/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2016&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":885870,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Expiring funds and appropriating moneys from certain accounts into Civil Contingent Fund","description":"Expiring funds and appropriating moneys from certain accounts into Civil Contingent Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2016-09-18","last_action":"Committed to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2016-09-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2001/2016/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2016&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Cole"},
{"bill_id":885871,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-09-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-09-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR202/2016/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":885872,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Raising committee to notify House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-09-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-09-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR201/2016/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":885941,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Notifying Governor Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying Governor Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2016-09-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2016-09-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR203/2016/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2016&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"}
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