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{"bill_id":907408,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until February 8, 2017","description":"Providing for an adjournment of the Legislature until February 8, 2017","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907409,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","description":"Authorizing payment of supplies, services, printing and other expenses","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":907410,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Raising a Joint Assembly to open and publish election returns","description":"Raising a Joint Assembly to open and publish election returns","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907411,"bill_number":"HCR2","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":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907412,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has organized","description":"Raising committee to notify Governor Legislature has organized","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":907413,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"Adopting joint rules of Legislature","description":"Adopting joint rules of Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":907414,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Adopting rules of Senate","description":"Adopting rules of Senate","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":907415,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Authorizing appointment of employees","description":"Authorizing appointment of employees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":907416,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled and organized","description":"Raising committee to notify House Senate has assembled and organized","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":907417,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Mailing of bills and journals","description":"Mailing of bills and journals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":907425,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eighty-third Legislature, two thousand seventeen","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the First Regular Session of the Eighty-third Legislature, two thousand seventeen","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907541,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Creating Select Committee on Tax Reform","description":"Creating Select Committee on Tax Reform","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":907651,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and authorizing payment of travel and other expenses of the House","description":"Authorizing the publication of a Legislative Manual and authorizing payment of travel and other expenses of the House","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907757,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907877,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","description":"Adopting Rules of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":907998,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Authorizing Senate Confirmations Committee to meet and be paid during interims","description":"Authorizing Senate Confirmations Committee to meet and be paid during interims","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":950224,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law enforcement and exempt their pension benefits from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950227,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Increasing the amount of retirement income to be excluded from the gross income of individuals receiving retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from $2,000 to $20,000 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 and the West Virginia State Teachers Retirement System. The bill also provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950230,"bill_number":"HB2031","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950234,"bill_number":"HB2017","title":"Relating to minimum wage and maximum hours standards for employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide overtime pay for all employees who are required to work holidays regardless if the holiday hours are in excess of a forty-hour workweek.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2017/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2017&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950240,"bill_number":"HB2091","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2091/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2091&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":950246,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950253,"bill_number":"HB2070","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2070/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2070&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950256,"bill_number":"HB2012","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950259,"bill_number":"HB2114","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":950266,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Exempting all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950272,"bill_number":"HCR4","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":950276,"bill_number":"HB2035","title":"Relating generally to purchasing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit awarding or renewing state contracts of over $2 million to vendors owned, in whole or part, by state officials or by family members of state officials. The bill also requires an affidavit of compliance with the prohibition to accompany bids, contract proposals and contracts with the state, and provides for Ethics Commission review and approval of exceptions to this prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2035/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2035&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":950281,"bill_number":"HB2078","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":950287,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950291,"bill_number":"HB2081","title":"Prohibiting the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics; providing exceptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the establishment of new methadone treatment programs and clinics in this state except for programs and clinics operated as comprehensive community mental health centers and to require all private and community mental health center methadone treatment programs to monitor each patient=s pharmacy registry each month in an effort to prevent the practice of doctor-shopping.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2081/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2081&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950299,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing by the parent or by a notarized signature of the parent; and providing a fine on the first offense of ten times the amount of the abortion and upon a subsequent offense closure of the facility for thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950303,"bill_number":"HB2007","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2007/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2007&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950306,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Requiring the issuance of a search warrant before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a search warrant be issued before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test to determine the concentration of alcohol or controlled substance in his or her blood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2098/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2098&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950311,"bill_number":"HB2039","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950314,"bill_number":"HB2069","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustments for certain current and former public employees","description":"Providing cost-of-living adjustments for certain current and former public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2069/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2069&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950323,"bill_number":"HB2096","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 to serve liquor, beer or wine on flights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":950328,"bill_number":"HB2101","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":950334,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":950337,"bill_number":"HB2064","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950343,"bill_number":"HB2026","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950346,"bill_number":"HB2109","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 with an assessed value of $75,000 or less, 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2109/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2109&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":950353,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Making available elective courses on the history of the old and new testaments of the bible","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make available elective courses of instruction in all schools located within this state on the history of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950358,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for foster parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a bill of rights for foster parents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":950362,"bill_number":"HB2107","title":"Creating the Second Chance for Employment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Chance for Employment Act. The bill defining terms. The bill expands eligibility for criminal expungement to persons convicted of certain nonviolent felonies. The bill defines “nonviolent felony”. The bill provides exclusions to eligibility. The bill establishes timing for filing a petition for expungement. The bill creates petition requirements and court procedure for evaluates preliminary and final orders of expungement for nonviolent felonies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2107/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2107&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":950369,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Relating to public health","description":"Relating to public health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950373,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":950381,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Increasing the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county from three to four.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":950386,"bill_number":"HB2099","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"Resolution adopted to extend conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2099/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2099&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950393,"bill_number":"HB2094","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950397,"bill_number":"HB2095","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950401,"bill_number":"HB2068","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":950409,"bill_number":"HB2124","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":950412,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conferences for their children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950417,"bill_number":"HB2071","title":"Authorizing the medical use of cannabis based pharmaceutical products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the medical use of pharmaceutical cannabis to treat certain medical conditions for which no other satisfactory alternative treatment option exists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2071/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2071&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":950422,"bill_number":"HB2030","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950427,"bill_number":"HB2040","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2040/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2040&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":950437,"bill_number":"HB2009","title":"Making changes to the definition of electrical contractor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the definition of electrical contractor in this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2009/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2009&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950441,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Prohibiting sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility. The bill requires persons, as a condition of probation, parole or supervised release, convicted of sexual crimes against a minor be subject to global positional system monitoring for life. The bill also provides for a felony penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":950445,"bill_number":"HB2116","title":"Establishing a policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the state's policy for formal recognition of Indian tribes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2116/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2116&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":950448,"bill_number":"HB2119","title":"Repealing West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the West Virginia Health Benefit Exchange Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2119/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2119&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950453,"bill_number":"HB2021","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":950459,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Providing a tax credit for first time home buyers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for first time home buyers. The bill establishes eligibility criteria and sets a maximum credit of $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":950465,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Providing state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950471,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Establishing the state parks instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish within the West Virginia Lottery the State Parks Benefit Game, and to establish within the State Treasury the State Parks Lottery Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":950475,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Requiring that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the State Board of Education require that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":950478,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Relating to inspection of vehicles and providing that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions preventing a vehicle from passing state inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":950481,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow those in active military service, and their spouses, while stationed at a West Virginia military installation to be considered as residents of this state for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":950488,"bill_number":"HB2054","title":"Relating to rules governing the operation of motorboats on lakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the use of motors exceeding nine horsepower in the operation of motorboats on lakes. The bill provides the conditions that must be met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2054/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2054&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950494,"bill_number":"HB2043","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950500,"bill_number":"HB2037","title":"Relating to juvenile proceedings","description":"Relating to juvenile proceedings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2037/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2037&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":950506,"bill_number":"HB2066","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":950510,"bill_number":"HB2010","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950516,"bill_number":"HB2011","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":950523,"bill_number":"HB2052","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for the illegal killing, taking, or possessing of certain wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for the illegal killing, taking or possessing of certain wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2052/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2052&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950527,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Authorizing insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950532,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Changing the way that the costs of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties of incarcerating inmates in regional jails by changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates is collected so that it is shared by the state and county and municipality where the alleged criminal act occurs; to reduce the cost of incarceration for less than twenty-four hours to one-half the daily per diem charge; and to obligate the state to pay for regional jail operations, including labor and associated expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2023/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950538,"bill_number":"HB2033","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":950554,"bill_number":"HB2041","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2041/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2041&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":950557,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Prohibiting blasting within six hundred twenty-five feet of an occupied dwelling","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to extend the distance from occupied dwellings or certain other structures in which surface mine production blasting may not occur, to be consistent with the distance a gas well drilling pad must be from an occupied dwelling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950562,"bill_number":"HB2028","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":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Resolution adopted to extend conference","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950567,"bill_number":"HB2120","title":"Exempting managed care contracts from the bidding process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt managed care contracts from the bidding process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2120/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2120&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950571,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950579,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Providing meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments. The bill also creates duties for the firefighters= Civil Service Commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950583,"bill_number":"HB2083","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2083/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2083&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950588,"bill_number":"HB2079","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. The bill transfers all powers and duties of the commission relating to governance of institutions of higher education to the board of Governors of the institutions. The bill transfers 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. The bill provides for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the commission. The bill authorizes legislative and emergency rulemaking. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2079/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2079&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950592,"bill_number":"HB2102","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950596,"bill_number":"HB2097","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2097/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2097&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950601,"bill_number":"HB2063","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":950610,"bill_number":"HB2118","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. Section 18B-2B-3 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2118/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2118&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950614,"bill_number":"HB2062","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 not create any new causes of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2062/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2062&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":950617,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950622,"bill_number":"HB2126","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. The bill also authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to impose a civil money penalty for all violations of section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2126/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2126&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":950630,"bill_number":"HB2065","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950636,"bill_number":"HB2106","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":950641,"bill_number":"HB2092","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2092/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2092&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":950646,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Relating to county budget stabilization funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds in the county's annual financial statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950649,"bill_number":"HB2121","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 the 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 products subject to this article, provides for injunctive relief for violations and provides for civil penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950654,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislators to annually pass a drug test in order to receive any pay or expense reimbursement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":950665,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950667,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Providing the Auditor with greater oversight of advance allowance accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Auditor with greater oversight of advance allowance accounts. The bill also authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":950672,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give retired state personnel and retired teachers a five percent a year increase in retirement benefits over the next three consecutive years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950678,"bill_number":"HB2128","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950682,"bill_number":"HB2014","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950685,"bill_number":"HB2046","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950693,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish seniority preference for all civil service workers bidding on jobs, seeking to transfer, or affected by reduction in force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950696,"bill_number":"HB2038","title":"Changing the way the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties and municipalities of incarcerating inmates in the state regional jails by changing the way the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is paid so that it is shared by the state, counties and municipalities, where the alleged criminal act took place.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2038/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2038&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950699,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Relating to the powers and authority of state and local law enforcement to enforce underage drinking laws at private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the legal right and authority of state or local law enforcement to enter public areas on or adjacent to any private club, or take other appropriate police action to enforce the underage drinking laws of this state.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950708,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Including volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act and require the county commissions to pay either three-fourths or the full amount of premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950713,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Freezing PEIA employee premiums for three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to freeze PEIA employee premiums for three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950721,"bill_number":"HB2024","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950725,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Making changes to the definition of contractor for purposes of the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold amount required for a construction job to be performed by someone with a contractor=s license from $2,500 to $4,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":950729,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Providing a ten percent discount to residents at state parks and forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent discount to West Virginia residents for lodging, camping and other recreation activities at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950735,"bill_number":"HB2123","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":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":950740,"bill_number":"HB2125","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":950747,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Exempting certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  exempt certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax. The bill provides a definition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":950751,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","description":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950759,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Establishing the Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety","description":"\"Arial\",sans-serif'>The purpose of this bill is to establish a Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers’ Safety to:  (1) Direct certain state agencies and boards to report regularly to the commission; to direct the commission to study worker safety in the mining and gas extraction industries; (2) Provide a mechanism for the Legislature to be kept informed and to study and identify issues and solutions for workers’ safety; and  (3) Require the commission to study and report on whether a need exists for expansion of safety regulations within the gas extraction industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950762,"bill_number":"HB2060","title":"Relating to enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for enhanced penalties for use of a firearm during commission of a felony and, it also provides exceptions to such enhanced penalties. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2060/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2060&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":950767,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees Retirement and Teachers Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950776,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities generally, restoring distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates and decreasing the funds available for grants therefrom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates; restore the amount that may be transferred to the Racetrack Modernization Fund to 2013 rates and decrease the funds available for grants therefrom; eliminate certain statutory distributions to the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; restore statutory distributions to capital reinvestment, purse funds and development funds to 2013 rates; and eliminate the statutory authorization for distributions to be paid on a pro rata basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950779,"bill_number":"HB2113","title":"Providing that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources may not change the state Medicaid program plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources may not change the state Medicaid program plan, without legislative approval if the change results in a gain or loss of $250,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2113/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2113&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950786,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Providing for the use of neck braces by football players","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to adopt rules to provide for use of neck braces by all football players in interscholastic athletic football events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2056/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2056&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950792,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Relating to replacing the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion. This bill provides for the criminal offenses of home invasion in the first, second, third and fourth degrees. The bill prescribes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950796,"bill_number":"HB2131","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950798,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers. The bill also permits noncompliant employers to be compliant without penalty within ninety days after receiving notice of noncompliance. The bill also provides for monetary penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950807,"bill_number":"HB2084","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":"The purpose of this bill is to require the assessor of each county to, within three months of a deed filing in the county clerk=s office of each county, prepare a new property tax ticket and cause the tax ticket to be mailed, from the county sheriff=s office, to the new property owner to avoid any lapse in which the new property owner may otherwise incur in paying property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950811,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating to personal income taxes","description":"Relating to personal income taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":950815,"bill_number":"HB2032","title":"Prohibiting a chief deputy sheriff from engaging in certain political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a chief deputy sheriff from engaging in certain political activities. The bill prohibits a chief deputy sheriff from soliciting contributions from anyone employed in a sheriff’s office. The bill also prohibits the chief deputy sheriff from using official authority to influence or interfere with the nomination or election of any candidate or the passage or defeat of a ballot measure. Additionally, the bill prohibits the chief deputy sheriff from coercing anyone to pay, lend or contribute to any organization supporting a nomination, election or defeat of a ballot issue.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2032/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2032&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":950821,"bill_number":"HB2072","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950825,"bill_number":"HB2036","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow local governments to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants. The bill providing for county and municipality options. The bill limits the total tax to three percent. The bill limits a municipal tax to two percent. The bill sets forth the procedures for counties and municipalities to use to impose the tax. The bill requires publication. The bill sets forth how the collected tax may be used. The bill sets forth apportionment of the tax between local jurisdictions. The bill sets forth exemptions from the tax. The bill defines terms. The bill provides criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2036/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2036&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":950831,"bill_number":"HB2044","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":950836,"bill_number":"HB2093","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950840,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Providing for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a system for career development and establish a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950842,"bill_number":"HB2108","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950847,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":950855,"bill_number":"HB2027","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2027/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950859,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program for qualified inmates sentenced to a regional jail facility. It includes provisions specifying minimum requirements for the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950862,"bill_number":"HB2006","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 additionally authorizes the termination from employment for a violation, instead of the current allowance of a suspension not to exceed six months.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2006/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":950867,"bill_number":"HB2029","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950871,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from $60 to $100 and to change eligibility criteria from three years of service to one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950874,"bill_number":"HB2019","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2019/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2019&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950888,"bill_number":"HB2189","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":950889,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950890,"bill_number":"HB2196","title":"Relating to the secondary schools athletic commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the participation of home schooled students in certain secondary school activities.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2196/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2196&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950891,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating generally to truancy intervention","description":"Relating generally to truancy intervention","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":950892,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Agriculture rule relating to livestock care standards","description":"Agriculture rule relating to livestock care standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950893,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating generally to midwifery","description":"Relating generally to midwifery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950894,"bill_number":"HB2152","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2152/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2152&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":950895,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Authorizing Bureau of Commerce to promulgate legislative rules","description":"DNR rule relating to point system for revocation of hunting; repeal","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950896,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","description":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950897,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Raising legal age for purchase of tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products to 21","description":"Raising legal age for purchase of tobacco, alternative nicotine and vaper products to 21","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950898,"bill_number":"HB2175","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950899,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Issuing a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to issue a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder who operates a motor vehicle in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950900,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Repealing section related to wind power projects","description":"Repealing section related to wind power projects","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950901,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel. The bill provides that no lowering of a speed limit is effective until approved by the Commissioner of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950902,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapist fees","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapist fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950903,"bill_number":"HB2202","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950904,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Right to keep and bear arms","description":"Right to keep and bear arms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950905,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Urging Congress call convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on federal government","description":"Urging Congress call convention of states to impose fiscal restraints on federal government","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950906,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party which previous officeholder was affiliated at time of election","description":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party which previous officeholder was affiliated at time of election","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":950907,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Health Care Authority rule relating to Rural Health Systems Grant Program","description":"Health Care Authority rule relating to Rural Health Systems Grant Program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 124","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950908,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Extending time person may be subject to probation","description":"Extending time person may be subject to probation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":950909,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to barber apprenticeships","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Barber Apprenticeships.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950910,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Relating generally to compulsory school attendance and early childhood education programs","description":"Relating generally to compulsory school attendance and early childhood education programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":950911,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensed professional counselor fees","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensed professional counselor fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950912,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"DEP fines against state governmental entities or political subdivisions","description":"DEP fines against state governmental entities or political subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":950913,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Protection of Electronic Communication and Data Amendment","description":"Protection of Electronic Communication and Data Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950914,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Relating generally to salary structure for temporary higher education employees","description":"Relating generally to salary structure for temporary higher education employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950915,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Relating to rate of interest allowed for prejudgment and post-judgment interest","description":"Relating to rate of interest allowed for prejudgment and post-judgment interest","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950916,"bill_number":"HB2132","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":950917,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Establishing additional dedicated 911 fee","description":"Establishing additional dedicated 911 fee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":950918,"bill_number":"HB2140","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950919,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Creating new system for certain contiguous counties to establish regional recreation authorities","description":"Creating new system for certain contiguous counties to establish regional recreation authorities","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-21","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/21/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950920,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Regulating unmanned aircraft systems","description":"Regulating unmanned aircraft systems","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":950921,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Ethics Commission rule relating to private gain","description":"Ethics Commission rule relating to private gain","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 151","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950922,"bill_number":"HB2134","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2134/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2134&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":950923,"bill_number":"HB2160","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 firefighting. The Insurance Commissioner is to determine the premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":950924,"bill_number":"HB2166","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950925,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Repealing article relating to mandatory motor vehicle state inspections","description":"Repealing article relating to mandatory motor vehicle state inspections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950926,"bill_number":"HB2167","title":"Creating a Silver Alert program for senior citizens","description":"Creating a Silver Alert program for senior citizens","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2167/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2167&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":950927,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to qualifications, training, examination and certification of instructors in barbering and cosmetology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications, Training, Examination and Certification of Instructors in Barbering and Cosmetology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950928,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"US Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and US Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","description":"US Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney and US Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950929,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"DEP rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950930,"bill_number":"HB2201","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950931,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Creating Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights","description":"Creating Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":950932,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Authorizing certain Department of Revenue to promulgate legislative rules","description":"Insurance Commissioner rule relating to adoption of valuation manual","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950933,"bill_number":"HB2146","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950934,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"Authorizing DHHR and Health Care Authority promulgate legislative rules","description":"Health Care Authority rule relating to Hospital Assistance Grant Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950935,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Changing qualifier for low income for senior citizens' homestead tax exemption","description":"Changing qualifier for low income for senior citizens' homestead tax exemption","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950936,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","description":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950937,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Modifying definition of \"terrorist act\"","description":"Modifying definition of \"terrorist act\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":950938,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Disqualifying CDL for DUI conviction in certain cases","description":"Disqualifying CDL for DUI conviction in certain cases","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":950939,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Relating to criminal offenses within Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Relating to criminal offenses within Uniform Controlled Substances Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":950940,"bill_number":"HB2145","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":950941,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Permitting school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists","description":"Permitting school nurses to possess and administer opioid antagonists","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 76, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950942,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Creating farm-to-food bank tax credit","description":"Creating farm-to-food bank tax credit","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 232, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":950943,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Manufacturing Inventory and Equipment Tax Exemption Amendment","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":950944,"bill_number":"HB2155","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950945,"bill_number":"HB2136","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2136/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2136&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":950946,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Providing additional funding for exceptional children with high-cost/high-acuity special needs","description":"Providing additional funding for exceptional children with high-cost/high-acuity special needs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":950947,"bill_number":"HB2208","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950948,"bill_number":"HB2142","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":950949,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950950,"bill_number":"HJR7","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to allow each county to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $50,000 or an amount equal to fifty percent of the average property value in the county, whichever is greater. 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":950951,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"US Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","description":"US Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":950952,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Allowing admission of use or nonuse of safety belt in civil actions for damages","description":"Allowing admission of use or nonuse of safety belt in civil actions for damages","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950953,"bill_number":"HB2173","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950954,"bill_number":"HB2190","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2190/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2190&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":950955,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Requiring new comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"Requiring ACT and ACT Aspire to be used as comprehensive statewide student assessment","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950956,"bill_number":"HB2188","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2188/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2188&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":950957,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Board of Dentistry rule relating to board","description":"Board of Dentistry rule relating to board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950958,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards","description":"DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950959,"bill_number":"HB2207","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 issued prior to July 1, 2015 and to prohibit the sales on and after July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2207/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2207&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":950960,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Accessing adoption records","description":"Accessing adoption records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950961,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"DHHR rule relating to medication-assisted opioid treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Medication - Assisted Treatment - Opioid Treatment Programs.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950962,"bill_number":"HB2174","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950963,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Determining assessed value of natural resource property share","description":"Determining assessed value of natural resource property share","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950964,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt heating oil used for residential purposes from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":950965,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"DHHR rule relating to medication-assisted treatment, office-based medication-assisted treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Medication - Assisted Treatment - Office - Based Medication Assisted Treatment.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950966,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Relating to certain members of the Legislature and certain service by members of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address issues relating to the computation of legislative pensions. It provides for the calculation of benefits by averaging compensation received for all years of accumulated service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":950967,"bill_number":"SB46","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950968,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"DEP rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","description":"DEP rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950969,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles from personal property tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950970,"bill_number":"HB2203","title":"Reducing the motor fuel excise tax","description":"Reducing the motor fuel excise tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2203/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2203&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":950971,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Agriculture rule relating to captive cervids","description":"Agriculture rule relating to captive cervids","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950972,"bill_number":"HB2178","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":950973,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Recognizing contributions and dedicated service of Gary K. Wilson to Mineral County","description":"Recognizing contributions and dedicated service of Gary K. Wilson to Mineral County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950974,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Auditor rule relating to standards for requisitions for payment issued by state officers on Auditor","description":"Auditor rule relating to standards for requisitions for payment issued by state officers on Auditor","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950975,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Requiring provisions for prior authorization of drug benefits by insurers","description":"Requiring provisions for prior authorization of drug benefits by insurers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":950976,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Requiring BRIM cover volunteer workers and student teachers","description":"Requiring BRIM cover volunteer workers and student teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950977,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Changing number of strikes in jury selection for felony cases","description":"Changing number of strikes in jury selection for felony cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950978,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Relating to eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to provide for eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance; defining terms; requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to implement work requirements for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); requiring discontinuance of a federal waiver; setting forth what meets work requirements; setting out exceptions to work requirements; providing for a good cause exception; allowing for a federal waiver to meet the requirements of this section; providing for rulemaking for suspension of benefits for noncompliance; providing for an asset test for SNAP benefits; requiring accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources; prohibiting payment of SNAP benefits in specified instances; requiring cooperation with the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement; requiring a design or establishment of a computerized income, asset and identity verification system for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); allowing for contracting with a third- party vendor; setting out required contract terms; requiring accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources for TANF; requiring identity authentication as a condition to receiving public assistance; requiring a semi-annual case review of all public assistance cases; setting forth notice requirements and the right to a hearing; requiring referrals for fraud, misrepresentation and inadequate documentation; requiring report to the Governor and Legislature; setting forth prohibitions on the use of an electronic benefit transfer card; tracking out of state spending of SNAP and TANF benefits and providing for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":950979,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Modifying funding assistance from Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority","description":"Modifying funding assistance from Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950980,"bill_number":"HB2199","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, goals and objectives. The bill establishes key components of the pilot project. The bill establishes qualifications. The bill establishes a deadline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2199/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2199&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":950981,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":950982,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","description":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950983,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Board of Architects rule relating to registration of architects","description":"Board of Architects rule relating to registration of architects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950984,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Athletic Commission rule relating to administrative rules of WV State Athletic Commission","description":"Athletic Commission rule relating to administrative rules of WV State Athletic Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950985,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"U. S. Navy Rear Admiral Frederick Burdett Warder Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Navy Rear Admiral Frederick Burdett Warder Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":950986,"bill_number":"HB2186","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2186/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2186&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":950987,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to operation of barber, beauty, nail and aesthetic shops/salons and schools of barbering and beauty culture","description":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to operation of barber, beauty, nail and aesthetic shops/salons and schools of barbering and beauty culture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950988,"bill_number":"HB2209","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2209/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2209&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":950989,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to certification, recertification and training of EMT-Miners and certification of EMT-M instructors","description":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to certification, recertification and training of EMT-Miners and certification of EMT-M instructors","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 134","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950990,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Authorizing county commissions to impose surcharge on residential property owners for trash collection","description":"Authorizing county commissions to impose surcharge on residential property owners for trash collection","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":950991,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to schedule of fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950992,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices","description":"Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":950993,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to waxing specialists","description":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to waxing specialists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950994,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","description":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":950995,"bill_number":"HB2198","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 2017 budget for administrative costs into a special account for the purpose of increasing teacher salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":950996,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Requiring school counselors spend all their time on comprehensive school counseling programs","description":"Requiring school counselors spend all their time on comprehensive school counseling programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":950997,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Agriculture rule relating to animal disease control","description":"Agriculture rule relating to animal disease control","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":950998,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Creating 5-year tax credit for new businesses locating on post-mine sites","description":"Creating 5-year tax credit for new businesses locating on post-mine sites","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":950999,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education and physicians assistants","description":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education and physicians assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951000,"bill_number":"HJR6","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":951001,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","description":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951002,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Allowing purchase of Class XS hunting, fishing and trapping license at age 65","description":"Allowing purchase of Class XS hunting, fishing and trapping license at age 65","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951003,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Health Care Authority rule relating to certificate of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certificate of Need.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951004,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Allowing certain construction for oil and gas activities pursuant to stormwater permit","description":"Allowing certain construction for oil and gas activities pursuant to stormwater permit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951005,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Providing for resident farm vendor's bidding preference","description":"Providing for resident farm vendor's bidding preference","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951006,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating to microprocessor permit","description":"Permitting sale of home-based, micro-processed foods at farmers markets","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951007,"bill_number":"HB2135","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 if they have held a license valid for the operation of a motorcycle for a minimum of two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":951008,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","description":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951009,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"U.S. Army SPC 4 Thurman 'Duwayne' Young Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army SPC 4 Thurman 'Duwayne' Young Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":951010,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for children and spouses of National Guard members and members of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or persons on federal or state active military duty who are residents of this state and who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":951011,"bill_number":"HB2180","title":"Authorizing the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" motor vehicle registration plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special \"In God We Trust\" motor vehicle registration plates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2180/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2180&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":951012,"bill_number":"HB2154","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":951013,"bill_number":"SB61","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":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":951014,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Dangerous Wild Animal Board rule relating to dangerous wild animals","description":"Dangerous Wild Animal Board rule relating to dangerous wild animals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951015,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to William R. Laird IV Second Chance Driver's License Program","description":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to William R. Laird IV Second Chance Driver's License Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951016,"bill_number":"HB2147","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2147/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2147&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":951017,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2181/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2181&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":951018,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Establishing Supreme Court online case management system","description":"Establishing Supreme Court online case management system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951019,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Relating to compulsory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that five unexcused occasions on which a student is tardy for school may equal one unexcused absence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":951020,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Creating WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"Creating WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951021,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapist license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to marriage and family therapist license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951022,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Permitting teachers under the State Teachers Retirement System to teach college level courses without loss of benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit retired public school teachers to teach college level courses without loss of retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":951023,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Relating to product liability actions","description":"Relating to product liability actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951024,"bill_number":"HB2216","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":951025,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Extending sunset on DOH public-private partnerships","description":"Eliminating sunset on DOH public-private partnerships","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":951026,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"DNR rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"DNR rule relating to revocation of hunting and fishing licenses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 134","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951027,"bill_number":"HB2158","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":951028,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Establishing a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law enforcement services, and providing members of the West Virginia State Police a $580 salary increase at the end of two years of service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law- enforcement services. The bill further provides that the salary increase at the end of two years of service for members of the West Virginia State Police will increase from $500 to $580.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":951029,"bill_number":"SB4","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":951030,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to dispensing of legend drugs by practitioners","description":"Board of Medicine rule relating to dispensing of legend drugs by practitioners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951031,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Auditor rule relating to procedure for local levying bodies to apply for permission to extend time to meet as levying body","description":"Auditor rule relating to procedure for local levying bodies to apply for permission to extend time to meet as levying body","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951032,"bill_number":"HJR1","title":"Citizens' Redistricting Commission Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would allow citizens to participate directly in the formation of legislative districts by creating a nonpartisan citizen commission which will hold public hearings around the state and present a redistricting bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR1/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":951033,"bill_number":"HB2141","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":951034,"bill_number":"HB2137","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":951035,"bill_number":"HB2151","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2151/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2151&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":951036,"bill_number":"HB2183","title":"Relating to appointment of Public Service Commissioners","description":"Relating to appointment of Public Service Commissioners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2183/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2183&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":951037,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":951038,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Defining criteria private insurance carriers must consider when setting rates for health care providers","description":"Defining criteria private insurance carriers must consider when setting rates for health care providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951039,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Relating to higher education advance allowance accounts","description":"Relating to higher education advance allowance accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951040,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Requiring certain disclosures of election expenditures","description":"Requiring certain disclosures of election expenditures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":951041,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Requiring patient notification when mammogram indicates dense breast tissue","description":"Requiring patient notification when mammogram indicates dense breast tissue","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951042,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for an election to amend the state Constitution to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":951043,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","description":"Board of Examiners in Counseling rule relating to licensed professional counselor license renewal and continuing professional education requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951044,"bill_number":"HB2195","title":"Relating to requiring comprehensive drug awareness and prevention program in all public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to implement comprehensive drug awareness and prevention programs for all student in grades K through 12. The programs are to provide instruction regarding the dangers of substance abuse and must be coordinated with drug rehabilitation specialists and law-enforcement agencies to periodically provide them opportunities for age appropriate student education on the impacts of illegal alcohol and drug use.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2195/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2195&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":951045,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Requiring retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability, to establish requirements and exceptions, to provide the Secretary of the Department of Transportation with enforcement and rule-making authority and to establish penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":951046,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Relating to funding for completion of Coalfields Expressway","description":"Relating to funding for completion of Coalfields Expressway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":951047,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Increasing salaries for teachers","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to raise minimum teacher salaries $1500 per year through fiscal year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":951048,"bill_number":"HB2214","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":951049,"bill_number":"HB2144","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":951050,"bill_number":"HB2169","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":951051,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":951052,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Relating generally to human trafficking","description":"Relating generally to human trafficking","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":951053,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Amending House Rules 63 and 84a, relating to the previous question and witnesses before committees","description":"Amending House Rules 63 and 84a, relating to the previous question and witnesses before committees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":951054,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"US Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":951055,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Removing limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":951056,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Limiting insurance coverage for elective abortions","description":"Limiting insurance coverage for elective abortions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951057,"bill_number":"HB2206","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","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":951058,"bill_number":"HB2168","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":951059,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to operational standards for schools of barbering, cosmetology, hair styling, nail technology and aesthetics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Nail Technology and Aesthetics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951060,"bill_number":"HB2148","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":951061,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Relating generally to tax increment financing districts","description":"Relating generally to tax increment financing districts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":951062,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Increasing wages of judgment debtor that may be exempt from execution by judgment creditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary or wages of a judgment debtor, that may be exempt from execution by a judgment creditor, who is an employee of state, a state agency, or any political subdivision of the state, from 30 to 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage (then in effect). This increased exemption was changed for private employees who are judgment debtors during the 2016 Regular Session but the counterpart statute for public employees was inadvertently omitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":951063,"bill_number":"HB2215","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":951064,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensing and disciplinary procedures for physicians and podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing and Disciplinary Procedures: Physicians; Podiatrists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951065,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"DHHR rule relating to clandestine drug laboratory remediation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951066,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Agriculture rule relating to dangerous wild animals","description":"Agriculture rule relating to dangerous wild animals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951067,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Disclosing contributions during legislative session","description":"Disclosing contributions during legislative session","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":951068,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"DHHR rule relating to expedited partner therapy","description":"DHHR rule relating to expedited partner therapy","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951069,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Relating generally to CDLs","description":"Relating generally to CDLs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":951070,"bill_number":"HB2164","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":951071,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"DEP rule relating to various permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants, Notification Requirements, Admin. Updates, Temporary Permits, General Permits, Permission to Commence Construction and Procedures for Evaluation.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951072,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Creating Tim Tebow Act","description":"Creating Tim Tebow Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":951073,"bill_number":"HB2165","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":951074,"bill_number":"HB2187","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2187/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2187&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":951075,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Lottery Commission rule relating to limited video lottery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Limited Video Lottery.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 127","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951076,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Permitting employers to have compulsory direct deposit for employees' wages","description":"Permitting employers to have compulsory direct deposit for employees' wages","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951077,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","description":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951078,"bill_number":"HB2182","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2182/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2182&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":951079,"bill_number":"HB2194","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, 2019 at not greater than one employee to two thousand students; and to require the state superintendent to establish a policy to attain the ratio.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":951080,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Requiring election by division in House of Delegates' districts with two or more delegates","description":"Requiring election by division in House of Delegates' districts with two or more delegates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":951081,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"DEP rule relating to permits for construction and modification of major stationary sources for prevention of significant deterioration of air quality","description":"DEP rule relating to permits for construction and modification of major stationary sources for prevention of significant deterioration of air quality","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951082,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Increasing high education student success","description":"Increasing high education student success","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951083,"bill_number":"HB2153","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, 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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2153/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2153&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":951084,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Providing judges flexibility in sentencing drug offenders","description":"Providing judges flexibility in sentencing drug offenders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":951085,"bill_number":"HB2150","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":951086,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Prohibiting the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE report from adversely affecting an application for insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of a credit score to banking institution credit scoring for casualty insurance rate filings; to prohibit the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies; and to prohibit the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE report from adversely affecting an application for insurance; and, prohibiting reliance on information which is false or potentially false.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":951087,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Board of barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to continuing education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951088,"bill_number":"HB2200","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2200/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2200&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":951089,"bill_number":"HB2192","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 pharmacies in the definition of health care provider related to the Medical Professional Liability Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":951090,"bill_number":"HB2210","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 one percent in the third year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":951091,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Health Care Authority rule relating to exemption from certificate of need","description":"Health Care Authority rule relating to exemption from certificate of need","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951092,"bill_number":"HB2171","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":951093,"bill_number":"HB2133","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2133/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2133&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":951094,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Athletic Commission rule relating to mixed martial arts regulations","description":"Athletic Commission rule relating to mixed martial arts regulations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951095,"bill_number":"HB2161","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":951096,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Providing that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students or any student who requests take home meals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":951097,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Awarding of Matching Grants for Local Litter Control Programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951098,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Increasing the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled from $8,000 to $16,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":951099,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees","description":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951100,"bill_number":"HB2139","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":951101,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Authorizing MAPS promulgate legislative rules","description":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951102,"bill_number":"HB2159","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":951103,"bill_number":"SB43","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951104,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Future Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit deposits into the West Virginia Future Fund in years when certain state retirement systems are not funded to ninety percent or more of their actuarial accrued liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":951105,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Creating education expenses tax credits","description":"Creating education expenses tax credits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951106,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Allowing ballot option to express opposition to all candidates","description":"Allowing ballot option to express opposition to all candidates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":951107,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Allowing local governments to lower personal property tax by imposing local sales tax","description":"Allowing local governments to lower personal property tax by imposing local sales tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951108,"bill_number":"HB2177","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":951109,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Requiring inclusion of protocols for response to after-school emergencies in school crisis response plans","description":"Requiring inclusion of protocols for response to after-school emergencies in school crisis response plans","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":951110,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Authorizing county commissions to approve, modify or disapprove local boards of health' policies","description":"Authorizing county commissions to approve, modify or disapprove local boards of health' policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951111,"bill_number":"HJR8","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":951112,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Allowing fire departments to charge fees for service calls","description":"Allowing fire departments to charge fees for service calls","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951113,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified health plans","description":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified health plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951114,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"DEP rule relating to alternative emission limitations during startup, shutdown and maintenance operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Alternative Emission Limitations During Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance Operations.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 113","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951115,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"DHHR rule relating to clinical laboratory technician and technologist licensure and certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Licensure and Certification.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 125","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951116,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Creating WV Second Chance for Employment Act","description":"Creating WV Second Chance for Employment Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":951117,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","description":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":951118,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Changing primary election date","description":"Changing primary election date","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":951119,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Creating 24/7 Sobriety Program","description":"Creating 24/7 Sobriety Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":951120,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Relating to school calendar","description":"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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":951121,"bill_number":"HJR2","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":951122,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Creating Small Business Regulatory Review Board","description":"Creating Small Business Regulatory Review Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":951123,"bill_number":"HB2143","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":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2143/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2143&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":951124,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists rule relating to licensing schools of barbering, cosmetology, nail technology and aesthetics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology and Aesthetics.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951125,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to fireworks and related explosive materials regulation","description":"State Fire Marshal rule relating to fireworks and related explosive materials regulation","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 116","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951126,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Equalizing criminal penalty for entering without breaking regardless of time of day","description":"Equalizing criminal penalty for entering without breaking regardless of time of day","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":951127,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses rule relating to limited prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses","description":"Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses rule relating to limited prescriptive authority for advanced practice nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951128,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"Repealing article concerning detection of tuberculosis, high blood pressure and diabetes","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to repeal article 25 of chapter 16. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951129,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"DNR rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses","description":"DNR rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 134","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951130,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"Repealing article relating to prenatal examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal article 4A of chapter 16. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951131,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for providing services to political subdivisions","description":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for providing services to political subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951132,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"Treasurer rule relating to selection of state depositories for disbursement accounts through competitive bidding","description":"Treasurer rule relating to selection of state depositories for disbursement accounts through competitive bidding","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951133,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Eliminating salary for Water Development Authority board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the salary for members of the West Virginia Water Development Board.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951134,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"DNR rule relating to special waterfowl hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to special waterfowl hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 134","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951135,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Allowing county commissions and municipalities adopt building codes equal to or less stringent than state building code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities and county commissions to adopt building codes provided they are no more stringent than the state building code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951136,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Abolishing regional education service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish regional education service agencies; transfer duties, powers and services provided to state board; establish that state board rules about regional education service agencies remain in effect until new rules promulgated; transfer duties, powers previously belonging to the regional education service agencies to the state board; transfer all property and records of the regional education service agencies to the state board; provide that the rules previously promulgated by the state board regarding regional education service agencies shall remain in effect until new rules are promulgated; and delete references to the regional education service agencies throughout the code. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":951137,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to continuing education","description":"Board of Optometry rule relating to continuing education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951138,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Transferring Division of Forestry from Department of Commerce to Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Division of Forestry and its authorities, powers and duties from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951139,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"State Board of Sanitarians rule relating to practice of public health sanitation","description":"State Board of Sanitarians rule relating to practice of public health sanitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951140,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"Requiring license plates on front and back of vehicles","description":"Requiring license plates on front and back of vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Ojeda requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":951141,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"Board of Social Work Examiners rule relating to continuing education for social workers and providers","description":"Board of Social Work Examiners rule relating to continuing education for social workers and providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951142,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"Treasurer rule relating to procedure for fees in collections by charge, credit or debit card or by electronic payment","description":"Treasurer rule relating to procedure for fees in collections by charge, credit or debit card or by electronic payment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951143,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Transitioning WV School of Osteopathic Medicine to nonprofit corporation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transition the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine from a state owned and operated entity to a not-for-profit corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951144,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951145,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"Repealing state hemophilia program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal article 24 of chapter 16. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951146,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"Relating to direct primary care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the practice of direct primary care. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Joint Committee on Health.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951147,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"Fees for certain currency transmission services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assess a fee on wire transfers with an equivalent tax credit in order to capture transfers more likely to contain the proceeds of drug trafficking sent from nonresidents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":951148,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"PSC rule relating to telephone conduit occupancy","description":"PSC rule relating to telephone conduit occupancy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951149,"bill_number":"SB141","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951150,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians","description":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to licensing procedures for osteopathic physicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951151,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct","description":"Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses rule relating to requirements for registration and licensure and conduct constituting professional misconduct","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951152,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"Relating to traffic regulations and special load limits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the load limitation of a digger or derrick line truck from forty feet to forty-five feet in length; increase from six to nine feet the distance a load may extend beyond the foremost part of the truck; and increase from nine to eleven feet the distance a load may extend beyond the rear of the body of the truck.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 242, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951153,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 127","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951154,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"Relating to surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies to fund volunteer fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore to one percent the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies for the purpose of funding volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":951155,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Allowing spending units designate fund into which proceeds from sale of surplus property must be deposited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow spending units to designate the fund which the proceeds from the sale of surplus property must be deposited when the fund that was used to purchase the property is no longer in existence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951156,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for deposit of moneys with Treasurer by state agencies","description":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for deposit of moneys with Treasurer by state agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951157,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"Repealing article providing assistance to Korea and Vietnam veterans exposed to certain chemical defoliants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article on providing assistance to Korean and Vietnam veterans exposed to certain chemical defoliants or herbicides or other causative agents, including Agent Orange.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951158,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"Repealing Programs of All-Inclusive Care for Elderly","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal article 2K of chapter 16. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2017 Regular Session of the Legislature by the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":951159,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"Exempting transportation of household goods from PSC jurisdiction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the jurisdiction of the PSC over the transportation of household goods.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951160,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration promulgate legislative rules","description":"BRIM rule relating to Patient Injury Compensation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951161,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"Requiring protective fencing on newly constructed or significantly improved overpasses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require protective fencing to be included in any new construction of an overpass, and to require commissioner to promulgate rules to effectuate section’s purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951162,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to standards of practice","description":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to standards of practice","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951163,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"BRIM rule relating to mine subsidence insurance","description":"BRIM rule relating to mine subsidence insurance","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 151","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951164,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to licensure of speech-pathology and audiology","description":"Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology rule relating to licensure of speech-pathology and audiology","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951165,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for processing payments from State Treasury","description":"Treasurer rule relating to procedures for processing payments from State Treasury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951166,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"Relating generally to autocycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for autocycles which are enclosed motorcycles that are equipped with safety belts, airbags, a roll bar, a windshield, wipers, a steering wheel and equipment otherwise required on a motorcycle, and which have no more than three wheels in contact with the roadway at any one time. A person may operate an autocycle with a valid driver's license and is exempt from the motorcycle examination, licensing and endorsement requirements set forth in article two, chapter seventeen-b of this code. The bill would also exempt autocycles from helmet and certain other safety requirements set forth in §17C-15-44. The bill also removes obsolete language.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951167,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to voter registration at DMV","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to voter registration at DMV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951168,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Controlled Substances Monitoring Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Controlled Substances Monitoring Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951169,"bill_number":"SB147","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":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 127","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951170,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Providing procedures that prevent disqualifying low bids for government construction contracts due to document technicalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide procedures that will prevent the disqualification of low bids for government construction contracts due to documentation technicalities. The bill deals with the submission of bids and the information and documents required for the awarding of certain contracts. It provides procedures for the required submission of a list of subcontractors who will perform more than $25,000 of work on certain projects. The bill provides procedures for the required submission of a Drug Free Workplace Affidavit for any solicitation for a public improvement contract. And, the bill provides procedures for the required submission of a contractor’s license number with certain bid documents.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951171,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to mail-order and nonresident pharmacies","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to mail-order and nonresident pharmacies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951172,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Board of Physical Therapy rule relating to fees for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant","description":"Board of Physical Therapy rule relating to fees for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951173,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"Treasurer rule relating to selection of state depositories for receipt accounts","description":"Treasurer rule relating to selection of state depositories for receipt accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951174,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"DNR rule relating to commercial sale of wildlife","description":"DNR rule relating to commercial sale of wildlife","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 134","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951175,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"Relating to PSC jurisdiction over certain telephone company and internet services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit Public Service Commission exercising jurisdiction over Internet protocol-enabled service or voice over Internet protocol-enabled service and transactions involving telephone company entities under common ownership.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951176,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to voter registration list maintenance","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to voter registration list maintenance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":951177,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"Relating to DNA evidence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow law enforcement to obtain DNA samples from arrestees for certain criminal offenses, and that DNA samples shall be taken by buccal swab rather than drawing blood. The bill expands DNA sample collection to all those convicted of a felony offense. The bill expands the authority of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Commission and requires the commission to authorize a sub-group to establish protocols and propose legislative rules regarding the submission of sexual assault forensic examination kits in a timely manner from health care providers to law-enforcement agencies and from law-enforcement agencies to the West Virginia State Police, the Marshall University Forensic Science Center or certain other accredited laboratories with certain restrictions and requirements The bill also increases the preservation, submission and testing of certain DNA evidence.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":951178,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Terminating WV Massage Therapy Licensure Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Massage Therapy Licensure Board effective July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951179,"bill_number":"SB191","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":951180,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Expanding Health Sciences Program to allow certain medical practitioners in underserved areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend eligibility for loans to health care practitioners who practice in areas of the state which have a need for emergency medical providers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":951181,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Relating generally to licensed surveyors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt licensed surveyors from liability for defamation or slander of title when performing their professional duties, except in the case of malicious intent.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":951182,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Correcting definition of \"telehealth\" in medication-assisted treatment programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct the definition of telehealth in the medication assisted treatment portion of the code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":951183,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Adjusting date when children become eligible for certain school programs and school attendance requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust the date upon which children become eligible for certain school programs and school attendance requirements. The bill changes the kindergarten age attainment requirement from age five prior to September 1, to age five prior to July 1. The bill changes the early childhood education program age attainment date requirement from age four prior to September 1, to age four prior to July 1. The bill changes the age for which compulsory attendance begins to those who attain age six by July 1, of each year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":951184,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Prohibiting smoking of tobacco products in motor vehicle when person 16 years old or younger is present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of lit tobacco products in a motor vehicle while individuals sixteen years of age or under of are present. The bill also provides that the misdemeanor offense created by this section is a secondary offense that may only be charged if a driver has been detained for violation of another vehicle law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":951185,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Eliminating preferences for vendors bidding on state contracts for commodities or printing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the 5% bidders’ preference for in-state venders on state contracts.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951186,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Establishing that shared legal and physical custody of child in divorce cases is in best interest of child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that shared legal and physical custody of a child in cases of divorce is presumed to be in the best interests of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"Senator Jeffries requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951187,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Excluding certain medical care amounts from compensatory damage awards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay for medical care or treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":951188,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Terminating WV Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":951189,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Providing for confidentiality of patients' medical records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for confidentiality of medical records for patients’ physical, mental or emotional conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 196, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":951190,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Increasing penalties for shoplifting offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for shoplifting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":952353,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-05","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":952612,"bill_number":"HB2018","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":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/13/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2018/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2018&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":952985,"bill_number":"HB2305","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":952991,"bill_number":"HB2225","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2225/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2225&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":952997,"bill_number":"HB2296","title":"Veterinary Medicine, W.Va. Board of Standards of Practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards of Practice.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2296/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2296&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953005,"bill_number":"HB2228","title":"DEP Secretary's Office, Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment Rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voluntary Remediation and Redevelopment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2228/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2228&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953014,"bill_number":"HB2298","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Continuing Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2298/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2298&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953024,"bill_number":"HB2294","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Procedure for Fees in Collections by Charge, Credit or Debit Card or by Electronic Payment","description":"10.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Procedure for Fees in Collections by Charge, Credit or Debit Card or by Electronic Payment.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2294/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2294&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953032,"bill_number":"HB2240","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of, Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Nail Technology and Aesthetics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Operational Standards for Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Hair Styling, Nail Technology and Aesthetics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2240/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2240&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953039,"bill_number":"HB2252","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2252/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2252&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953049,"bill_number":"HB2312","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2312/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2312&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":953058,"bill_number":"HB2237","title":"Athletic Commission, W.Va. State Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Regulation of Mixed Martial Arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2237/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2237&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953067,"bill_number":"HB2267","title":"Miners’ Health, Safety and Training, W.Va. Office of, Certification, Recertification and Training of EMT-Miners and the Certification of EMT-M Instructors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certification, Recertification and Training of EMT-Miners and the Certification of EMT-M Instructors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2267/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2267&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953075,"bill_number":"HB2235","title":"Architects, W.Va. Board of, Registration of Architects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Architects to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Registration of Architects.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2235/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2235&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953086,"bill_number":"HB2230","title":"Insurance Commission, Adoption of Valuation Manual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Adoption of a Valuation Manual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2230/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2230&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953093,"bill_number":"HB2226","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Control of Air Pollution from Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2226/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2226&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953102,"bill_number":"HB2299","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Waxing Specialist","description":"10.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Waxing Specialists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2299/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2299&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953114,"bill_number":"HB2271","title":"Natural Resources, WV Division of Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Miscellaneous Permits and Licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2271/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2271&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953120,"bill_number":"HB2219","title":"Authorizing miscellaneous boards and agencies to promulgate legislative rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Livestock Care Standards.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2219/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2219&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953130,"bill_number":"HB2264","title":"Medicine, WV Board of Licensing and Disciplinary Procedures: Physicians; Podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing and Disciplinary Procedures: Physicians; Podiatrists.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2264/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2264&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953140,"bill_number":"HB2288","title":"Social Work, W.Va. Board of Continuing Education for Social Workers and Providers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Social Work Examiners to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education for Social Workers and Providers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2288/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2288&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953149,"bill_number":"HB2285","title":"Sanitarians, W.Va. State Board of Practice of Public Health Sanitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Sanitarians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Practice of Public Health Sanitation.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2285/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2285&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953155,"bill_number":"HB2273","title":"Osteopathic Medicine, W.Va. Board of, Licensing Procedures for Osteopathic Physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Procedures for Osteopathic Physicians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2273/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2273&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953161,"bill_number":"HB2247","title":"Counseling, W.Va. Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapist 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 Therapist License Renewal and Continuing Professional Education Requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2247/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2247&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953175,"bill_number":"HB2238","title":"Auditor, W.Va. State Auditor, Procedure for Local Levying Bodies to Apply for Permission to Extend Time to Meet as Levying Body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Auditor's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Procedure for Local Levying Bodies to Apply for Permission to Extend Time to Meet as Levying Body.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2238/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2238&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953184,"bill_number":"HB2290","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Procedures for Deposit of Monies with the State Treasurer's Office by State Agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Procedures for Deposit of Moneys with the State Treasurer's Office by State Agencies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2290/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2290&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953194,"bill_number":"HB2272","title":"Optometry, W.Va. Board of, Continuing Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Continuing Education.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2272/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2272&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953201,"bill_number":"HB2241","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Operation of Barber, Beauty, Nail and Aesthetic Shops/Salons, and Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Operation of Barber, Beauty, Nail and Aesthetic Shops/Salons and Schools of Barbering and Beauty Culture.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2241/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2241&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953211,"bill_number":"HB2259","title":"Health Care Authority, W.Va. State Exemption From Certificate of Need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Exemption from Certificate of Need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2259/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2259&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953220,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Requiring regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":953228,"bill_number":"HB2243","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Barber Apprenticeship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Barber Apprenticeships.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2243/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2243&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953237,"bill_number":"HB2304","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":953249,"bill_number":"HB2281","title":"Registered Professional Nurses, W.Va. Board of Examiners for, Requirements for Registration and Licensure and Conduct Constituting Professional Misconduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Requirements for Registration and Licensure and Conduct Constituting Professional Misconduct.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2281/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2281&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953257,"bill_number":"HB2229","title":"DEP Water and Waste Management, Awarding of Matching Grants for Local Litter Control Programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Awarding of Matching Grants for Local Litter Control Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2229/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2229&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953265,"bill_number":"HB2308","title":"Requiring the Parkways Authority to provide free daily toll passes for veterans under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Parkways Authority to provide the Beckley VA Medical Center a sufficient number of free daily toll passes to permit Veterans who travel to that center for medical care to travel the West Virginia Turnpike without paying tolls.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2308/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2308&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":953274,"bill_number":"HB2261","title":"Health Care Authority, W.Va. State Hospital Assistance Grant Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Hospital Assistance Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2261/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2261&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953283,"bill_number":"HB2236","title":"Athletic Commission, W.Va. State Administrative Rules of the WV State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Administrative Rules of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2236/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2236&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953289,"bill_number":"HB2302","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":953303,"bill_number":"HB2317","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":953310,"bill_number":"HB2251","title":"Fire Marshall, W.Va. State Regulation of Fireworks and Related Explosive Materials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Regulation of Fireworks and Related Explosive Materials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2251/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2251&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953319,"bill_number":"HB2227","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2227/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2227&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953328,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Superintendent of the State Police to develop a plan to increase the number of troopers to a minimum of eight hundred by July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":953338,"bill_number":"HB2262","title":"Health Care Authority, W.Va. State Certificate of Need Rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Certificate of Need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2262/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2262&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953345,"bill_number":"HB2289","title":"Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, WV Board of Examiners for Licensure of Speech-Pathology and Audiology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure of Speech-Pathology and Audiology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2289/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2289&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953352,"bill_number":"HB2303","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for littering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the fines and community service hours for littering.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2303/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2303&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":953363,"bill_number":"HB2269","title":"Natural Resources, WV Division of Special Waterfowl Hunting","description":"10.0pt;color:black'>The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Waterfowl Hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2269/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2269&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953370,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Congratulating St. Mary's High School for winning 2016 Class A state football championship","description":"Congratulating St. Mary's High School for winning 2016 Class A state football championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":953383,"bill_number":"HB2244","title":"Counseling, W.Va. Board of Examiners in Licensed Professional Counselor Fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensed Professional Counselor Fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2244/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2244&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953392,"bill_number":"HB2242","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Schedule of Fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Schedule of Fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2242/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2242&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953404,"bill_number":"HB2282","title":"Registered Professional Nurses, W.Va. Board of Examiners for Limited Prescriptive Authority for Nurses in Advanced Practice","description":"Registered Professional Nurses, W.Va. Board of Examiners for Limited Prescriptive Authority for Nurses in Advanced Practice","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2282/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2282&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953410,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"US Army PFC Floyd H. Edmonds Memorial Road","description":"US Army PFC Floyd H. Edmonds Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":953418,"bill_number":"HB2231","title":"Natural Resources, Division of, Point System for the Revocation of Hunting - Repeal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Point System for the Revocation of Hunting - Repeal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2231/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2231&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953427,"bill_number":"HB2248","title":"Dangerous Wild Animals, W.Va. Board of Dangerous Wild Animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Dangerous Wild Animal Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2248/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2248&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953436,"bill_number":"HB2280","title":"Racing Commission, W.Va. 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2280/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2280&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953444,"bill_number":"HB2249","title":"Dentistry, W.Va. Board of Rule for the WV Board of Dentistry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Dentistry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the board.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2249/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2249&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953460,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"WV Better Roads Amendment of 2018","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to offer to the voters the opportunity to authorize the Legislature to issue and sell state bonds not exceeding the aggregate amount of $2 billion to be used for improvement and construction of state roads and bridges. If ratified the amendment provides a mechanism to repay the debt created through a levy on real property and public utility property in the state, not to exceed 20¢ per $100 of assessed value.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":953467,"bill_number":"HB2286","title":"Secretary of State Voter Registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voter Registration at the Division of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2286/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2286&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953475,"bill_number":"HB2287","title":"Secretary of State Voter Registration List Maintenance by the Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Voter Registration List Maintenance by the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2287/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2287&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953484,"bill_number":"HB2222","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Ambient Air Quality Standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Ambient Air Quality Standards. This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2222/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2222&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953494,"bill_number":"HB2306","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":953500,"bill_number":"HB2300","title":"Regulating step therapy protocols","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the use of step therapy protocols by providing a simple and expeditious process for exceptions to the protocols that the health care provider deems not in the best interests of the patient.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2300/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2300&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":953510,"bill_number":"HB2313","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2313/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2313&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":953522,"bill_number":"HB2260","title":"Health Care Authority, W.Va. State Rural Health Systems Grant Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Rural Health Systems Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2260/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2260&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953532,"bill_number":"HB2295","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Procedures for Providing Services to Political Subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Procedures for Providing Services to Political Subdivisions.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2295/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2295&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953540,"bill_number":"HB2276","title":"Pharmacy, WV Board of Mail-Order and Non-Resident Pharmacies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Mail-Order and Non-Resident Pharmacies.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2276/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2276&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953546,"bill_number":"HB2257","title":"Health and Human Resources, WV Department of Medication - Assisted Treatment - Opioid Treatment Programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Medication - Assisted Treatment - Opioid Treatment Programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2257/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2257&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953557,"bill_number":"HB2254","title":"Health and Human Resources, WV Department of Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Licensure and Certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clinical Laboratory Technician and Technologist Licensure and Certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2254/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2254&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953564,"bill_number":"HB2307","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2307/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2307&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953574,"bill_number":"HB2246","title":"Counseling, W.Va. Board of Examiners in Marriage and Family Therapists Fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners in Counseling to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Marriage and Family Therapist Fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2246/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2246&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953582,"bill_number":"HB2284","title":"Risk and Insurance Management, W.Va. State Board of Patient Injury Compensation Fund","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Patient Injury Compensation Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2284/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2284&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953592,"bill_number":"HB2292","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Selection of State Depositories for Receipt Accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Selection of State Depositories for Receipt Accounts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2292/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2292&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953599,"bill_number":"HB2270","title":"Natural Resources, WV Division of Commercial Sale of Wild Life","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Commercial Sale of Wildlife.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2270/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2270&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953606,"bill_number":"HB2239","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of Qualifications, Training, Examination and Certification of Instructors in Barbering and Cosmetology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Qualifications, Training, Examination and Certification of Instructors in Barbering and Cosmetology.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2239/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2239&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953619,"bill_number":"HB2218","title":"Agriculture, Department of, Dangerous Wild Animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Dangerous Wild Animals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2218/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2218&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953627,"bill_number":"HB2293","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Procedures for Processing Payments from the State Treasury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Procedures for Processing Payments from the State Treasury.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2293/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2293&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953636,"bill_number":"HB2266","title":"Medicine, WV Board of Dispensing of Legend Drugs by Practitioners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Dispensing of Legend Drugs by Practitioners.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2266/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2266&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953644,"bill_number":"HB2277","title":"Pharmacy, WV Board of Controlled Substances Monitoring Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to a Controlled Substances Monitoring Program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2277/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2277&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953654,"bill_number":"HB2255","title":"Health and Human Resources, WV Department of Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2255/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2255&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953664,"bill_number":"HB2234","title":"Agriculture, Department of, Captive Cervid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Captive Cervid.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2234/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2234&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953670,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Congratulating St. Mary's High School boys' cross country team for 2016 Class AA/A state championship","description":"Congratulating St. Mary's High School boys' cross country team for 2016 Class AA/A state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":953680,"bill_number":"HB2220","title":"Barbers and Cosmetologists, W.Va. Board of, Licensing Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology and Aesthetics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensing Schools of Barbering, Cosmetology, Nail Technology and Aesthetics.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2220/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2220&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953691,"bill_number":"HB2232","title":"Physical Therapy, W.Va. Board of, Fees for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Physical Therapy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Fees for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2232/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2232&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953701,"bill_number":"HB2258","title":"Health and Human Resources, WV Department of Medication - Assisted Treatment - Office - Based Medication Assisted Treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Medication - Assisted Treatment - Office - Based Medication Assisted Treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2258/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2258&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953708,"bill_number":"HB2233","title":"Agriculture, Department of, Animal Disease Control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Animal Disease Control.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2233/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2233&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953717,"bill_number":"HB2221","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Alternative Emission Limitations During Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance Operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Alternative Emission Limitations During Startup, Shutdown and Maintenance Operations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2221/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2221&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953728,"bill_number":"HB2265","title":"Medicine, WV Board of Licensure, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures, Continuing Education, Physician Assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Licensure, Disciplinary and Complaint Procedures, Continuing Education, Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2265/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2265&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953736,"bill_number":"HB2301","title":"Relating to direct primary care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit individuals to enter into agreements, for direct primary care with an individual or other legal entity authorized to provide primary care services, outside of an insurance plan or outside of the Medicaid or Medicare program and pay for the care. The bill provides that a direct primary care membership agreement is not considered insurance and that a direct primary care provider is not required to obtain certain credentials or licensing. The bill prohibits the billing of third party providers for direct primary care services. It details requirements for a direct primary care membership agreement. The bill permits rule-making authority by the West Virginia Board of Medicine; the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses to effectuate the provisions of this new article. And the bill authorizes civil penalties in the form of sanctions by the respective boards for violations that constitute unprofessional conduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2301/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2301&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":953747,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Removing the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators in the family court system and allow the Administrative Director of the Supreme Court of Appeals to set the salary of those employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":953753,"bill_number":"HB2224","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction and Major Modification of Major Stationary Sources for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2224/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2224&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953761,"bill_number":"HB2278","title":"Public Service Commission, W.Va. Telephone Conduit Occupancy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Telephone Conduit Occupancy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2278/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2278&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953772,"bill_number":"HB2291","title":"Treasurer’s Office, W.Va. State Selection of State Depositories for Disbursement Accounts through Competitive Bidding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Treasurer's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Selection of State Depositories for Disbursement Accounts Through Competitive Bidding.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2291/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2291&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953782,"bill_number":"HB2275","title":"Pharmacy, WV Board of Licensure and Practice of Pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the Licensure and Practice of Pharmacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2275/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2275&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953791,"bill_number":"HB2268","title":"Natural Resources, WV Division of Revocation of Hunting and Fishing Licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Revocation of Hunting and Fishing Licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2268/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2268&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953799,"bill_number":"HB2309","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2309/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2309&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":953808,"bill_number":"HB2279","title":"Racing Commission, W.Va. 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2279/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2279&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953815,"bill_number":"HB2250","title":"Ethics Commission, W.Va. State Private Gain","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Ethics Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Private Gain.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2250/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2250&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953826,"bill_number":"HB2256","title":"Health and Human Resources, WV Department of Expedited Partner Therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Expedited Partner Therapy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2256/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2256&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953835,"bill_number":"HB2311","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":953842,"bill_number":"HB2283","title":"Risk and Insurance Management, W.Va. State Board of Mine Subsidence Insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Risk and Insurance Management to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Mine Subsidence Insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2283/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2283&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953851,"bill_number":"HB2274","title":"Osteopathic Medicine, W.Va. Board of Osteopathic Physician Assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Osteopathic Physician Assistants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2274/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2274&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953860,"bill_number":"HB2315","title":"Relating to the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs conduct hearings to report to the Select Committee on Minority Issues and to create the West Side Revive Pilot Program for community development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2315/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2315&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":953869,"bill_number":"HB2253","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, William R. Laird IV - Second Chance Driver’s License Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to the William R. Laird IV - Second Chance Driver's License Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2253/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2253&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953877,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"County Economic Development Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Legislature to, by general law, allocate a portion of ad valorem property taxes paid by owners of certain new manufacturing facilities and large capital additions to existing manufacturing facilities located in counties in which county commissions elect to fund infrastructure capital improvements using property taxes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":953886,"bill_number":"HB2263","title":"Lottery Commission, W.Va. State Limited Video Lottery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Limited Video Lottery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2263/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2263&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953895,"bill_number":"HB2245","title":"Counseling, W.Va. Board of Examiners in 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":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2245/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2245&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953902,"bill_number":"HB2223","title":"DEP Air Quality Board, Permits for Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants, Notification Requirements, Admin. Updates, Temporary Permits, General Permits, Permission to Commence Construction and Procedures for Evaluation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Permits for Construction, Modification, Relocation and Operation of Stationary Sources of Air Pollutants, Notification Requirements, Admin. Updates, Temporary Permits, General Permits, Permission to Commence Construction and Procedures for Evaluation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2223/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2223&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953909,"bill_number":"HB2297","title":"Auditor, W.Va. State, Standards for Requisitions for Payment Issued by State Officers on the Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Auditor's Office to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Standards for Requisitions for Payment Issued by State Officers on the Auditor.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 2219","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2297/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2297&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":953974,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Adopting 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954007,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Increasing high-quality educational opportunities within public school system","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 a five-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 bill requires 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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"Senator Maroney requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":954042,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Relating to carrying firearm for self-defense in certain state recreation areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a person to carry a firearm for self-defense in woods and in state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas and on state rail trails in general, but with limitations for rifles and shotguns in certain areas.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954078,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Prohibiting county parks and recreation commissions from promulgating or enforcing rules prohibiting possession of firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bar a county commission from promulgating or enforcing rules or regulations prohibiting the possession of firearms within county parks, recreational properties or facilities. It also updates language replacing the defunct justice of the peace system with reference to magistrate courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954112,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Allowing magistrates to conduct proceeding for temporary emergency protective order dealing with temporary custody by family court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit magistrates to conduct a proceeding for a temporary emergency protective order dealing with a temporary custody order entered by a family court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954145,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Defining \"professional services\" with respect to energy saving contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define professional services with respect to energy saving contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":954184,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Relating to motorcycle registration renewal","description":"Relating to motorcycle registration renewal","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":954220,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Relating to offenses and penalties under Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new felony offense for a drug delivery that results in the death of another person and providing a felony criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954255,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Limiting use of wages by employers and labor organizations for political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect an employee’s wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities without the express, written authorization of the employee. The bill makes clear that it is unlawful for any person to coerce or intimidate any employee into making a political contribution or engaging in political activities. The bill also makes it an unfair labor practice for any labor organization to use agency shop fees paid for by nonmembers for contributions or expenditures to influence an election without the authorization of the individual.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":954289,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"Relating to State Board of Education and Medicaid-eligible children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that State Board of Education may delegate its Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement to regional educational service agencies or county boards subject to the county board determining that there is a net benefit and no detraction from the educational program of the county.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":954324,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Allowing county commissions authority to amend proposed rates, fees and charges proposed by public service districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to giving county commissions the authority to amend the proposed rates, fees, and charges, in its sole discretion, proposed by public service districts.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954357,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Relating generally to criminal offense of kidnapping","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of kidnapping to including taking or gaining custody of, confining or concealing another person by force or threat of force; or by duress, fraud, deceit misrepresentation or enticement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954396,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Requiring WV State Police disciplinary records be retained in perpetuity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia State Police to retain disciplinary records in perpetuity. The bill also requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954430,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Requiring persons appointed to fill vacancy by Governor have same qualifications for vacated office and receive same compensation and expenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that persons appointed to fill a vacancy by the Governor have the same qualifications for the vacated office and receive same compensation and expenses for the office otherwise provided by law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":954465,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Relating to certain WV officials carrying concealed firearm nationwide","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all law-enforcement agencies in this state to certify qualified law-enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms nationwide as provided by the federal Law-Enforcement Officers Safety Act, to provide statutory authority necessary to give prosecuting attorneys and assistant prosecuting attorneys the option to carry firearms for self-defense pursuant to that federal act upon completion of required training and annual background check and to require law-enforcement agencies to provide qualified retired law-enforcement officers the opportunity to be certified to carry concealed firearms nationwide, under that act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954504,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Renaming Local Powers Act the County Local Powers Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the fair distribution of costs for county development by authorizing the assessment and collection of fees to offset the cost of development, including industrial development, within affected counties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":954538,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Relating to disclaimers of warranties regarding used manufactured homes","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954571,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Relating to conspiracy to commit crimes under Uniform Controlled Substances Act","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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 41, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954606,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Permitting exclusion, modification or limitation of warranties in sale of used motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting \"as is\" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of \"as is\" sales; to clarify that \"as is\" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal regulations concerning used motor vehicle sales.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954641,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Relating to composition of PEIA Finance Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the experience requirements for members and reduce the number of members of the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":954680,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Relating to WV Contraband Forfeiture Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to under the West Virginia contraband forfeiture act adopt a clear and convincing evidence standard; shorten the time to institute forfeiture proceedings; designate persons to be made respondents to a petition for forfeiture; redirect the disposition of all forfeited property; provide for the disposition of property when forfeiture is not ordered; and provide for the effects of amendments to the law on pending actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954715,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Relating to workers compensation disability and death benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define “professional firefighter” for purposes of Workers’ Compensation disability and death benefits and to require the Insurance Commissioner to study the effects of the rebuttable presumptions created in this section on the premiums charged for workers' compensation for professional firefighters and the overall impact of the risk management programs, wage replacement, premium calculation for the cost providing coverage to professional firefighters and the separation of professional firefighter functions from nonactive, nonfirefighting or support functions in volunteer fire departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":954746,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Establishing Mental Health and Military Service Member Court program with Supreme Court of Appeals","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954780,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Increasing minimum sentence for individuals convicted of manufacturing, delivering or transporting controlled substances in presence of 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954818,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Relating to pawnbrokers generally","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit pawnbrokers from purchasing or receiving gift cards as a pawn.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":954852,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Providing operational requirements for unmanned aircraft systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide operational requirements for unmanned aircraft systems. The bill requires compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The bill provides for the use by a law-enforcement agency. The bill provides for criminal penalties. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954887,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Providing deputy shall continue to discharge duties of any principal until successor is elected or appointed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when there is a death, conviction or impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation or other disability of any principal officer, a deputy shall continue to discharge the duties of the principal until a successor is elected or appointed. The existing statute only deals with a situation where the principal dies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":954926,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"Excluding from protection oral communications uttered in child care center under Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude from protection under the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act oral communications uttered in a child care center where there are notices posted informing persons that their oral communications are being intercepted; and defining “child care center”.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":954958,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Increasing tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":954995,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Repealing requirement for employer's bond for wages and benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the requirement for an employer’s bond for wages and benefits for certain designated employers and related requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 137, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":955028,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish limits applicable to the award of damages for medical monitoring.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":955061,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Modifying crime of fleeing scene of accident involving injuries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the crime of fleeing the scene of an accident involving injuries. It also increases criminal penalties when there is a death proximately resulting from the accident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":955099,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Exploring potential sale, renovation or leasing of certain state-owned health care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to explore the potential sale, renovation or leasing of certain state-owned health care facilities. The bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to employ a consultant to study the potential sale, renovation or lease of those facilities. The bill requires the study be submitted to the Governor and Joint Committee on Government and Finance by November 30, 2017. The bill identifies the minimum contents of the study. The bill exempts the hiring of the consultant from certain purchasing requirements. The bill requires the secretary to update the Joint Committee on Government and Finance regarding the selection of the consultant. The bill requires the Director of the Division of Personnel to assist the secretary to develop a strategy related to the employees of the facilities subject of the study. The bill creates a special revenue account to be known as the Health Care Facilities Liquidation Fund. The bill requires the secretary to prepare an accounting of all assets. 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. The bill prohibits the secretary from acting pursuant to the study and any resultant plan without authorization from the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":955137,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Defining term \"veteran\" as it relates to veteran-owned business","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the term “veteran” as that term pertains to veteran-owned businesses.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":955172,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"Authorizing county process servers and court security personnel to carry weapons while on duty","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":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":955205,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual is disqualified for benefits for any week, or portion of a week, in which he or she left or lost his or her job as a result of a strike. The bill clarifies that a lockout is not a strike. The bill provides that workers replaced with new prepayment employees are not eligible for unemployment benefits. The bill establishes the circumstances when a worker is determined to leave or lose employment by reason of a lockout. The bill provides the circumstances when a worker is determined to be permanently replaced by another employee. The bill provides that contractor employees who perform the work of a striking worker is not to be determined to have permanently replaced a striking worker.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":955243,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Relating generally to procedures for drivers' license suspensions and revocations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the Division of Motor Vehicles from the administration of license suspension and revocation in cases where an individual is charged with driving under the influence. Broadly, the bill transfers all decision-making concerning the suspension, revocation and/or reinstatement of an individual’s driver’s license to the courts. The courts then make determinations concerning a driver’s license in accordance with certain procedures, and all within the context of the criminal action.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":955278,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Repealing obsolete rules of Department of Revenue","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal obsolete rules relating to the Department of Revenue, and the banking and insurance commissioners.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":955311,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"Establishing procedures concerning delinquent personal income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures concerning delinquent personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":955343,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"Providing addition of mini-distillery does not change agricultural property for building codes and property tax classification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the mere addition of a mini-distillery does not change the nature or use of agricultural property for building code and property tax classification purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-09","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-09","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957059,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Allowing county boards of education and RESA agencies to purchase computer technology from other than statewide contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education and regional educational service agencies to purchase computer technology from other than a state-wide contract if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":957070,"bill_number":"HB2329","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2329/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2329&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":957078,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Permitting natural gas companies enter private property without prior consent of owner for limited purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit natural gas companies to enter private property without prior consent from the owner for the limited purposes of obtaining data to comply with regulatory requirements or to survey land for pipeline development. This bill also requires natural gas companies to request permission to inspect property and to provide owner notice of intent to enter property prior to entry. The bill further preempts entries authorized under this section from being deemed either a trespass or a taking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":957087,"bill_number":"HB2330","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2330/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2330&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":957094,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Implementing water quality standards for drinking water","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a more effective permit process that encourages coordination between applicants and the state, that specifies how mixing zones are determined for water quality criteria that are developed for protection of public water supplies, and clarifies that amendment of certain plans required of permittees are not cause for modifying a permit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":957104,"bill_number":"HB2322","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":957114,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Terminating WV Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":957122,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Establishing tax credit for certain physicians who locate in WV to practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a tax credit for physicians who are new graduates and locate in West Virginia to practice medicine for at least six years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":957128,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Coal and Use Act. The bill establishes that the environmental regulation of coal and certain coal products mined and used within the state are exclusively regulated by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The bill states the legislative authority and defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2339/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2339&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":957137,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","description":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":957146,"bill_number":"HB2324","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2324/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2324&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":957153,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Allowing nonmembers of a political party to request that party’s partisan ballot at a primary election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require notification to voters at polling places in primary elections that they may request and use a ballot for one of the major political parties if the voter is not affiliated with any party or if the voter is registered with a party that does not have candidates on a ballot for that polling area. This codifies the process that has been in place allowing nonmembers of a political party to request that party’s partisan ballot at a primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":957162,"bill_number":"HB2335","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2335/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2335&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":957172,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Relating generally to filling vacancies in elected office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the procedures for the appointment of county officials in the event of a vacancy.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":957180,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers","description":"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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2327/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2327&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":957190,"bill_number":"HB2318","title":"Relating generally to human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and establish criminal offenses relating to human trafficking. The bill eliminates an existing criminal offense and penalty for human trafficking, and establishes a new article with multiple offenses and penalties. In addition to human trafficking, the bill creates felony offenses and penalties for using an individual in forced labor, debt bondage, and commercial sexual activity. The bill also 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, and limits ability for parole in circumstances where the court makes a finding of aggravated circumstances. The bill provides for restitution to victims and the enforcement of a judgment order for restitution. The bill provides for disgorgement of profits and debarment from state and local government contracts. 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2318/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2318&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":957201,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating to licensing requirements for physicians and osteopathic physicians in WV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the English language requirement used when evaluating an individual applicant for medical licensing in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":957208,"bill_number":"HB2326","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":957217,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating to information required in abstract of judgment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require additional information in an abstract of judgment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957230,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Requiring administrators of intestate estates to give bond and take oath","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require potential administrators of intestate estates to give bond and take oath in the county commission before being granted the administration; waive bond requirements for administrators of intestate estates where the grantee is sole beneficiary or sole distributee of the decedent; and require interested parties objecting to the qualifications of a personal representative or venue to file notice with the county commission sixty days after the date of first publication.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957241,"bill_number":"HB2331","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":957248,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Creating crime of nonconsensual distribution of sexual images","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the crime of distribution of nude and sexually explicit images when the person depicted has an expectation of privacy.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":957262,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Relating to domestic relations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal statutory language authorizing a minor over age of fourteen years to nominate a guardian. In domestic relation matters, the bill deals with; allocation of responsibilities of the parties in parenting plans and spousal support. It provides an alimony guideline worksheet calculation for determining monthly payments. The bill removes from the matters considered in a permanent parenting plan a description of the allocation of care taking and other parenting responsibilities performed by each person during the twenty-four months preceding the filing of an action and requires a substantive, affirmative and independent analysis by the court as to which parent is more likely to keep the noncustodial parent involved in the child’s life prospectively, and an evidentiary evaluation on the issue as to whether a parent has engaged in alienation of the affections of a child toward the other parent, either pre-or post-divorce when allocating custodial responsibility.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":957272,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2017","description":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2017","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957276,"bill_number":"HB2319","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 provided 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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2319/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2319&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":957288,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt each volunteer emergency service worker, including each volunteer firefighter, from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":957299,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Encouraging and facilitating efficient and economic development of oil and gas resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage and facilitate the efficient and economic development of oil and gas resources by providing that a lawful use of mineral property that has been consented to by a majority of the ownership interests in the property is permissible, is not waste, and is not a trespass. The bill provides that cotenants are not liable for damages for the use of their mineral property when an accounting is provided and the pro rata share of revenues and costs are distributed to each cotenant or reserved for unlocatable cotenants. The bill also prevents waste by authorizing the development of horizontal drilling of multiple adjacent leases held by the same operator. Finally, the bill provides that the provisions of §37-7-2 are severable.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":957307,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":957315,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Exempting Class X vehicles from the tax provisions of this section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain vehicles used in farming (Class X vehicles) from the tax imposed upon the privilege of effecting the certification of title of a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":957321,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Clarifying composition and chairmanship of 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; authorizing witness interviews and subpoenas for information; 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; set penalties for making a false statement to the commission; define a new criminal offense of impersonating a commission member or staff member; set penalties for impersonating a commission member or staff member; and authorizing the award of a duty weapon upon retirement.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-13","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/13/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957333,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Relating to safety of tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Jeff Clovis bill to ensure tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles can use red flashing warning lights in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":957340,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Relating to Civil Air Patrol leave and protection of employees performing missions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create protections for employees who are members of the Civil Air Patrol and who train for, and respond to, emergency services missions.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 1st reading","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":957351,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating February 10, 2017 as Dental Hygienists Day","description":"Designating February 10, 2017 as Dental Hygienists Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":957357,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Creating pilot program for school-based mental and behavioral health services for students and families","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to establish school-based mental and behavioral health services for students and families as an alternative to the standard disciplinary measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":957367,"bill_number":"HB2337","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2337/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2337&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":957376,"bill_number":"HB2332","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":957385,"bill_number":"HB2338","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2338/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2338&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":957393,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Relating to increasing salary or wages of judgment debtor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salary or wages of a judgment debtor, that may be exempt from execution by a judgment creditor, who is an employee of state, a state agency, or any political subdivision of the state, from 30 to 50 times the federal minimum hourly wage (then in effect). This increased exemption was changed for private employees who are judgment debtors during the 2016 Regular Session. Subsection (b) corresponds to language found in §38-5A-3, creating consistency for public and private employees.  The bill also requires that the judgment creditor includes additional personal information about the judgment debtor such as last four digits of Social Security number and date of birth.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957402,"bill_number":"HB2321","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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":957410,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Relating to prohibiting aiding and abetting of sexual abuse by school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a state statute required by the federal government to be in compliance with the Every Student Succeeds Act and the requirements in 20 U.S.C. § 7926. More specifically, the bill’s purpose is to prohibit school personnel who have engaged in sexual misconduct with students or minors from being assisted to find new employment without having that misconduct reported to the appropriate authorities and investigated.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957421,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Authorizing prosecuting attorney designate and deliver grand jury records for investigative purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a prosecuting attorney to designate and deliver grand jury records to law-enforcement officers or investigators for investigative purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":957429,"bill_number":"HB2333","title":"Relating to the administration of the statewide summative assessment","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. The bill makes other related changes including the deletion of a reference to COMPASS.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2333/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2333&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":957438,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Providing increase of 5 cents per gallon when average wholesale price is less than $2 per gallon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide whenever the average wholesale price of motor fuel is less than $2.00 per gallon, the tax on that fuel is increased by an additional 5¢.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":957447,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Relating to school calendars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify primary and secondary school instructional terms. The bill removes the word “separate” throughout the section as it relates to the number of instructional days in the school calendar. The bill requires that the instructional term for students begin no earlier than August 10, and end no later than June 10, except for schools operating on a balanced calendar. The bill removes preparation for opening and closing school from mandatory list of areas for which remaining noninstructional days may be designated by county school board. The bill designates one noninstructional day for teachers as a preparation day. The bill allows teacher preparation day to be used for other purposes only at teacher’s discretion. The bill increases number of two-hour blocks for faculty senate meetings from four to six. The bill removes requirement that faculty senate meetings be held once every forty-five days. The bill permits accrued minutes to be used for lost instructional days. The bill designates time frames within which faculty senate meetings may take place. The bill requires county boards to first use accrued minutes for early dismissals and late arrivals, and requires that any reimagining student instructional days be exhausted prior to using accrued minutes for lost instructional days.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":957454,"bill_number":"HB2336","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 from one per every 1,500 pupils in K through seventh grade to one per every 1,000 pupils.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":957460,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Limiting supervision of laying of lines on state rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state from requiring 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":"2017-02-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":958653,"bill_number":"HB2397","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2397/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2397&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":958654,"bill_number":"HB2381","title":"Raising the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled, for the next three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2381/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2381&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":958657,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Providing a special method for valuation of certain wireless technology property for property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wireless Technology Business Property Valuation Act which provides for mandated salvage valuation for property tax purposes of tangible personal property directly used in certain wireless technology businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958658,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Establishing a Small Business Empowerment and Economic Expansion Program providing tax relief to newly-established small businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program to provide tax relief to new businesses that hire West Virginia residents as at least fifty percent of their employees. The program allows new, small businesses and business owners to be taxed at an effective rate of one percent on income derived from the business and to receive a credit against business and occupation taxes and business franchise taxes equal to the amount of property tax paid during the tax year for the tangible personal property of the business (equipment, durable goods and business inventory.)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":958661,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Requiring agencies in online phone directory update certain employee information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agencies to provide updated employee information for the online state phone directory, and require that agencies update the information within thirty days of a change, or provide that information to the Office of Technology which shall update the online phone directory information within thirty days of receipt of information from an agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958663,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Relating to Sunday hunting laws","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit hunting on Sundays on private land with the consent of the landowner. The bill also eliminates ballot measures pertaining to Sunday hunting and voids the results of any ballot measure prohibiting Sunday hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":958667,"bill_number":"HB2351","title":"Providing for a sales tax of five percent for over the counter medicines and nutritional supplements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a sales tax of five percent for over the counter medicines and nutritional supplements. The bill provides that the tax be used to offset public employees insurance premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2351/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2351&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958668,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Preservation and Continued Operation of the Warner Theater","description":"Preservation and Continued Operation of the Warner Theater","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958673,"bill_number":"HB2396","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 attorneys in the circuit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":958674,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Relating to public sewage services","description":"Relating to public sewage services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":958677,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Ingram's Way","description":"Ingram's Way","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":958678,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists. The bill provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":958682,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"John Cameron Brown Bridge","description":"John Cameron Brown Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":958685,"bill_number":"HB2343","title":"Requiring the State Police to lease rather than buy vehicles if cost effective","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Police to lease rather than buy vehicles if cost effective.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2343/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2343&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958686,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Relating to the death penalty for first degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":958688,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Relating to collection of air ambulance fees for emergency treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect West Virginia’s insured citizens from excessive charges from air-ambulance providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":958692,"bill_number":"HB2401","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2401/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2401&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":958694,"bill_number":"HB2347","title":"Allowing schools licensed to provide barber, cosmetology and related training to hold theory classes and clinical classes at different locations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow schools licensed to provide barber, cosmetology and related training to hold theory classes and clinical classes at different locations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2347/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2347&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958698,"bill_number":"HB2342","title":"Redefining the parameters for the offense of human trafficking","description":" The purpose of this bill is to amend the provisions of the current Code to human trafficking to allow for the charges to be brought and associated remedies are available when even a single individual is exploited and victimized by sex trafficking or labor trafficking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2342/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2342&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":958703,"bill_number":"HB2373","title":"Authorizing school bus drivers trained in administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to administer auto-injectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize school bus drivers trained in administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to administer auto-injectors to students or school personnel experiencing an anaphylactic reaction and making school bus drivers immune from liability for use of an epinephrine auto-injector except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2373/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2373&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":958705,"bill_number":"HB2344","title":"Transferring the assets of the Library Commission relating to media broadcasting to the Educational Broadcasting Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the assets of the Library Commission relating to media broadcasting to the Educational Broadcasting Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2344/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2344&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958706,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Requiring the comprehensive annual financial report to be published by the end of December","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the comprehensive annual financial report to be published by the end of December of the calendar year in which the fiscal year reported upon ended.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2413/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2413&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":958707,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of desecration of graves and vandalizing cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that anyone who desecrates a grave or vandalizes a cemetery shall perform one thousand hours of service to the cemetery involved in the offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":958713,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Requiring motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers have warning device alerting operator that bed is in upward position","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers having a hydraulically operated bed have a warning device that will alert the operator when the vehicle is in motion and the bed is in an upward position. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":958716,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Creating Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill requires election of judges of the intermediate court of appeals be on nonpartisan basis. The bill requires elections be on a division basis when more than one judge is to be elected. The bill provides for timing and frequency of election. The bill provides for commencement of terms of office. The bill establishes ballot design and printing. The bill provides that elections be held on same date as primary election. The bill requires nonpartisan ballots. The bill establishes filing announcement of candidacies, including timing, location and necessary information. The bill provides for order of appearance of offices on the ballot. The bill establishes ballot content. The bill provides procedures for filling of vacancies. The bill provides occasions for special elections to be held to fill vacancies. The bill requires Intermediate Court of Appeals be operational by July 1, 2018. The bill establishing northern and southern districts. The bill provides three judges for each district. The bill establishes qualifications for judges. The bill designates the clerk of the Supreme Court as the clerk of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill provides that certain appeals to be reviewed as a matter of right and those matters in which the appeals are discretionary. The bill establishes court jurisdiction. The bill provides for deflective review. The bill provides West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will either keep an appeal or transfer it to intermediate court. The bill provides appeals in certain administrative cases are discretionary. The bill authorizes appeals from intermediate court to supreme court. The bill authorizes Governor make initial appointments by July 1, 2017. The bill creates staggered terms. The bill provides for elections for ten-year terms after initial appointments. The bill authorizes a Chief Judge. The bill authorizes staff for court and judges. The bill provides for compensation and expenses of judges and staff. The bill provides for temporary assignment of circuit court judges. The bill authorizes Supreme Court to provide facilities, furniture, fixtures and equipment for Intermediate Court. The bill establishes precedential effect of Intermediate Court orders and decisions. The bill provides budget of Intermediate Court be part of Supreme Court budget. The bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958717,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating to public higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide more flexibility in human resources and personnel to institutions of higher education. The bill strikes language mandating a temporary salary schedule and redefines classified and nonclassified employees. It removes bumping rights based upon seniority. The bill gives WVU and MU the right to develop their own classification and compensation systems and gives other institutions the option to apply to the HEPC or CTCC for the same right. The bill enables WVU, MU and any other authorized institution to develop rules for classification, compensation and human resources. The mandate for a Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is removed, along with all references thereto. Obsolete provisions are eliminated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958718,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Creating WV Safer Workplaces Act","description":"Creating WV Safer Workplaces Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":958722,"bill_number":"HB2392","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2392/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2392&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":958725,"bill_number":"HB2377","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":958728,"bill_number":"HB2409","title":"Relating to the School Building Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate local participation in funding school construction projects and the associated limited funding reserve. The bill eliminates certain regional planning activities when evaluating proposed construction projects. The bill eliminates the requirement of a county board=s efforts in school bond issues being a consideration when evaluating proposed projects. The bill eliminates the requirement that counties receive explanations detailing the authority=s decision concerning the funding of projects. The bill also declares certain documents related to funding consideration to be public documents and available to the public upon request. The bill requires that funds awarded by the School Building Authority must be consistent with the evaluation report of the School Building Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2409/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2409&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":958729,"bill_number":"HB2340","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":958731,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Prohibiting the performing of an onychectomy or flexor tendonectomy procedure on a cat","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the performing of a onychectomy (declawing) or flexor tendonectomy procedure on a cat or other animal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958736,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Exempting a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax based on individual's overall amount of taxable income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":958738,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Relating to candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make service employees with National Association for Pupil Transportation Certification as a Director or Supervisor of Pupil Transportation eligible as candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department and requiring county boards to consider such candidates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":958740,"bill_number":"HB2364","title":"Prohibiting electioneering within or near early voting locations during early voting periods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit electioneering during early voting periods in and around early voting locations to the same extent as is currently prohibited at polling places on election day.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2364/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2364&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":958741,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Deleting the language that remitted a portion of the alcoholic beverage tax to municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all taxes collected for sales of alcoholic beverages outside municipal limits to the counties only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958745,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Requiring all executive branch agencies maintain website with specific information","description":"This purpose of this bill is to require executive branch agencies to maintain a website that contains certain information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958749,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place upon the manufacturers of manufactured homes the duty to meet their obligations and responsibilities under the terms of the express warranties extended to the consumers in this state. The bill provides consumers additional remedies to enforce the warranties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":958750,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Extending West Virginia Route 9","description":"Extending West Virginia Route 9","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958755,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Exempting from personal income tax the entirety of any income received under the federal Social Security system for certain persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a deduction from adjusted federal gross income for persons whose such income is $100,000 or less the entirety of any income received under the federal Social Security System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958758,"bill_number":"HB2348","title":"Eliminating any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate any requirement that class hours of students be consecutive when studying professions regulated by the board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2348/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2348&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958760,"bill_number":"HB2369","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, 2017 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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2369/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2369&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":958761,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Establishing Education Savings Account Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for education expenses and to enact an educational savings account program; providing a short title and definitions; qualifying for an educational savings account; amount of the account; responsibilities of the Treasurer; eligibility requirements for participating entities; responsibilities of resident school districts; and legal proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":958765,"bill_number":"HB2404","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 90, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2404/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2404&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":958766,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Restoring the ability of new hires to use accrued annual and sick leave for retirement service credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the ability of new hires to use accrued annual and sick leave for retirement service credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":958769,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Requiring schools post signs displaying the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require schools to post signs displaying the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline number.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":958770,"bill_number":"HB2361","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":958777,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Providing salaries of appointed officers be fixed by Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the salaries of appointed officers shall be fixed by the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958778,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"Frenchburg Bridge","description":"Frenchburg Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":958779,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"Relating to the beginning and expiration of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the beginning and expiration of hunting and fishing licenses from the last day of the calendar year for which they were issued to the last day of the month the licensee was born.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":958782,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Increasing the tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2416/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2416&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958784,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Donnie Adkins Memorial Bridge","description":"Donnie Adkins Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":958787,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Requiring WV Tax Commissioner include short survey on personal income tax return","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Tax Commissioner to include on the West Virginia personal income tax return a short survey asking the taxpayer the top three preferences where the taxpayer's taxes should be spent and the bottom three least preferred preferences where their tax dollars are spent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958789,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Establishing Fleet Management Office within Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the state Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2017. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill establishes operator requirements and training. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill provides for notice. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the tile, registration and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill requires insurance cards in state vehicles. The bill authorizes rule-making and emergency rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958797,"bill_number":"HB2360","title":"Exempting certain contracts from the bidding process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt managed care contracts from the bidding process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2360/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2360&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":958801,"bill_number":"HB2394","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. The bill additionally prohibits mayors and members of a municipality’s governing body or council from being employed by the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2394/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2394&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":958802,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Requiring that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby and providing a stipend for housing cost for certain officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby so that they may be called back to work if necessary and to provide a stipend for housing cost for officers that reside in and are assigned to the highest five counties according to median monthly housing cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":958806,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating February 13, 2017, as Morgan County Day at Legislature","description":"Designating February 13, 2017, as Morgan County Day at Legislature","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":958807,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore prevailing wages for certain government contracts to state law. This bill reinstates the Prevailing Wage Law that was in effect until its repeal in 2016.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee rejected (Roll No. 6)","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":958809,"bill_number":"HB2346","title":"Relating to motor vehicle license plates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to conduct a study on the cost effectiveness of flat license plates. The bill requires the commissioner to issue those types of plates if the study determines flat license plates are cost effective.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2346/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2346&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958812,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Requiring county commissions maintain websites with specific information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to maintain websites with specific information and to provide website information to the Secretary of State, to require Class I and Class II municipalities to maintain websites with specific information, and to allow Class III and IV municipalities to maintain websites provided they contain specific information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958813,"bill_number":"HB2412","title":"Relating to the public school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restructure the primary and secondary school instructional terms. The bill removes the word “separate” throughout the section as it relates to the number of instructional days in the school calendar. The bill requires that the instructional term for students begin no earlier than August 10 and end no later than June 10, except for schools operates on a balanced calendar. The bill removes preparation for opening and closing school from mandatory list of areas for which remaining noninstructional days may be designated by county school board. The bill designates one noninstructional day for teachers as a preparation day. The bill allows teacher preparation day to be used for other purposes only at teacher’s discretion. The bill increases number of two-hour blocks for faculty senate meetings from four to six. The bill removes requirement that faculty senate meetings be held once every forty-five days. The bill permits accrued minutes to be used for lost instructional days. The bill designates time frames within which faculty senate meetings may take place. The bill requires county boards to first use accrued minutes for early dismissals and late arrivals and requires that any reimagining student instructional days be exhausted prior to using accrued minutes for lost instructional days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2412/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2412&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":958815,"bill_number":"HB2345","title":"Transferring all duties and powers previously belonging to the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and transfer all duties and powers previously belonging to the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses to the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2345/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2345&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":958821,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":958823,"bill_number":"HB2411","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 1200 hours per year on court 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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2411/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2411&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":958825,"bill_number":"HB2359","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2359/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2359&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":958826,"bill_number":"HB2384","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2384/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2384&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":958830,"bill_number":"HB2405","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2405/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2405&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":958831,"bill_number":"HB2376","title":"Relating to the organizational structure of state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the Bureau for Medical Services be renamed the Department of Medical Services with the Commissioner of the Bureau for Medical Services becoming the Secretary of the Department of Medical Services. The bill provides that the Department continue to operate as currently configured as the Bureau for Medical Services with the structure of the Department of the Health and Human Resources for administrative support, interagency cooperation and program support. The bill; removes the Human Rights Commission, the Division of Human Services, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and the Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council, Health Care Authority, Commission on Mental Retardation, Women's Commission and The Child Support Enforcement Division from administration by the Department of Administration. It also provides that the Bureau for Public Health, The Bureau for Child Support Enforcement, The Bureau of Children and Families, The Office of the Inspector General, The Health Care Authority, The State Commission on Intellectual Disability, The Women's Commission, The Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; and The James H. “Tiger” Morton Catastrophic Illness Commission are to be administered as a part of the Department of Health and Human Resources. The bill provides that the Bureau of Medical Services and The Children's Health Insurance Agency are incorporated in and administered as a part of the Department of Medical Services. Finally, the bill makes technical changes in various chapters of the code to reflect the creation of the Department of Medical Services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2376/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2376&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":958835,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Initiative","description":"Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Initiative","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958837,"bill_number":"HB2398","title":"Extending funding for School Innovation and Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Innovation Zones","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend funding for School Innovation Zones and Local Solution Dropout Prevention and Recovery Innovation Zones through 2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2398/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2398&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":958842,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Providing school days to register and transport students to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide days prior to early voting during primary, general and special elections for registering eligible students to vote and for the transportation of registered students to appropriate voting places during early voting periods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":958843,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Allowing signs for public office candidates on right-of-way of public road or highway","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow signs drawing attention to a candidate for public office on rights-of-way along public road or highway during a specified period, and increases the penalties for allowing those signs in rights-of-way outside permissible period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958848,"bill_number":"HJR11","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":958852,"bill_number":"HB2406","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":958853,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","description":"Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":958854,"bill_number":"HB2393","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2393/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2393&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":958856,"bill_number":"HB2349","title":"Relating to driving on the right side of the roadway, overtaking and passing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the left lane on interstate highways and Appalachian Development Corridors or other highways where two or more lanes exist is for passing only. The bill also provides misdemeanor penalties for violations. The Commissioner of Highways is required to have signs posted stating that the left lane is for passing only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2349/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2349&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958861,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Exempting recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal from payment of the vehicle registration fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal from payment of the vehicle registration fee for West Virginia residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":958863,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Preventing State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":958864,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Providing for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the Redistricting Office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years. The main task of the Redistricting Office is to propose a plan to the Legislature which is based on Constitutional and legal requirements and considerations. The bill provides specific criteria that the redistricting office must observe in proposing district mappings. The bill requires the redistricting office to advertise a proposed draft map of districts to the public. The bill requires the redistricting office to recommend redistricting plan to the Legislature. The bill requires the full Legislature to vote on plan ratification. The bill provides for subsequent submissions of plans and vote by Legislature. The bill requires that the commission certify to the Secretary of State that its final proposal for district boundaries is in accordance with Constitutional and legal requirements. The bill prohibits certain persons from influencing or attempting to influence district mapping proposals of the redistricting office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":958867,"bill_number":"HB2366","title":"Relating to selling Jackie Withrow Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the selling of Jackie Withrow Hospital by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2366/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2366&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":958872,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Relating to the power of local government authorities to regulate vehicular traffic within their borders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give municipalities the authority to regulate the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles within their borders when there is at least one reasonable alternate route available for those vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958874,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Requiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification and may not have a medical waiver.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":958875,"bill_number":"HB2388","title":"Relating to the comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require ACT and ACT Aspire to be used as the comprehensive statewide student assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2388/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2388&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":958876,"bill_number":"HB2415","title":"Relating to construction of industrial access roads with state funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all industrial access roads to unoccupied industrial facilities be initially constructed as a two-lane highway meeting certain design standards and authorizing additional lanes to be added to two-lane access roads to previously unoccupied industrial facilities only after the traffic volume indicates the need for a four-lane highway.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2415/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2415&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958879,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Relating to standards of proof in civil actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise existing standards and establish the burden of proof imposed on civil litigants seeking to circumvent corporate structure in civil litigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":958885,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":958886,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Reducing federal adjusted gross income for volunteer fire department and rescue squad members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads who have successfully completed required training and are covered by workers= compensation a $5,000 modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":958887,"bill_number":"HB2391","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":958890,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Providing death penalty for first degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":958895,"bill_number":"HB2387","title":"Requiring the State Board of Education to prescribe a comprehensive drug awareness and prevention program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to prescribe a comprehensive drug awareness and prevention program to be implemented by county boards of education that mandates students in grades K through 12 receive instruction regarding the dangers of substance abuse. The bill enumerates purposes of the drug awareness and prevention program. It requires the State Board of Education to coordinate the directives of this bill with educators, drug rehabilitation specialists and law-enforcement agencies. And, the bill provides for instruction to students on the risks, if stopped by law-enforcement officers, and proper responses and behavior, if arrested.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2387/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2387&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":958898,"bill_number":"HB2341","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2341/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2341&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":958900,"bill_number":"HB2402","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2402/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2402&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958904,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Creating the West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low and moderate income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal earned income tax credit. Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit based on federal poverty guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":958907,"bill_number":"HB2367","title":"Establishing a criminal offense of organized retail crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new crime of organized retail crime, establishing penalties; and providing for forfeiture of property or other asset derived from organized retail crime.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2367/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2367&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":958909,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall. The resolution sets forth its scope,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":958910,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Reallocating and dedicating up to $30 million to the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues annually to the natural gas and oil-producing counties of origin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate and dedicate the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues, up to $30 million annually, to the natural gas and oil producing counties of origin. The bill provides for distribution of the moneys to the districts of the Division of Highways by the State Treasurer. The bill establishes amounts each natural gas and oil-producing county in a district is to receive. The bill requires moneys be used solely for the secondary roads. The bill provides duties of State Tax Commissioner. The bill requires reports of expenditures to Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides audits of distributed funds when authorized by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides an effective date. The bill authorizes legislative and emergency rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":958915,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Repealing the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act and restoring prior law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Workplace Freedom Act of 2016 and restore the prior provisions of the Labor-Management Relations Act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"Motion to discharge committee rejected (Roll No. 5)","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":958916,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Dr. Roy and Marian Eshenaur Bridge","description":"Dr. Roy and Marian Eshenaur Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":958919,"bill_number":"HB2403","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":958920,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Relating to the approval of the Historic Landmarks Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of the Historic Landmarks Commission for certain Municipal Planning Commission projects within a historic district designated by listing on the National Register of Historic Places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":958925,"bill_number":"HB2380","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2380/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2380&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":958928,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Creating exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for vehicles used exclusively for transportation of railroad personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for motor vehicles used by contract carriers exclusively for the transportation of railroad personnel.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":958929,"bill_number":"HB2389","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. 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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2389/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2389&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":958931,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":958934,"bill_number":"HB2382","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2382/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2382&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":958935,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that, with exception, bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed, may not be enacted unless two thirds of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":958938,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Relating to outdoor advertising regulated by the Commissioner of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a person to place signs, displays or devices advertising events to be held no more frequently than once a year at locations other than where the event will be held, without obtaining a license from the Commissioner of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":958939,"bill_number":"HB2353","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":"2017-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2353/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2353&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":960026,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Authorizing operators of a distillery or mini-distillery to offer for purchase and consumption liquor on the premises","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a distillery or mini-distillery to offer liquor for retail sale and consumption on or off the premises if a licensed Class A private club is operating on the premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":960030,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Authorizing family court judge to order substance abuse counseling of 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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":960032,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys from Treasury to DHHR","description":"The purpose of this 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 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960036,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of therapeutic deception","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy to the category of medical professionals who are subject to the prohibition against therapeutic deception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2423/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2423&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960041,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Providing tax credit for modifications to homes made more accessible for elderly or persons with disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for modifications to homes made more accessible for an elderly person or a person with a disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":960044,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Relating generally to damages for medical monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to govern when and how civil damages for future medical monitoring expenses will be paid and administered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960046,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Permitting honorably discharged veterans to hunt, trap or fish in this state without first obtaining a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit honorably discharged veterans to hunt, trap or fish in this state without first obtaining a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2441/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2441&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":960057,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Relating to compensation and expenses for attorneys appointed by circuit courts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the hourly rate for attorneys who are appointed in child abuse and neglect matters from $45.00 to $75.00 an hour out of court and from $65.00 to $95.00 an hour in court.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960062,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Relating to residential solar energy tax credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to apply the residential solar energy tax credit of up to $2,000 to each installation of a solar energy system. The bill extends the tax credit until July 1, 2023.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960065,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Moving administration of Civil Air Patrol to Adjutant General","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move the association of the Civil Air Patrol from the Aeronautics Commission and realign it under the Military Forces of the state because one of the Civil Air Patrol’s primary missions is the provision of emergency services, including aerial and ground search and rescue operations, homeland security operations and disaster relief operations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":960067,"bill_number":"HB2431","title":"Allowing influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2431/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2431&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":960073,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Providing increase in annual salary of employees in Division of Corrections","description":"Providing increase in annual salary of employees in Division of Corrections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960078,"bill_number":"HB2438","title":"Allowing county boards of education and regional educational service agencies to purchase computer technology from other than a state-wide contract","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education and regional educational service agencies to purchase computer technology from other than a state-wide contract if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2438/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2438&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":960081,"bill_number":"HB2428","title":"Establishing additional substance abuse treatment facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish additional substance abuse treatment facilities; offer legislative findings; establish additional substance abuse treatment services in Wood County, West Virginia; require the secretary of DHHR to determine how best to effectuate the purposes of the article; create a Substance Abuse Treatment Fund to support the facilities established pursuant to this article.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2428/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2428&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":960082,"bill_number":"HB2424","title":"Requiring that voter registration information appear on certain state issued identification cards","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to require that voter registration information appear on certain state issued identification cards by January 1, 2019.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2424/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2424&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960092,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Clarifying administrative and law-enforcement activities of DNR police officers are important to conservation and management of state's fish and wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define legislatively that the administrative and law enforcement activities of the natural resources police officers of the Division of Natural Resources are directly related to the conservation and management of the state’s fish and wildlife.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":960099,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960102,"bill_number":"HB2430","title":"Permitting certain holders of concealed weapons permits to carry weapons of the grounds and buildings on the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit holders of licenses to carry a concealed deadly weapon on the grounds of the state Capitol Complex and its buildings. The bill sets forth the requirements to apply and qualify for an endorsement to be added to a concealed carry permit, and specifies reasons for which an endorsement may be denied, suspended or revoked. The bill also prohibits those licensees from carrying any concealed deadly weapon within the Supreme Court’s offices and rooms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2430/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2430&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960106,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to Workforce West Virginia","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 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 19, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960112,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Authorizing licensees authorized to sell growlers of nonintoxicating beer to offer complimentary samples","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize licensee’s authorized to sell growlers to offer complimentary samples of nonintoxicating beers to patrons from their licensed premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":960114,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Supplemental appropriation from unappropriated balance in Treasury to Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this 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 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960117,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Directing Office of Administrative Hearings to amend current legislative rule relating to appeal procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the Office of Administrative Hearings to amend and promulgate a current legislative rule relating to its Appeal Procedures.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":960123,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Supplemental appropriation of public moneys from Treasury to Fire Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960127,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Exempting certain hotel rooms from hotel occupancy tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt complimentary hotel rooms provided by a hotel operator to guests without charge from the hotel occupancy tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960137,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Creating Food Production Act","description":"Creating Food Production Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960142,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Increasing minimum penalty for transportation of Schedule I or II narcotic drug into state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum criminal penalty for transportation of a Schedule I or II narcotic drug into the state from one year to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960146,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Clarifying consumers sales and service tax applies to digital goods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help level the playing field between local stores in West Virginia and online competitors by clarifying that the sales tax applies to digital goods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":960148,"bill_number":"HB2426","title":"Requiring a minimum criminal penalty of life imprisonment for killing of an individual if based on his or her status as a law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a minimum criminal penalty of life imprisonment upon conviction of first degree murder, second degree murder, or voluntary manslaughter if the convicted party selected the victim of such crime based on the victim’s actual or perceived employment as a law-enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2426/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2426&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":960152,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Granting tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children. The tax credit will be effective upon the completion of a school year and available at a rate per child of $1,000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":960159,"bill_number":"HB2446","title":"Relating to the requirement that all executive branch agencies maintain a website that contains specific information","description":"This purpose of this bill is to require executive branch agencies to maintain a website that contains certain information.  This section is new, therefore it has been completely underscored. This bill is recommended by the by the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization for introduction and passage during the 2017 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/25/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2446/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2446&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960163,"bill_number":"HB2427","title":"Requiring agencies listed in the online state phone directory to update certain employee information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agencies to provide updated employee information for the online state phone directory, and require that agencies update the information within thirty days of a change, or provide that information to the Office of Technology which shall update the online phone directory information within thirty days of receipt of information from an agency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2427/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2427&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960166,"bill_number":"HB2437","title":"Exempting persons practicing animal husbandry from provisions requiring licensing of veterinarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt persons performing animal husbandry from veterinary license requirements. It defines animal husbandry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2437/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2437&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":960175,"bill_number":"HB2442","title":"Requiring a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test in order to graduate from high school or obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that, in order to graduate from high school or obtain a General Educational Development (GED) diploma, a pupil must correctly answer at least sixty of the one hundred questions listed on a test that is identical to the civics portion of the naturalization test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The bill requires a school to document on the pupil's transcript that the pupil has passed the test.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2442/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2442&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960178,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Increasing penalty for crime of child abuse causing death by parent, guardian, custodian or other person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to double the penalties for child abuse offenses and name the amendments.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960182,"bill_number":"HB2439","title":"Relating to insurance and unfair claim settlement practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil or administrative actions for unfair claim settlement practices against individuals and to require that these actions may only be maintained against insurance companies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2439/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2439&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":960185,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"USMC Lance Corporal Edwin Russell 'Snook' Danehart Memorial Bridge","description":"USMC Lance Corporal Edwin Russell 'Snook' Danehart Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":960194,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Authorizing counties to offer customized license plates for that county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize counties to offer license plates customized to that particular county and the application procedures thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960197,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Increasing number of limited video lottery machines allowed at retail location","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of limited video lottery machines that a retailer may have from five to seven. The bill increases the number of limited video lottery terminals certain tax exempt organizations may have. The bill requires the Lottery Commission to conduct a bid for permits held by current permit holders expiring June 30, 2021 prior to September 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":960200,"bill_number":"HB2440","title":"Relating generally to guaranteed asset protection waivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify requirements for offering guaranteed asset protection waivers. The bill requires contractual liability or other insurance policies; provides for disclosures and cancellation; exempts commercial transactions; excludes waivers from consumers sales and service tax; and species effective date of section. The bill also provides that this section applies to guaranteed asset protection waivers issued on and after the effective date of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2440/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2440&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":960205,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Supplemental appropriation of surplus balance in State Fund, General Revenue to Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is expire funds to the surplus balance of General Revenue and to supplement, amend, add, and increase an items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960214,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Appropriating expiring funds from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds to the surplus balance of General Revenue and to supplement, amend, add and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960216,"bill_number":"HB2444","title":"Requiring county commissions to maintain websites with specific information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to maintain websites with specific information and to provide website information to the Secretary of State, to require Class I and Class II municipalities to maintain websites with specific information, and to allow Class III and IV municipalities to maintain websites provided they contain specific information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2444/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2444&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960220,"bill_number":"HB2445","title":"Allowing automobile auctions to obtain title to abandoned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow automobile auctions to obtain a title to abandoned vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2445/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2445&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960222,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Requiring individuals receiving unemployment compensation apply for and accept seasonal employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to seek out seasonal employment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960231,"bill_number":"HB2001","title":"Relating to ethics and transparency in government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the ethics and purchasing laws to provide more transparency in government.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2001/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":960234,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Funding of civil legal services for low-income persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Justice and Community Services to make grants from state and other funds to provide civil legal services to low income persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960238,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Children and Families study government benefit programs","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Children and Families study government benefit programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":960242,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Establishing four-year pilot program to have social workers in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a four-year pilot program to have social workers in public schools, from prekindergarten through the elementary school. The bill requires a minimum of one social worker per county. The bill requires guidelines and criteria relating to the pilot programs be prescribed. The bill defines “social worker.” The bill requires annual and final reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":960251,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"US Army SGT Arthur George Roush Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Arthur George Roush Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":960253,"bill_number":"HB2420","title":"Providing that the State Board of Education may delegate its Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement to regional educational service agencies or county boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that State Board of Education may delegate its Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement to regional educational service agencies or county boards subject to the county board determining that there is a net benefit and no detraction from the educational program of the county.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2420/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2420&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":960260,"bill_number":"HB2419","title":"Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define and establish the crime of cyberbullying and to establish penalties for violations of this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2419/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2419&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":960264,"bill_number":"HB2422","title":"The 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. The bill provides legislative findings and purpose, requiring the Director of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules and definitions relating to the purpose of this article. The bill establishes the Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund to be administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources which is to be funded from federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants (SABG), gifts, and income from the investment of moneys. The bill also provides how these funds are to be used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2422/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2422&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":960266,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognizing National Go Red for Women Day","description":"Recognizing National Go Red for Women Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":960272,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution 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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960275,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Relating generally to human trafficking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strengthen and establish criminal offenses relating to human trafficking. The bill eliminates an existing criminal offense and penalty for human trafficking, and establishes a new article with multiple offenses and penalties. In addition to human trafficking, the bill creates felony offenses and penalties for using an individual in forced labor, debt bondage, and commercial sexual activity. The bill also 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, and limits ability for parole in circumstances where the court makes a finding of aggravated circumstances. The bill provides for restitution to victims and the enforcement of a judgment order for restitution. The bill provides for disgorgement of profits and debarment from state and local government contracts. 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":960278,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing and increasing items of appropriations from State Road Fund to DOH","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, decrease, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960282,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Authorizing DOH Commissioner or local authorities establish minimum speed limits in congested areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Highways or local authorities to establish minimum speed limits in certain congested areas and to assess fines for violating the minimum speed limit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":960289,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Relating to reevaluation of land damaged as a result of natural disaster","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for reassessment of property damaged by natural disaster for purposes of property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":960297,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Renaming Court of Claims state Claims Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the Court of Claims the state Claims Commission, rename judges commissioners; modify definitions; provide explicit powers for the removal of commissioners; provide authority to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance for the hiring of a clerk, chief deputy clerk, and deputy clerks; and establish a shortened procedure for certain road condition claims. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960299,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Allowing adjustment of gross income for calculating personal income tax liability of certain retirees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow adjustment of gross income for calculating personal income liability for certain retirees entitled to reduced benefits related to a terminated defined benefit plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":960305,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Relating to the disqualification of an employee for unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the disqualification of an employee for unemployment benefits for any week, or portion of a week in which he or she left or lost his or her job as a result of a strike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":960309,"bill_number":"HB2432","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":960313,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Relating to issuance of registration plates for governmental vehicles by DMV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an accounting of all registration plates issued to government entities, and to require the revocation of all registrations and plates issued erroneously.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960316,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Suspending the implementation of the school aid formula until the year 2021","description":"The purpose of this bill is to suspend the implementation of the school aid formula for school district budgeting until the year 2021; requiring that all school systems be funded at the level established by the 2016-2017 budget during this period; and providing that the Legislature develop a new funding formula to be implemented for the budget year 2021-2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":960319,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Relating to grandparents' visitation rights","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns visitation rights of grandparents. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":960331,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Relating generally to compensation of constitutional officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend this section to allow a constitutional officer to waive his or her salary for any calendar year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":960334,"bill_number":"HB2421","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":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2421/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2421&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":960337,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Classifying convention and visitor's bureau as public agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to classify the convention and visitor’s bureau as a public agency, subject to the ethics act and open meetings requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":960339,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Limiting liability of Parks and Recreation section of DNR","description":"Limiting liability of Parks and Recreation section of DNR","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":960345,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Authorizing operators of distillery or mini-distillery offer for purchase and consumption of liquor on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize operators of a distillery or mini-distillery to offer for purchase and consumption liquor on the premises on Sundays beginning at 10:00 a.m.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":960347,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating to Community Sustainability Investment Pilot Program","description":"Relating to Community Sustainability Investment Pilot Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":960351,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Establishing academic standards and assessment methods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish academic standards and assessment methods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2443/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2443&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":960352,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to State Board of Education, School Lunch Program","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":961706,"bill_number":"HB2476","title":"Requiring each judicial circuit to have a court-appointed special advocate program and each county to have a special advocate for children in abuse and neglect proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a court appointed special advocate (CASA) program in each judicial circuit and court appointed special advocates in each county for child abuse and neglect cases. The bill also provides for a revenue stream and a fund within the State Treasury to pay for the implementation and sustenance of court-appointed special advocate programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2476/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2476&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":961717,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Creating Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2017","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make more flexible the ability of the Legislature to craft a budget to address the needs of the state without the need to amend general law.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":961729,"bill_number":"HB2451","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2451/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2451&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961738,"bill_number":"HB2455","title":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a searchable online database containing past and recent budget and expenditure information creating and maintaining a searchable online budget database to easily access the details on how the state is spending their tax dollars and what performance results are achieved for those expenditures. The State Auditor and Legislative Auditor working in concert are authorized to establish any methods or procedures as necessary to accomplish the intent and goals of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2455/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2455&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961751,"bill_number":"HB2468","title":"Making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent of both parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor to transport a minor across state lines to obtain an abortion without written consent by both parents or her legal guardians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2468/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2468&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961763,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Increasing tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investment. The bill sets a date after which the increase applies to new rehabilitation expenditures. The bill adjusts the tax credits with respect to both personal income tax and corporate net income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":961772,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Relating to requirements for employing nurses in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the student-school nurse ratio from 1,500-1 in grades K-7 to 750-1 and to expand it to all levels of school in the 2017-18 school year to provide for ever-increasing medical needs of students, while ensuring that school nurses will do the work, not contract services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":961785,"bill_number":"HB2478","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2478/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2478&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":961793,"bill_number":"HB2464","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2464/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2464&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":961808,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"US Army CPL Herbert \"Herb\" Linkous Memorial Bridge","description":"Herbert 'Herb' Linkous Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":961817,"bill_number":"HB2450","title":"Increasing mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking drugs into the state","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>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 penalties for conspiracy and for use or possession of a firearm in drug transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2450/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2450&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961831,"bill_number":"HB2460","title":"Requiring insurance coverages to ensure telehealth parity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require equal treatment of telehealth services by certain insurance policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2460/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2460&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":961840,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"U.S. Army SSG Brian Curtis Rogers Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SSG Brian Curtis Rogers Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":961852,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Allowing surcharge for certain fire-related cleanup and demolition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fund to relieve the burden upon municipalities and counties of certain fire related cleanup and demolition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":961865,"bill_number":"HB2480","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 a daily rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":961879,"bill_number":"HB2465","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":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2465/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2465&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":961889,"bill_number":"HB2452","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2452/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2452&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961901,"bill_number":"HB2453","title":"Expanding the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the list of persons the Commissioner of Agriculture may license to grow or cultivate industrial hemp.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2453/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2453&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":961912,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Offering flu immunizations to patients 65 or older in specific facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":961922,"bill_number":"HB2467","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 that a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2467/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2467&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":961935,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"US Army CPL James Russell Carter Memorial Road","description":"US Army CPL James Russell Carter Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":961944,"bill_number":"HB2483","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":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":961956,"bill_number":"HB2487","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2487/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2487&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":961965,"bill_number":"HB2461","title":"Relating to the excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property and using the tax to reimburse counties for regional jail fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the state excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property tax be used to reimburse counties for regional jail fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2461/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2461&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":961979,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Relating to teaching certificates for teachers whose spouses are members of armed forces on active duty stationed in state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for teaching certificates for teachers whose spouses are married to a member of the Armed Forces who is on active duty stationed in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":961988,"bill_number":"HB2472","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2472/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2472&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":962001,"bill_number":"HB2458","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2458/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2458&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962013,"bill_number":"HB2447","title":"Renaming the Court of Claims the state Claims Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rename the Court of Claims the state Claims Commission, rename judges commissioners; modify definitions; provide explicit powers for the removal of commissioners; provide authority to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance for the hiring of a clerk, chief deputy clerk, and deputy clerks; and establish a shortened procedure for certain road condition claims. Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2447/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2447&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":962030,"bill_number":"HB2484","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2484/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2484&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":962038,"bill_number":"HB2482","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2482/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2482&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":962050,"bill_number":"HB2474","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2474/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2474&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":962064,"bill_number":"HB2466","title":"Changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties of incarcerating inmates in regional jails by changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected so that it is shared by the county, state and municipality where the alleged criminal act occurred; and making the cost of incarcerating a person for less than twenty-four hours one-half the amount charged for incarcerating an inmate for a full day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2466/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2466&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962074,"bill_number":"HB2456","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2456/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2456&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962085,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"Overdose Awareness Day","description":"Overdose Awareness Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":962095,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Requiring DOH Commissioner and Division of Personnel Director develop special hiring procedure for personnel positions in DOH","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":962107,"bill_number":"HB2479","title":"Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2479/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2479&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":962120,"bill_number":"HB2471","title":"Relating to insurance coverage for breast cancer screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that on and after January 1, 2018, insurance coverage for breast cancer screening be provided by the Public Employees Insurance Agency, accident and sickness insurance providers, group accident and sickness insurance providers; health care corporations and health maintenance organizations.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2471/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2471&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":962131,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Prohibiting Governor and Legislature from administering budget cuts to higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Governor and Legislature from administering equal across-the-board budget cuts to all higher education and to protect community colleges from disproportionate budget cuts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":962142,"bill_number":"HB2486","title":"Providing that when a party's health condition is at issue in a civil action, medical records and releases for medical information may be requested and required without court order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when a party's health condition is at issue in a civil action, medical records and releases for medical information may be requested and required without court order. The bill prohibits unilateral restrictions on the receipt or use of the medical records. And, the bill provides the right to object to request for records and effect of court order relating to the use of such records.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2486/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2486&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":962151,"bill_number":"HB2481","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, 2017, through June 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":962164,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Reporting requirements of employee information to CPRB","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide minimum reporting requirements for employee information to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":962173,"bill_number":"HB2470","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly house drug traffickers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the act of knowingly housing a drug trafficker, to establish criminal penalties for the offense and to disqualify the offender from receiving public assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2470/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2470&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962186,"bill_number":"HB2485","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 beginning in the calendar year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2485/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2485&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":962202,"bill_number":"HB2449","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission to 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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2449/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2449&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962212,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide legislators with information necessary for basic oversight of law-enforcement agencies who obtain private property under state and federal forfeiture laws. The information will be available to the public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":962225,"bill_number":"HB2473","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2473/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2473&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":962236,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the use of a crossbow for hunting big game requires additional licenses, stamps or permits (with exception of buck firearms season) 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 BG stamp.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":962248,"bill_number":"HB2459","title":"Relating to regulation of health care and the certificate of need process","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify certain requirements of the certificate of need process.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2459/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2459&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":962263,"bill_number":"HB2462","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 clarify a minimum salary scale for personnel employed by the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and to authorize the state board to establish salary schedules for additional compensation for certain teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2462/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":962271,"bill_number":"HJR16","title":"Amend Supervision of Free Schools Amendment","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962283,"bill_number":"HB2475","title":"Authorizing the Tax Commissioner to collect tax, interest and penalties due and owing from payments to vendors and contractors from the Auditor and other state, county, district or municipal officers and agents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Auditor and other state, county, district or municipal officers to certify to the Tax Commissioner the identity of payees prior to issuance of payments, and authorize the Tax Commissioner to identify those payees who are not in good standing with the Tax Department and to require the Auditor or issuing officer to forward to the Tax Commissioner the lesser of the amount of tax interest and penalty owed or the remaining amount of payment. The bill requires the Auditor or issuing officer or agent to notify the vendor or contractor of the amount being withheld, and requires payment be withheld until the vendor or contractor is in good standing. State and local employees receiving only W-2 wages or salary are excluded from the definition of \"vendor\" or \"contractor.\"","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2475/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2475&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":962291,"bill_number":"HB2469","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2469/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2469&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962304,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Requiring Department of Defense family advocacy groups be notified about abuse or neglect of military member's child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require department of defense family advocacy groups to be notified about any abuse or neglect of a child of a military person.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":962315,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Developing a special hiring procedure for personnel positions in the Division of Highways","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":962326,"bill_number":"HB2457","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2457/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2457&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962336,"bill_number":"HB2448","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2448/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2448&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":962347,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"US Army PVT Oren J. \"Junior\" Johnson Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PVT Oren J. 'Junior' Johnson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":962355,"bill_number":"HB2454","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":"2017-02-15","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-15","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2454/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2454&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":963891,"bill_number":"HB2508","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, 2017, through June, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":963897,"bill_number":"HB2492","title":"Creating the Fleet Management Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a centralized inventory of state vehicles, require reregistering and retitling of all state vehicles, and to exempt vehicles used for undercover law enforcement from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2492/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2492&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":963904,"bill_number":"HB2509","title":"Relating to the practice of telemedicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a physician to prescribe certain controlled substances when using telemedicine technologies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2509/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2509&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":963912,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Medical Professional Liability Act by adding a definition for “occurrence,” providing for a preference of venue, establishing an attorney’s fees schedule based upon the amount recovered, establishing the effective date and providing for severability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":963922,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating February 16, 2017, as WV Homeschool Day","description":"Designating February 16, 2017, as WV Homeschool Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":963927,"bill_number":"HB2525","title":"Relieving the county superintendent of schools of the duty of nominating personnel to be employed by the county board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the county superintendent of schools of the duty of nominating personnel to be employed by the county board. The bill authorizes the county board to employ a human resources director to receive job applications, qualifications and other pertinent information for principals, vice-principals and other administrative positions. The human resources director then submits this information to the county board which may determine the persons to be hired.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2525/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2525&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":963934,"bill_number":"HB2491","title":"Relating to school calendar and testing","description":"Relating to school calendar and testing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2491/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2491&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":963941,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2521/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2521&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":963948,"bill_number":"HB2510","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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":963954,"bill_number":"HB2522","title":"Nurse licensure compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the entering into an interstate licensure compact for registered nurses and practical nurses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2522/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2522&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":963968,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Creating felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the felony offense of aggravated cruelty to animals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":963971,"bill_number":"HB2519","title":"Medicaid program compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to enter into a compact to ensure payment for health care services provided to other states’ Medicaid participants.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2519/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2519&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":963985,"bill_number":"HB2513","title":"Relating generally to the tax treatment of manufacturing entities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of manufacturing for purposes of special method for appraising qualified capital additions to manufacturing facilities for property tax purposes. The bill amends the formula for calculating credit allowed for manufacturing investment to include Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing and Small Arms, Ordinance and Ordinance Accessories Manufacturing. The bill increases the amount of such allowable credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2513/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2513&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":963989,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Increasing number of limited video lottery machines retailer may have","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of limited video lottery terminals located in a retail outlet from five to seven and in fraternal and veterans’ organizations from ten to twelve. The Commission is to conduct a bid process on or before September 1, 2017 for permits expiring June 30, 2021. The bid process is only open to current permit holders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":963996,"bill_number":"HB2505","title":"Relating to Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude from protection under the Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance Act oral communications uttered in a child care center where there are notices posted informing persons that their oral communications are being intercepted; and defining “child care center”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2505/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2505&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":964005,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Creating the 2017 Tax Reform Act","description":"Repealing consumers sales and service tax, use tax and personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":964012,"bill_number":"HB2526","title":"Classifying additional drugs to Schedules I, II, IV and V of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to classify additional drugs to Schedules I, II, IV and V of controlled substances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 39, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2526/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2526&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":964020,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Requiring all DHHR-licensed facilities access WV Controlled Substances Monitoring Program Database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all facilities licensed under the provisions of chapter sixteen to access the controlled substances monitoring database.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":964023,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Hiring correctional officers without regard to placement on correctional officer register","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Division of Corrections to hire a person as a Correctional Officer no matter their placement on the correctional officer register.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":964032,"bill_number":"HJR17","title":"Amend Supervision of Free Schools Amendment","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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":964043,"bill_number":"HB2500","title":"Supplementary appropriation to 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 aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2500/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2500&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":964051,"bill_number":"HB2503","title":"Relating to the rulemaking authority for Board of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the rulemaking authority of the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. This section has been completely rewritten; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2503/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2503&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":964059,"bill_number":"HB2502","title":"Relating to reciprocity of occupational licenses with other states","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a licensed professional in another state to apply for licensure in West Virginia, if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"Committed to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2502/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2502&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":964066,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from motor fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt heating oil used for residential purposes from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":964070,"bill_number":"HB2506","title":"Relating to the permit limit calculations and allowing overlapping mixing zones for calculating permit limits for drinking water criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill, in the implementation of water quality standards for the protection of drinking water; is to require permits limits to be calculated using design flows recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for protection of human health. The bill requires the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection to propose emergency revisions to its water quality standards. And, the bill also provides that draft permits and fact sheets are to be made available to permit applicants prior to public notice of the issuance or reissuance of any permit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2506/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2506&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":964081,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a procedure to streamline the process to claim abandoned mineral interests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":964084,"bill_number":"HB2507","title":"Relating to the West Virginia State Police","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require permanent State Police detachments in counties served by an average of fewer than one and one-half full time law-enforcement officers for each one thousand county residents, based upon the most recent census.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2507/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2507&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":964096,"bill_number":"HB2497","title":"Permitting medication administration by unlicensed personnel in nursing homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit medication administration by unlicensed personnel in nursing homes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2497/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2497&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":964104,"bill_number":"HB2490","title":"Allowing a Constitutional officer to waive his or her salary for any calendar year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend this section to allow a Constitutional officer to waive his or her salary for any calendar year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2490/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2490&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":964110,"bill_number":"HB2527","title":"Relating to public school support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §18-9A-8 that provided for the foundation allowance for professional student support services. The bill adds “Treasurer/Chief School Business Official with a bachelor’s degree” and “Child Nutrition Director with a bachelor’s degree” to the definition of Professional student support personnel. The bill changes method for determining the basic foundation allowance to the county for professional educators, for service personnel and for transportation. And, the bill changes the method for determining total allowance to improve instructional programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2527/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2527&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":964119,"bill_number":"HB2514","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":964125,"bill_number":"HB2501","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education, State Board of Education – School Lunch Program","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2501/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2501&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":964133,"bill_number":"HB2516","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; 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2516/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2516&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":964145,"bill_number":"HB2494","title":"Providing that statewide school report cards are only to be made available to custodial parents and guardians of students upon request","description":"Providing that statewide school report cards are only to be made available to custodial parents and guardians of students upon request","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2494/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2494&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":964153,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Urging WV congressional delegation require DHHR renegotiate state Medicaid expansion contracts","description":"Urging WV congressional delegation require DHHR renegotiate state Medicaid expansion contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":964160,"bill_number":"HB2520","title":"Prohibiting the use of a tanning device by a person under the age of eighteen","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a tanning device by a person under the age of eighteen.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2520/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2520&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":964168,"bill_number":"HB2495","title":"Relating to restrictions on the disclosure of nonpublic personal information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that medical records obtained by insurers in connection with insurance claims or civil litigation be maintained confidentially in accordance with state and federal law and that no additional restrictions or conditions may be imposed that contradict these laws.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2495/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2495&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":964173,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Relating to WV Workplace Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide technical corrections to the definitions of the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act, and to repeal provisions relating to the statutory construction of the Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":964184,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2017","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2515/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2515&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":964189,"bill_number":"HB2496","title":"Relating to exemptions from certificate of need","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt for profit organizations designated by a county to develop and operate a nursing home bed facility with no more than thirty-six beds in any county in West Virginia that currently is without a skilled nursing facility from obtaining a certificate of need.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2496/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2496&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":964195,"bill_number":"HB2518","title":"Creating a legislative rule to permit a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to administer certain immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Board of Pharmacy rule-making authority to permit a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to administer certain immunizations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2518/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2518&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":964206,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Creating a rebuttable presumption that development of certain cancers by professional or volunteer firefighters arose out of the course of employment","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebuttable presumption that a professional firefighter who developed leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma arising out of and in the course of employment as a firefighter provided that the firefighter completed certain cancer screening, the firefighter worked in West Virginia as a firefighter for at least five years, the firefighter has not used tobacco products for ten years and is not over sixty-five years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":964209,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Eliminating the certificate of need program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the certificate of need program for healthcare facilities and delete references to the certificate of need program throughout the code. §16-2D-1 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":964224,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Requiring DMV refuse motor vehicle registration renewal for failure to pay child support","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to refuse to renew the registration of any person who is 6 months or more behind in child support payments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":964229,"bill_number":"HB2499","title":"Supplementary appropriation to the Department of Commerce, Workforce West Virginia – Workforce Investment Act","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 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2499/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2499&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":964236,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Requiring a transfer from reappropriated revenue accounts to General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Treasurer to transfer fifty percent of the unencumbered balance of each reappropriated revenue account in the State Treasury to the General Fund, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":964244,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating to the forfeiture of unencumbered funds in special revenue accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the forfeiture of unencumbered funds in special revenue accounts and repayment of certain percentages of the special revenue accounts to the General Revenue Fund, if these accounts have been inactive for designated periods. The bill also prohibits expenditures from these accounts pending the forfeiture of the funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":964252,"bill_number":"HB2517","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 nonintoxicating 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":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":964261,"bill_number":"HB2511","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 and provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":964268,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Addressing increase of fentanyl, fentanyl derivatives and analogs in state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the recent prevalence of fentanyl, fentanyl derivatives and fentanyl analogs in this state, as well as the practice of misrepresenting the identity of a Schedule I controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":964275,"bill_number":"HB2504","title":"Prohibiting state nursing boards from limiting the number of students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. remove the authority of state nursing boards to limit the number of students a nursing school may admit to the school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2504/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2504&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":964281,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Granting a veteran with a hundred percent service-connected disability a $10,000 exemption from the assessed value for one vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a veteran with a hundred percent service-connected disability a $10,000 exemption from the assessed value for one vehicle that is not used for commercial purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-16","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-16","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":964288,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Creating Legislative Coalition on Chronic Pain Management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative coalition to study and report to the Legislature on chronic pain management in the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":964290,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Improving the focus on school-level continuous improvement processes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the focus on school-level continuous improvement processes led by the principal. The bill includes instructional leadership among the duties and responsibilities of principals and assistants and requires instruction in their certification requirements. The instruction must include the standards for high quality schools, the school accreditation process and strategic planning for continuous improvement. School systems are given the flexibility to establish their own systems of support and supervision of beginning principals and the current state mandated programs and processes are eliminated. The systems for delivering professional development are realigned to focus on the needs identified by schools in their strategic planning processes led by the principal, including those identified through professional personnel evaluations, and the state-level professional development plan is eliminated. In addition, the current Center for Professional Development, Principal’s Academy, and Department and Secretary of Education and the Arts are eliminated along with related programs that are no longer operational, and the various remaining divisions in the Department of Education and the Arts are transferred to other Departments except for the Educational Broadcasting Authority which will become an independent agency within the Executive branch.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":965911,"bill_number":"HB2528","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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2528/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2528&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":965922,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Creating offer of settlement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an offer of settlement; acceptance or rejection; consequences; frivolous claims or defenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":965934,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Establishing WV business growth in low-income communities tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a West Virginia business growth in low-income communities tax credit.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":965947,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Relating to transportation network companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit transportation network company drivers from soliciting rides or occupying designated cab stands; to require such drivers to register annually with the local county commission at the commission’s discretion; and to provide criminal penalties.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":965959,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Relating to parking along state highways","description":"This purpose of this bill is to prohibit local authorities from allowing parking along U.S. or primary state highways when doing so reduces flow of traffic to less than one lane of traffic moving in each direction. The bill provides exception for one-way state highways. The bill requires the Division of Highways to erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":965971,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Providing compensation to victims of abusive lawsuits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide compensation to victims of abusive lawsuits; and provide that a party in a civil action is entitled to recover attorney’s fees and costs after a court dismisses a claim as lacking any basis in law or fact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":965984,"bill_number":"HB2535","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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2535/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2535&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":965999,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Allowing certain hunting and trapping on private lands on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow hunting and trapping throughout the state on Sundays.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":966010,"bill_number":"HB2532","title":"Allowing the expungement of certain felony convictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Second Chance for Employment Act. The bill provides a procedure for the expungement of certain nonviolent felony convictions and 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 provides that no person is required to disclose such conviction unless asked by an employer or potential employer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2532/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2532&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":966023,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"John Hancock Hall Memorial Bridge","description":"John Hancock Hall Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":966036,"bill_number":"HB2530","title":"Relating to autocycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the parameters for operating an autocycle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2530/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2530&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":966053,"bill_number":"HB2540","title":"Permitting a person to practice certain professions for limited time for a charitable function","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a person to practice his or her profession for seven days for a charitable function.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2540/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2540&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":966063,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Permitting a housing authority to garnish delinquent rents and other amounts owed to the authority from the renter’s income tax refund","description":"Permitting a housing authority to garnish delinquent rents and other amounts owed to the authority from the renter’s income tax refund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":966076,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase amount of income that may be earned by a person receiving a municipal disability pension before an offset of benefits is required. The bill also provides an automatic increase to that limit when the minimum wage increases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":966090,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Relating generally to jurisdiction of PSC over motor carriers","description":"Relating generally to jurisdiction of PSC over motor carriers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":966104,"bill_number":"HB2529","title":"Adding sexual orientation to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act","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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2529/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2529&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":966116,"bill_number":"HB2538","title":"Relating to the licensure of physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that a physician assistant have a certain current certification.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2538/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2538&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":966130,"bill_number":"HB2534","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":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2534/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2534&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":966142,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Allowing military personnel and reservists the additional five-year period to enter upon or recover land already allowed to infants and the insane","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military personnel and reservists the additional five-year period to enter upon or recover land already allowed to infants and the insane.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2531/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2531&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":966157,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Relating to modernization of Physician Assistant Practice Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize the practice act for physician assistants. It substitutes “collaborating” for “supervising” and makes a number of conforming amendments. It alters the make-up of the Board of Medicine to include a second physician assistant. It allows physician assistants to prescribe Schedule II and Schedule III drugs in certain circumstances. It eliminates the need for a recertification exam once the physician assistant is board certified. It allows physician assistants to be reimbursed at the same rate as physicians and advance practice registered nurses. It grants signatory authority on specific documents.Â","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-12","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/12/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":966168,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Relating to application of payments on consumer credit sale and loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales and consumer loans. The bill also permits a lender to hold a partial or nonconforming payment in suspense until such time as a full payment can be applied.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":966182,"bill_number":"HB2536","title":"West Virginia Second Chance for Employment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Second Chance for Employment Act. The bill defines terms. The bill expands eligibility for criminal expungement to persons convicted of certain nonviolent felonies. The bill defines “nonviolent felony.” The bill provides exclusions to eligibility. The bill establishes timing for filing a petition for expungement. The bill creates petition requirements and court procedure for evaluating preliminary and final orders of expungement for nonviolent felonies. The bill provides for preliminary orders of expungement. The bill requires a ten-year period under a preliminary order of expungement for a felony before one may obtain a final order of expungement. The bill clarifies disclosure requirements with respect to the information sealed pursuant to an order of expungement, including exemptions. The bill provides standard for inspection of sealed records. The bill makes technical changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2536/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2536&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":966194,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Repealing outdated code related to Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal outdated code related to the Department of Corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":966203,"bill_number":"HB2533","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-17","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-17","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2533/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2533&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":967752,"bill_number":"HB2542","title":"Relating to public higher education personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide more flexibility in human resources and personnel to institutions of higher education. The bill strikes language mandating a temporary salary schedule and redefines classified and nonclassified employees. It removes bumping rights based upon seniority. The bill gives WVU and MU the right to develop their own classification and compensation systems and gives other institutions the option to apply to the HEPC or CTCC for the same right. The bill enables WVU, MU and any other authorized institution to develop rules for classification, compensation and human resources. The mandate for a Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is removed, along with all references thereto. Obsolete provisions are eliminated.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2542/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2542&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":967753,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Recognizing centennial year of City of Nitro","description":"Recognizing centennial year of City of Nitro","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":967754,"bill_number":"HCR14","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":967756,"bill_number":"HB2552","title":"Increasing the pet food registration fee and directing that the additional money be deposited into the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the pet food registration fee and direct that the additional money to the West Virginia Spay Neuter Assistance Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2552/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2552&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":967759,"bill_number":"HJR18","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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR18/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967763,"bill_number":"HB2570","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, 2017, through June 2026.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2570/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2570&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967764,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Allowing School Building Authority transfer funds to special revenue account in state Treasury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the School Building Authority to transfer funds from the School Construction Fund into a special revenue account in the State Treasury.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":967768,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual is disqualified for benefits for any week, or portion of a week, in which he or she left or lost his or her job as a result of a strike. The bill clarifies that a lockout is not a strike. The bill provides that workers replaced with new prepayment employees are not eligible for unemployment benefits. The bill establishes the circumstances when a worker is determined to leave or lose employment by reason of a lockout. The bill provides the circumstances when a worker is determined to be permanently replaced by another employee. The bill provides that contractor employees who perform the work of a striking worker is not to be determined to have permanently replaced a striking worker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2575/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":967769,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Relating to tuition and fees at community and technical colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set forth guidelines for increases of tuition and fees at community and technical colleges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2557/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2557&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":967770,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Relating to required minimum distribution of retirement benefits from plans administered by CPRB","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to update the required minimum distribution laws to be in compliance with federal internal revenue code requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":967775,"bill_number":"HB2573","title":"Ensuring that local Convention and Visitor Center Bureaus have a board that is elected by a governing body","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that local Convention and Visitor Center Bureaus have a board that is elected by a governing body.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2573/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2573&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967778,"bill_number":"HB2555","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":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2555/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2555&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967779,"bill_number":"HB2002","title":"Relating to parental notification of abortions performed on unemancipated minors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the law requiring parental notification of abortions performed on unemancipated minors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2002/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":967784,"bill_number":"HB2562","title":"Making unlawful any employer policy or rule prohibiting an employee from possessing a firearm inside a vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make unlawful any employer policy or rule prohibiting an employee from possessing a firearm inside a vehicle; provide criminal and civil penalties; provide injunctive relief; and create exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2562/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2562&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967785,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Relating to grandparent’s rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase grandparents’ rights in matters of custodial or decision-making authority and visitation. The bill allows a guardian ad litem to recommend a psychological evaluation. The bill increases the importance of the factor considering the grandparent’s significant caretaking of the child. The bill minimizes a parent’s bias toward a grandparent as a factor in visitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2547/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2547&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":967787,"bill_number":"HB2545","title":"Increasing the allowable corporation net income tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the allowable corporation net income tax credit for qualified rehabilitated buildings investments made after June 30, 2017, from 10% to 25%. The bill also provides that the taxpayer may not combine this credit with the credit for consumers sales and service tax, but may elect the greater credit. The bill requires that the taxpayer not be in arrears in any state taxes or have a lien on the certified historic structures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2545/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2545&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":967790,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Relating to municipalities' policemen and firemen pension plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit municipalities with policemen’s and firemen’s pension plans fully funded at or above 125% to not pay normal cost into the pension plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":967791,"bill_number":"HB2551","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Department of Education to create a Bible literacy course in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Bible literacy course in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2551/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2551&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":967793,"bill_number":"HB2003","title":"Creating a new felony offense for a drug delivery that results in the death of another person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new felony offense for a drug delivery that results in the death of another person and providing a felony criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2003/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":967799,"bill_number":"HB2541","title":"Creating the felony offense of conspiracy to commit violations of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2541/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2541&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":967800,"bill_number":"HB2548","title":"Relating to the use of outside speakers by persons licensed to manufacture, sell, possess for sale, transport or distribute nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow nonintoxicating beer licensees to have speakers outside of licensed premises as long as their use does not disturb the peace and quietude of community where the business is located.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2548/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2548&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":967801,"bill_number":"HB2564","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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2564/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2564&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967807,"bill_number":"HB2004","title":"Creating and maintaining a centralized state vehicle inventory system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the State Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2017. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill establishes operator requirements and training. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill provides for notice. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the tile, registration and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill requires insurance cards in state vehicles. The bill authorizes rule making and emergency rule making.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2004/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":967808,"bill_number":"HB2558","title":"Transferring 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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2558/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2558&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967810,"bill_number":"HB2560","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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2560/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2560&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967813,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Specifying duties of telecommunications company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the duties of a telephone company with regard to other businesses for which the telephone company provides billing services and to provide a means for the investigation and resolution of disputes between the telephone company and the third-party vendor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":967815,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Making the Holy Bible the official state book of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the Holy Bible the official state book of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2568/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2568&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":967819,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Relating to failure to maintain state and public roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that state and public roads that have not been maintained for a period of three consecutive years shall be returned to their original tract of land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2567/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2567&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":967823,"bill_number":"HB2543","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2543/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2543&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":967824,"bill_number":"HB2569","title":"Relating to employment, promotion and transfer of professional personnel by county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the provision that requires a random selection system to be used to determine the priority of employees if two or more have identical seniority when a county board of education is making decisions concerning reductions in force. It requires the decisions to be based on qualifications as determined by the county boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2569/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2569&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967826,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Allowing utility consumers use consumer protection laws when questioning billing issues","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit utility consumers to use the consumer protection laws when billing issues are in question. The bill provides the Attorney General with the power to inquire about a billing issue. The bill provides that the remedy is in addition to other remedies available from the West Virginia Public Service Commission. The bill provides that the powers and responsibilities of the commission are not affected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":967830,"bill_number":"HB2544","title":"Establishing that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug or alcohol test required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that an employee’s termination from employment for testing positive on a drug alcohol test required by the employer disqualifies that employee for benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2544/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2544&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967833,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Allowing replacement costs of employer provided property to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the property is not returned","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow uniform costs to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the uniform is not returned.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967834,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Relating to emergency medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue the Office of Emergency Medical Services as an independent office within the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety. It updates definitions; creates the positions of Executive Director, Medical Director and Administrative Director for the Office; and establishes and clarifies the powers and duties of the directors. The bill establishes the Emergency Medical Services Commission with nine members, and, it provides requirements for the state medical protocols.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":967837,"bill_number":"HB2565","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2565/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2565&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":967838,"bill_number":"HB2561","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. 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. Necessary related adjustments for professional instructional personnel are made and issues raised by the Legislative Auditor are addressed. For funding purposes only, the Treasurer and Director of Child Nutrition are made fundable professional educators. The bill also authorizes counties to use up to $200,000 of the formula funds restricted to bus purchases for facility, equipment and other current expense priorities if approved by the state superintendent. The method for calculating the Allowance for Current Expense is changed from a percentage of salary costs to a state average cost for operations and maintenance per square foot per student. The bill authorizes funds for the improvement of instructional technology to be used for the employment of technology system specialists and allows percentages of both allowances for improving instructional programs and instructional technology to be used for school facility and equipment repair, maintenance and improvement or replacement and other current expense priorities, and for emergencies. The amounts use for these purposes must be included and justified in the respective strategic plans for instructional programs and technology improvement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2561/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2561&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":967843,"bill_number":"HB2576","title":"Relating to autocycles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for autocycles which are enclosed motorcycles that are equipped with safety belts, airbags, a roll bar, a windshield, wipers, a steering wheel and equipment otherwise required on a motorcycle, and which have no more than three wheels in contact with the roadway at any one time. A person may operate an autocycle with a valid driver's license and is exempt from the motorcycle examination, licensing and endorsement requirements set forth in article two, chapter seventeen-b of this code. The bill would also exempt autocycles from helmet and certain other safety requirements set forth in §17C-15-44. The bill also removes obsolete language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2576/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2576&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":967845,"bill_number":"HB2574","title":"Middle School Technical Education Program Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special pilot program to introduce middle school students to career and technical education opportunities in the State of West Virginia and to better prepare students for post-secondary education and participation in the workforce.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2574/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2574&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":967847,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating to an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for sales of services and tangible personal property related to the activities of raising and training livestock","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for sales of services and tangible personal property rendered for use in connection with raising and training livestock; set forth legislative intent; provide a method to resolve conflicts in law; provide an effective date; provide definitions; and describe those sales of services and tangible personal property that are exempt and provide method of claiming exemption.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":967849,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Allowing licensed professional counselors be issued temporary permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist applicants to be issued a temporary permit so the applicant can practice during the application and testing process.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":967854,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Requiring the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to prepare a “Coercive Federal Funds Report” on each budget bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to prepare a “Coercive Federal Funds Report” on each budget bill; to empower the Attorney General to bring suit in federal courts to enjoin the application of federal laws containing coercive federal funds; and to affirm that the policy of the State of West Virginia is that coercive federal funds are unconstitutional and violate the principles of federalism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":967855,"bill_number":"HB2578","title":"Relating to disclaimers of warranties with respect to goods which are the subject of or are intended to become the subject of a consumer transaction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the exclusion, modification or limitation of any warranty or remedy in the sale of used motor vehicles; to allow a consumer to waive a warranty on used motor vehicle as to a particular defect or malfunction only if the dealer has disclosed the particular defect; to identify conditions permitting \"as is\" sales of used motor vehicles; to require conspicuous disclosure of \"as is\" sales; to clarify that \"as is\" sales do not waive express warranties made by a dealer; and to require dealers to conform to federal regulations concerning used motor vehicle sales.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2578/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2578&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":967856,"bill_number":"HB2577","title":"Prohibiting counties from regulating the sale and use of consumer fireworks within their boundaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit counties from regulating the sale and use of consumer fireworks within their boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2577/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2577&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":967860,"bill_number":"HB2559","title":"Relating to concealed carry on higher education campuses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an individual with a current West Virginia issued license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such weapon on the campus of a state institution of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2559/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2559&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":967864,"bill_number":"HB2554","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":967865,"bill_number":"HB2572","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 a five-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 bill requires 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":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":967869,"bill_number":"HB2549","title":"Requiring notice be given to cities of an increase to pension and relief funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring notice be given to cities of an increase to pension and relief funds. The bill provides that the increase does not take effect until July 1 of the affected year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2549/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2549&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":967870,"bill_number":"HB2550","title":"Authorizing a municipality to prohibit the sale of fireworks within its boundaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a municipality to prohibit the sale of fireworks within its boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2550/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2550&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":967871,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"West Virginia Fresh Food Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state-funded institutions to purchase a minimum of twenty percent of fresh produce from in-state producers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2566/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2566&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":967877,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Designating June West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and June 27 West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day","description":"Designating June West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and June 27 West Virginia Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":967878,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Relating to complimentary samples of nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit licensed brewpubs, Class A retail dealers, Class B retail dealers, private clubs, Class A retail licensees and Class B retail licensees to serve complimentary samples of nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer manufactured in the State of West Virginia and to remove prior restrictions on Class A retail licensees’ ability to serve complimentary nonintoxicating beer samples to customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":967880,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Developing a resource for use by parents to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s expressive and receptive language acquisition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Department of Education and the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to jointly select language developmental milestones from existing standardized norms for purposes of developing a resource for use by parents to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2571/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2571&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":968324,"bill_number":"HB2620","title":"West Virginia Drug Overdose Monitoring Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a central repository of drug overdose information in West Virginia; establish the program and purpose; establish the reporting system requirements; establish reporting requirements of entities; establish information required to be reported; provide for data collection and reporting; provide for rule-making authority; and provide criminal and administrative penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2620/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2620&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":968326,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Allowing children in the custody of the state in any foster home, group home or other facility or residence to hunt and fish without a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow children in the custody of the state in any foster home, group home or other facility or residence to hunt and fish without a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2632/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2632&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":968328,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Creating 2-year pilot program to allow all-terrain or recreational vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a two-year pilot program permitting recreational vehicles on designated roads and trails in Cabwaylingo State Forest after purchase of special permits. The bill also provides for designation of campgrounds and tent sites to be used by the ATV and ORV users.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":968329,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Prohibiting local government entities from setting prevailing wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit local government entities from setting prevailing wages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968331,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Congress To Protect Social Security and Medicare","description":"Congress To Protect Social Security and Medicare","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":968334,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Designating February 21, 2017, as Celebrating Children and Families day","description":"Designating February 21, 2017, as Celebrating Children and Families day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":968339,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Relating to county commissions authorizing reasonable fees charged for fire department or fire company response","description":"Relating to county commissions authorizing reasonable fees charged for fire department or fire company response","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":968342,"bill_number":"HB2617","title":"Outlining the process by which certain insurance agencies may place the insured with an affiliate of the insurer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to outline the process by which certain insurance agencies may place the insured with an affiliate of the insurer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2617/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2617&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":968344,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Authorizing medical power of attorney sign binding arbitration agreement with nursing home or assisted living facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a medical power of attorney representative to sign a binding arbitration agreement with a nursing home or assisted living facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":968348,"bill_number":"HB2582","title":"Relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual is disqualified for benefits for any week, or portion of a week, in which he or she left or lost his or her job as a result of a strike. The bill clarifies that a lockout is not a strike. The bill provides that workers replaced with new prepayment employees are not eligible for unemployment benefits. The bill establishes the circumstances when a worker is determined to leave or lose employment by reason of a lockout. The bill provides the circumstances when a worker is determined to be permanently replaced by another employee. The bill provides that contractor employees who perform the work of a striking worker is not to be determined to have permanently replaced a striking worker.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2582/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2582&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":968349,"bill_number":"HB2606","title":"Maintaining status quo in the event bond indebtedness relative to Parkways Authority is eliminated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maintain the status quo in the event bond indebtedness is eliminated as the result of being paid off in order to continue collecting revenue for parkways roads and infrastructure projects. Current law would require, in the event bond indebtedness was satisfied, that tolls be eliminated and Parkway Authority roads and infrastructure projects if in good condition be transferred to the Division of Highways. This bill also provides that after all bonds are paid, all toll revenues exceeding $55 million annually shall be placed into a special revenue account and those funds used for road projects in counties where the West Virginia Turnpike is located.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2606/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2606&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968352,"bill_number":"HB2644","title":"Requiring that Workers’ Compensation funds be disbursed to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and first responders when those persons are killed or become injured","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that Workers’ Compensation funds be disbursed to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and first responders when those persons are killed or become injured while responding to emergencies outside their normal geographic area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2644/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2644&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tony Lewis"},
{"bill_id":968356,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law- enforcement and exempt them from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":968361,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"Requesting Congress to fully support the National Park Service’s recommendations to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites along the Expedition’s Eastern Legacy","description":"Requesting Congress to fully support the National Park Service’s recommendations to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites along the Expedition’s Eastern Legacy","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":968363,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Prohibiting health care practitioners from knowingly and in bad faith prescribing or administering drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime to prescribe, dispense, administer, mix or otherwise prepare a drug in a manner not in accordance with accepted medical standards, to provide defenses, and to establish penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2614/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2614&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":968364,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Exempting certain persons from fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive the license for a hunting or fishing license or trapping permit for individuals who are currently serving as volunteer firefighters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":968370,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Creating earned income tax credit for low income workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an earned income tax credit for low income workers; establish procedures for claiming credit; and define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":968375,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Relating to limitations on the use of wages and agency shop fees by employers and labor organization for political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect an employee’s wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities without the express, written authorization of the employee. The bill makes clear that it is unlawful for any person to coerce or intimidate any employee into making a political contribution or engaging in political activities. The bill also makes it an unfair labor practice for any labor organization to use agency shop fees paid for by nonmembers for contributions or expenditures to influence an election without the authorization of the individual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2583/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2583&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":968377,"bill_number":"HB2618","title":"Relating to body mass index","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that a student’s body mass index be obtained.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2618/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2618&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":968380,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Authorizing redirection of certain amounts to General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the redirection of the deposit of revenues collected from certain surcharges and assessments on workers’ compensation insurance policies and derived from net terminal income funds by the Governor through executive order to the General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968382,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that when no candidate receives a majority of votes cast in the nonpartisan election of justices the Supreme Court of Appeals; a runoff election is to be held within thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":968384,"bill_number":"HB2585","title":"Creating felony crime of conducting financial transactions involving proceeds of criminal activity","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create criminal offenses relating to money laundering. The bill specifies two new felonies relating to: (i) Laundering criminal proceeds through financial transaction; and (ii) transportation, transmission, or transfer of criminal proceeds. The bill also provides for the forfeiture of proceeds involved or traceable to the laundering.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2585/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2585&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":968388,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Decreasing the personal income tax rates for certain taxpayers and raising the personal income tax rates for certain other taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the personal income tax rate for certain taxpayers and raising personal income tax rate for certain other taxpayers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2616/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2616&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":968393,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Relating generally to Sex Offender Registration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add persons who have been adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for conduct related to qualifying offenses to comply with the registration requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968395,"bill_number":"HB2590","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; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2590/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2590&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":968397,"bill_number":"HB2586","title":"Relating to required minimum distribution of retirement benefits of plans administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"Relating to required minimum distribution of retirement benefits of plans administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2586/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2586&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968405,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Allowing exemptions from mandated immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":968406,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Relating to the placement of juvenile status offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a status offender may not be placed in a Division of Juvenile Services facility, unless the status offending child has run away from placement in a staff secure facility. The bill provides that in that event the court may order the juvenile placed in a Division of Juvenile Services facility pending further proceeding in the matter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2593/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2593&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":968410,"bill_number":"HB2601","title":"Relating to municipal policemen’s or municipal firemen’s pension and relief funds","description":"The introduction of this bill was requested by the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board. The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism of correcting errors in payments to and from a municipal policemen’s or firemen’s pension fund and to provide a criminal offense for knowingly making a false statement in an attempt to defraud a municipal pension fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2601/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2601&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968412,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Relating to rate and measure of severance taxes on certain natural resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the severance tax on limestone, sandstone and other mined stone products from a percentage of the sales price to a flat rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968415,"bill_number":"HB2587","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 Division of Natural Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2587/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2587&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":968421,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Small Business Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a temporary tax credit for small group employers to cover a tax credit of up to fifty percent of the costs of branding, marketing and advertising of agricultural or manufactured products produced or manufactured in West Virginia. The bill establishes limits. The bill provides that the credit be available for five years. These sections have been completely rewritten; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2591/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2591&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":968423,"bill_number":"HB2579","title":"Increasing the penalties for transporting controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties for transportation of narcotics and certain controlled substances into the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2579/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2579&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":968426,"bill_number":"HB2610","title":"Allowing private entities to lease buildings to local school boards in cases of emergency or condemnation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education to lease buildings that meet existing standards from private organizations or businesses in cases of emergency or condemnation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2610/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2610&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":968432,"bill_number":"HB2640","title":"Supplementary appropriation to DHHR","description":"The purpose of this 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 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2640/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2640&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":968436,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Prohibiting request of employee wage verification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the requesting of employee wage verification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968438,"bill_number":"HB2603","title":"Relating to municipal policemen’s or firemen’s pension and relief funds that are funded at one hundred and twenty-five percent or more","description":"The introduction of this bill was requested by the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board. The purpose of this bill is to allow municipal plans that are funded at 125% or more to stop paying certain costs while it is so funded.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2603/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2603&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968439,"bill_number":"HB2637","title":"Relating to employment of retired teachers and prospective employable professional personnel in areas of critical need and shortage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the date for expiration of provisions related to the employment of a retired teacher as a substitute beyond the post-retirement limit in areas of critical need and shortage to June 30, 2020. Speech pathologists and school nurses are added for inclusion under these provisions. The bill also addresses the employment of prospective employable professional personnel in areas of critical need and shortage by allowing county-level determination of the areas, requiring a notice of the positions prior to making offers of employment, and limiting employment to the number of candidates at job fairs needed to fill the positions for the next employment term.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2637/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2637&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":968443,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for certain emergency maintenance operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for emergency maintenance operations if the Division of Highways cannot complete operations in a timely manner; to create a provisional appointment procedure for Division of Highway positions necessary for snow and ice removal from roadways; to authorize the Division of Highways to solicit applications and appoint qualified applicants to provisional snow and ice removal positions pending permanent appointment; to exempt provisionary appointments for snow and ice removal services from State Personnel Board Procedures and oversight; to create a process by which individual provisionary snow and ice removal appointees shall be converted to permanent employees within the classified service system once certain requirements are met; and to require the Division of Highways to follow ethical guidelines and certain practices when posting provisional appointments and making provisional appointments to snow and ice removal positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":968450,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Allowing state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2613/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2613&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":968452,"bill_number":"HB2621","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.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2621/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2621&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":968455,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow admission of evidence in a civil action of the use or nonuse of a safety belt on the issues of negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence and failure to mitigate damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":968456,"bill_number":"HB2623","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2623/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2623&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":968461,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Updating WV personal income tax terms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; and specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968463,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Creating Legislative Coalition on Diabetes Management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative coalition to study and report to the Legislature on diabetes in the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":968468,"bill_number":"HB2589","title":"Permitting students who are homeschooled or attend private schools to enroll and take classes at the county’s vocational school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to permit students who are homeschooled or attend private schools to enroll and take classes at the county’s vocational school.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2589/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2589&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":968473,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Creating Fleet Management Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a centralized inventory of state vehicles, require reregistering and retitling of all state vehicles, and to exempt vehicles used for undercover law enforcement from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968476,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Relating to employee information reported to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide minimum reporting requirements for employee information to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968478,"bill_number":"HB2609","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 and establish a schedule of rotating inspections for all schools to be inspected at least once every ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2609/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2609&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":968480,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Requiring payment of funds due in partition suits of oil and gas interests","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":968484,"bill_number":"HB2624","title":"Relating generally to certification and qualifications of sanitarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the State Board of Sanitarians and to provide that qualifications for public sanitarians be established through the classified service program for public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2624/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2624&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":968488,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Relating to the Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System","description":"The introduction of this bill was requested by the Consolidated Public Retirement System. The purpose of this bill is to add a definition for “vested” to Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System; and clarify duty/non-duty disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2600/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2600&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968490,"bill_number":"HB2636","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2636/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2636&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":968500,"bill_number":"HB2639","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel","description":"The purpose of this 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 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2639/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2639&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":968502,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Requiring CPRB adopt smoothing method regarding gains and losses on Teachers Retirement System Fund assets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to adopt a four-year smoothing method relating to actuarial gains and losses on Teachers Retirement System Fund assets.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":968503,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Requiring state institutions of higher education to conduct Phase 3 clinical research studies for any cancer treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to conduct Phase 3 clinical research studies for any cancer treatment that has been approved for Phase 3 study by the United States Food and Drug Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":968510,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Extending the maximum period of confinement a judge may impose for certain, first-time probationary violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the maximum period of confinement a judge may impose for certain, first-time probationary violations from sixty days to six months. The bill also provides judges greater sentencing discretion for certain, subsequent violations of probation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":968512,"bill_number":"HB2622","title":"Creating and maintaining a centralized state vehicle inventory system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the state Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2017. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill establishes operator requirements and training. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill provides for notice. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the tile, registration and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill requires insurance cards in state vehicles. The bill authorizes rule-making and emergency rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2622/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2622&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":968514,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Annual retirement annuity adjustment West Virginia State Police Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the annual cost of living benefits for retirants in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System from one percent a year to three percent a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2592/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2592&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":968516,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Relating generally to trustee sale of timeshare estates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permitting a timeshare managing entity to foreclose upon its statutory lien for assessments in the manner of sales under trust deeds. It provides for the naming of a trustee by the managing entity to carry out the sale and require notice.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":968520,"bill_number":"HB2596","title":"Incorporating changes to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to incorporate changes made to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and to specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2596/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2596&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":968527,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Creating West Virginia Second Chance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand eligibility for expungement to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies; define nonviolent felony, providing exceptions to eligibility and timing of filing a petition for expungement; create petition requirements and court procedure for evaluating preliminary and final orders of expungement for nonviolent felonies; provide limitations on preliminary orders of expungement; clarify disclosure requirements with respect to the information sealed pursuant to an order of expungement, including exemptions; and provide standard for inspection of sealed records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968528,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Charles Ranald Bannerman & Beatrice ‘Billy’ Bannerman Memorial Bridge","description":"Charles Ranald Bannerman & Beatrice ‘Billy’ Bannerman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":968531,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"Assembly of State Legislatures Official Rules","description":"Assembly of State Legislatures Official Rules","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968535,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Campaign Advertising Fairness Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a process within the State Election Commission to sanction persons publishing untrue statements against a candidate for public office; by creating an administrative review process and penalties for enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":968538,"bill_number":"HB2595","title":"Requiring abortions to be performed by a licensed physician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any abortion must be performed by a licensed physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2595/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2595&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":968540,"bill_number":"HB2643","title":"Creating a felony murder offense in the second degree for delivery of a controlled substance that causes death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new offense relating to the distribution of controlled substances. The bill provides that if any person delivers a controlled substance that causes a death then that person is guilty of second degree murder and shall be sentenced according to Code, §61-2-3.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2643/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2643&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":968541,"bill_number":"HB2631","title":"Relating to time standards for disposition of complaint proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent dismissal of complaints that exceed time standards for disposition when the accused causes delay that results in the time overage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2631/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2631&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":968551,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Relating to tax on bottled soft drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks to 1¢ per ounce and to rededicate the proceeds to all three medical schools in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":968552,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Excluding certain manufacturers and motor vehicles under law regulating motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude certain manufacturers and motor vehicles from the definitions of “manufacturer” and “motor vehicle” under the law regulating motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":968554,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Relating to definition of \"managed timberland\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude from the definition of managed timberland any tract or parcel of real estate that is being leased by the owner to another party for monetary gain. The subsections have been placed in alphabetical order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968558,"bill_number":"HB2645","title":"Creating a felony for failure to render aid by a culpable person in presence of a drug overdose","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new offense relating to the culpability of persons present during the ingestion of controlled substances; providing that a person present when a controlled substance is ingested and manifests an adverse physical reaction that results in that person’s death, is guilty of a felony.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2645/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2645&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":968559,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Permitting surface owners purchase mineral interests when interest becomes tax lien","description":"If you have received this notice because you are the owner of an interest in the surface overlaying a mineral interest that was returned delinquent, you may pay the clerk twice the amount identified above, plus a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee, before March 1, 20___. If you pay the required amount and the property is then redeemed, that amount you paid, less the administrative fee, will be refunded to you. If you pay the required amount and the property is not redeemed, you will be substituted for the purchaser of the tax lien and you may proceed to obtain a deed for the property. If you and one or more additional surface owners each pay the appropriate amount, all the surface owners who have made payment shall submit, by April 7, 20___, an agreement dividing the real estate according to their proportionate shares or any other method or formula agreed to among all of you. If an agreement is not filed, the clerk shall refund the moneys tendered by the surface owners, less the administrative fees, and none of you will be substituted for the purchaser of the tax lien. Given under my hand this _____ day of __________, 20 ____. _________________________________________________________________ State Auditor, State of West Virginia (b) The State Auditor for his or her service in preparing the notice shall receive a fee of $10 for the original and $2 for each copy required. Any additional costs which must be expended for publication, or service of the notice in the manner provided for serving process commencing a civil action, or for service of process by certified mail, shall be charged by the State Auditor. All costs provided by this section shall be included as redemption costs and included in the notice described in this section. §11A-3-23. Redemption from purchase; receipt; list of redemptions; lien; lien of person redeeming interest of another; record.     (a) After the sale of any tax lien on any real estate pursuant to section five of this article, the owner of, or any other person who was entitled to pay the taxes on, any real estate for which a tax lien on the real estate was purchased by an individual may redeem at any time before a tax deed is issued for the real estate. In order to redeem, he or she shall pay to the State Auditor the following amounts: (1) An amount equal to the taxes, interest and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest at the rate of one percent per month from the date of sale; (2) All other taxes which have since been paid by the purchaser, his or her heirs or assigns, with interest at the rate of one percent per month from the date of payment; (3) Any additional expenses incurred from January 1 of the year following the sheriff’s sale to the date of redemption for the preparation of the list of those to be served with notice to redeem and any written documentation used for the preparation of the list, with interest at the rate of one percent per month from the date of payment for reasonable legal expenses incurred for the services of an attorney who has performed an examination of the title to the real estate and rendered written documentation used for the preparation of the list: Provided, That the maximum amount the owner or other authorized person shall pay, excluding the interest, for the expenses incurred for the preparation of the list of those to be served required by section nineteen of this article is $300, plus any costs required by subsection (b), section nineteen of this article: Provided however, That the attorney may only charge a fee for legal services actually performed and must certify that he or she conducted an examination to determine the list of those to be served required by section nineteen of this article; and (4) All additional statutory costs paid by the purchaser. (b) Where the State Auditor has not received from the purchaser satisfactory proof of the expenses incurred in preparing the notice to redeem, and any written documentation used for the preparation of the list of those to be served with notice to redeem, including the certification required in subdivision (3), subsection (a) of this section, incident thereto, in the form of receipts or other evidence of legal expenses, incurred as provided in section nineteen of this article, the person redeeming shall pay the State Auditor the sum of $300 plus interest at the rate of one percent per month from January 1 of the year following the sheriff’s sale for disposition by the sheriff pursuant to the provisions of sections ten, twenty-four, twenty-five and thirty-two of this article. (c) The person redeeming shall be given a receipt for the payment and the written opinion or report used for the preparation of the list of those to be served with notice to redeem required by section nineteen of this article. (d) Any person who, by reason of the fact that no provision is made for partial redemption of the tax lien on real estate purchased by an individual, is compelled in order to protect himself or herself to redeem the tax lien on all of the real estate when it belongs, in whole or in part, to some other person, shall have a lien on the interest of that other person for the amount paid to redeem the interest. He or she shall lose his or her right to the lien, however, unless within thirty days after payment he or she files with the clerk of the county commission his or her claim in writing against the owner of the interest, together with the receipt provided in this section. The clerk shall docket the claim on the judgment lien docket in his or her office and properly index the claim. The lien may be enforced as other judgment liens are enforced. (e) Before a tax deed is issued, the county clerk may accept, on behalf of the State Auditor, the payment necessary to redeem any real estate encumbered with a tax lien and write a receipt. The amount of the payment necessary to redeem any real estate encumbered with a tax lien shall be provided by the State Auditor and the State Auditor shall update the required payments plus interest at least monthly. (f) On or before the tenth day of each month, the county clerk shall deliver to the State Auditor the redemption money paid and the name and address of the person who redeemed the property on a form prescribed by the State Auditor. §11A-3-23a. Surface owner substitution for purchaser.     (a) If the real estate interest subject to a tax lien is an interest that includes minerals, but does not include an interest in the surface other than an interest for the purpose of developing the minerals, then prior to March 31 of the year following the sale an owner of record of the surface above the property subject to the tax lien being sold may pay the clerk: (1) Twice the amount that would be required for redemption pursuant to section twenty-three of this article; and (2) a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee. The clerk shall issue the surface owner a certificate of substitution and send a copy to the purchaser. If more than one surface owner makes this payment to the clerk, the clerk shall issue each a certificate of substitution for each and send copies of the certificates of substitution to the others in addition to the purchaser. If a purchaser can demonstrate to the clerk that he or she is related to the owner of the property in whose name it is listed, then the clerk may, in his or her sole discretion, cancel the certificates of substitution and refund all moneys paid by the surface owner or owners, less the $20 administrative fee. (b) If the property is redeemed, the clerk shall refund the moneys paid, less the administrative fees. (c) If the property is not redeemed, and if only one surface owner has received a certificate of substitution, then the clerk shall send the amount paid by the surface owner to the purchaser, less the $20 administrative fee, and record the certificate of substitution. That surface owner enjoys the full rights and duties of the purchaser. (d) If more than one surface owner pays the clerk the appropriate amount the surface owners shall submit an agreement dividing the property according to their proportionate shares, or another mutually agreeable method or formula approved by all of them, by April 15 of the year following the sale of the lien. No deed may be issued before April 15 of the year following the sale. The interest of an owner of a surface tract shall be equal to the acreage stated on documents of record even if the owner only owns an undivided interest. However, if more than one owner of an undivided interest in the same tract pays the clerk the appropriate amount, his or her share shall be the total acreage of the undivided tract divided by the number of owners of the tract who have also paid the clerk. If an agreement is filed, then the clerk shall make an amended certificate dividing the property according to their respective interests and refund any remaining moneys paid by them according to their agreed interests. If no agreement is filed, the clerk shall refund the moneys paid to the surface owners, less the $20 administrative fees, and the original purchaser is returned to his or her original position. §11A-3-52. What purchaser must do before he can secure securing a deed.     (a) Within forty-five days following the approval of the sale by the Auditor pursuant to section fifty-one of this article, the purchaser, his or her heirs or assigns, in order to secure a deed for the real estate purchased, shall: (1) Prepare a list of those to be served with notice to redeem and request the deputy commissioner to prepare and serve the notice as provided in sections fifty-four and fifty-five of this article; (2) When the real property subject to the tax lien was classified as Class II property, provide the deputy commissioner with the actual mailing address of the property that is subject to the tax lien or liens purchased; and (3) Deposit, or offer to deposit, with the deputy commissioner a sum sufficient to cover the costs of preparing and serving the notice. (b) If the purchaser fails to fulfill the requirements set forth in paragraph subsection (a) of this section, the purchaser shall lose all the benefits of his or her purchase. (c) After the requirements of paragraph subsection (a) of this section have been satisfied, the deputy commissioner may then sell the property in the same manner as he or she sells lands which have been offered for sale at public auction but which remain unsold after such auction, as provided in section forty-eight of this article. (d) For an interest in real estate subject to the tax lien or liens that includes minerals but does not include an interest in the surface, except an interest for the purpose of developing the minerals, the list shall include the last known name and mailing address of the taxpayer known to the sheriff to which the sheriff is required to send a tax ticket pursuant to section eight, article one of this chapter for all tracts of surface property shown on the tax maps, provided in subsection (e), section seven, article one-c, chapter eleven of this code, that lie above the mineral tract subject to the tax lien or liens purchased.  No deed to a bona fide purchaser for value from a purchaser or a surface owner substituted for a purchaser may be set aside for failure of the purchaser to comply with this subsection. This limitation does not affect any other remedies at law. (d) (e) If the person requesting preparation and service of the notice is an assignee of the purchaser, he or she shall, at the time of the request, file with the deputy commissioner a written assignment to him or her of the purchaser's rights, executed, acknowledged and certified in the manner required to make a valid deed. §11A-3-54. Notice to redeem.     Whenever the provisions of section fifty-two of this article have has been complied with, the deputy commissioner shall thereupon prepare a notice in form or effect as follows: To _____________________________________ You will take notice that ___________________, the purchaser (or _____________, the assignee, heir or devisee of ____________, the purchaser) of the following real estate, ___________________, (here describe the real estate sold) located in ________________, (here name the city, town or village in which the real estate is situated or, if not within a city, town or village, give the district and a general description) which was __________________ (here put whether the property was returned delinquent or nonentered) in the name of __________________, and was sold by the deputy commissioner of delinquent and nonentered lands of _________________ County at the sale for delinquent taxes (or nonentry) on the ______ day of _________________, 19 20____, has requested that you be notified that a deed for such real estate will be made to him or her on or after the ______ day of _____________, 19 20____, as provided by law, unless before that day you redeem such real estate. The amount you will have to pay to redeem on the ________ day of __________________,20__, will be as follows: Amount equal to the taxes, interest and charges due on the date of sale, with interest to ______________ .........$_________ Amount of taxes paid on the property, since the sale, with interest to _______________ ..........$_________ Amount paid for title examination and preparation of list of those to be served, and for preparation and service of the notice with interest to ______________ ..........$_________ Amount paid for other statutory costs (describe) _________________________________________________________________ _________________................... $_________ Total ......................... $_________ You may redeem at any time before _________________ by paying the above total less any unearned interest. If you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of an interest in the surface overlaying a mineral interest which was returned delinquent, you may, before the above date, pay the deputy commissioner: (1) Twice the amount identified above; (2) the amount identified above or $3,000, whichever is less; and (3) a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee. If you pay the required amount and the property is redeemed, the amount you paid, less the administrative fee, will be refunded. If you pay the required amount and the property is not redeemed, you will be substituted for the purchaser of the tax lien and may proceed to obtain a deed for the property. If you do so and if one or more additional surface owners do so, then the surface owners must submit an agreement dividing the property according to their proportionate shares. If an agreement is not filed, the deputy commissioner shall refund the moneys tendered by the surface owners, less the administrative fees, and the original purchaser will be returned to his or her original rights and duties.  Given under my hand this ________ day of __________________, 20_____. _________________________________ Deputy Commissioner of Delinquent and Nonentered Lands  ______________________ County, State of West Virginia The deputy commissioner for his or her service in preparing the notice shall receive a fee of $10 for the original and $2 for each copy required. Any costs which must be expended in addition thereto for publication, or service of such notice in the manner provided for serving process commencing a civil action, or for service of process by certified mail, shall be charged by the deputy commissioner. All costs provided by this section shall be included as redemption costs and included in the notice described herein. §11A-3-56. Redemption from purchase; receipt; list of redemptions; lien; lien of person redeeming interest of another; record.     (a) After the sale of any tax lien on any real estate pursuant to section forty-five or forty-eight of this article, the owner of, or any other person who was entitled to pay the taxes on, any real estate for which a tax lien thereon was purchased by an individual, may redeem at any time before a tax deed is issued therefor. In order to redeem, he or she must pay to the deputy commissioner the following amounts: (1) An amount equal to the taxes, interest and charges due on the date of the sale, with interest thereon at the rate of one percent per month from the date of sale; (2) all other taxes thereon, which have since been paid by the purchaser, his or her heirs or assigns, with interest at the rate of one percent per month from the date of payment; (3) such additional expenses as may have been incurred in preparing the list of those to be served with notice to redeem, and any title examination incident thereto, with interest at the rate of one percent per month from the date of payment, but the amount he or she shall be required to pay, excluding said interest, for such expenses incurred for the preparation of the list of those to be served with notice to redeem required by section fifty-two of this article, and any title examination incident thereto, shall not exceed $200 and, if the real estate is subject to subsection (d), section fifty-two of this article, the reasonable cost for determining the location of all tracts of surface property shown on the tax maps identified in subsection (e), section seven, article one-c, chapter eleven of this code that lie above the real estate subject to the tax lien or liens purchased not to exceed the actual amount incurred for the preparation of the list of those to be served with the notice to redeem other than the surface owner; (4) all additional statutory costs paid by the purchaser; and (5) the deputy commissioner's fee and commission as provided by section sixty-six of this article. Where the deputy commissioner has not received from the purchaser satisfactory proof of the expenses incurred in preparing the notice to redeem, and any examination of title incident thereto, in the form of receipts or other evidence thereof, the person redeeming shall pay the deputy commissioner the sum of $200 plus interest thereon at the rate of one percent per month from the date of the sale for disposition pursuant to the provisions of sections fifty-seven, fifty-eight and sixty-four of this article. Upon payment to the deputy commissioner of those and any other unpaid statutory charges required by this article, and of any unpaid expenses incurred by the sheriff, the Auditor and the deputy commissioner in the exercise of their duties pursuant to this article, the deputy commissioner shall prepare an original and five copies of the receipt for the payment and shall note on said receipts that the property has been redeemed. The original of such receipt shall be given to the person redeeming. The deputy commissioner shall retain a copy of the receipt and forward one copy each to the sheriff, assessor, the Auditor and the clerk of the county commission. The clerk shall endorse on the receipt the fact and time of such filing and note the fact of redemption on his or her record of delinquent lands. (b) Any person who, by reason of the fact that no provision is made for partial redemption of the tax lien on real estate purchased by an individual, is compelled in order to protect himself or herself to redeem the tax lien on all of such real estate when it belongs, in whole or in part, to some other person, shall have a lien on the interest of such other person for the amount paid to redeem such interest. He or she shall lose his or her right to the lien, however, unless within thirty days after payment he or she shall file with the clerk of the county commission his or her claim in writing against the owner of such interest, together with the receipt provided for in this section. The clerk shall docket the claim on the judgment lien docket in his or her office and properly index the same. Such lien may be enforced as other judgment liens are enforced. §11A-3-58a. Surface owner substitution for purchaser.     (a) If the real estate interest subject to a tax lien is a mineral interest, but does not include an interest in the surface other than an interest for the purpose of developing the minerals, then within thirty days after notices to redeem have been served, or an attempt of personal service has been made, the notices have been mailed or, if necessary, published in accordance with section fifty-five of this article, following the deputy commissioner’s sale, a surface owner above the mineral interest may pay to the deputy commissioner: (1) Twice the amount that would be required for redemption; (2) the amount that would be required for redemption or $3,000, whichever is less; and (3) a nonrefundable $20 administrative fee. The deputy commissioner shall issue the surface owner a certificate of substitution and send a copy to the purchaser. If more than one surface owner of record submits payment to the deputy commissioner, the deputy commissioner shall issue each a certificate of substitution and send copies of the certificates of substitution to the others in addition to the purchaser. (b) If the property is redeemed, the deputy commissioner shall refund the moneys paid by the surface owners, less the administrative fees. (c) If the property is not redeemed, and if only one surface owner has received a certificate of substitution, then the deputy commissioner shall send the amount paid by the surface owner to the purchaser and record the certificate of substitution. The surface owner is substituted and has the full rights and duties of the purchaser. (d) If more than one surface owner submits payment, before an additional fifteen days, the surface owners must submit an agreement dividing the real estate according to their proportionate share. The interest of an owner of a surface tract shall be equal to the acreage stated on documents of record even if the owner only owns an undivided interest. However, if more than one owner of an undivided interest submits payment, their proportionate shares are the total acreage of the undivided tract divided by the number of owners of the tract who pay in. If no agreement is filed, then the deputy commissioner shall refund their moneys, less the administrative fees, and the original purchaser is returned to his or her original position. If an agreement is filed, then the deputy commissioner shall make an amended certificate showing the division according to their interests, the deputy commissioner shall send the purchaser twice the amount required for redemption, and divide the remaining money paid by all surface owners according to their agreed interests. ARTICLE 4. REMEDIES RELATING TO TAX SALES. §11A-4-4. Right to set aside deed when one entitled to notice not notified.     (a) If any person entitled to be notified under the provisions of section twenty-two or fifty-five, article three of this chapter is not served with the notice as therein required, and does not have actual knowledge that such notice has been given to others in time to protect his or her interests by redeeming the property, or is exercising rights as a surface owner pursuant to sections twenty-three-a or fifty-eight-a, article three of this chapter, he or she, his or her heirs and assigns, may, before the expiration of three years following the delivery of the deed, institute a civil action to set aside the deed. No deed shall be set aside under the provisions of this section until payment has been made or tendered to the purchaser, or his or her heirs or assigns, of the amount which would have been required for redemption or the exercise of rights as a surface owner pursuant to sections twenty-three-a or fifty-eight-a, article three of this chapter, together with any taxes which have been paid on the property since delivery of the deed, with interest at the rate of twelve percent per annum. (b) No title acquired pursuant to this article shall be set aside in the absence of a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the person who originally acquired such title failed to exercise reasonably diligent efforts to provide notice of his or her intention to acquire such title to the complaining party or his or her predecessors in title. (c) Upon a preliminary finding by the court that the deed will be set aside pursuant to this section, such amounts shall be paid within one month of the entry thereof. Upon the failure to pay the same within said period of time, the court shall upon the request of the purchaser, enter judgment dismissing the action with prejudice.   The purpose of this bill is to permit surface owners to purchase the mineral interests that lay below the property when the mineral interest becomes subject to a tax lien. The bill establishes procedures to be followed. The bill requires notice. The bill establishes the purchase prices. The bill establishes certain nonrefundable $20 administrative fees. The bill provides a procedure if more than one surface owner seeks to purchase the delinquent mineral interest. The bill modifies notices to redeem that are sent to property owners. The bill provides remedies relating to tax sales.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":968567,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Relating to Parkways Authority maintaining status quo","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maintain the status quo if bond indebtedness is eliminated as the result of being paid off in order to continue collecting revenue for parkways roads and infrastructure projects. Current law requires, if bond indebtedness was satisfied, that tolls be eliminated and Parkway Authority roads and infrastructure projects, if in good condition, be transferred to the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968568,"bill_number":"HB2602","title":"Increasing penalties for transportation of controlled substances into the State of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for transportation of controlled substances into the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2602/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2602&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":968572,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish limits applicable to the award of damages for medical monitoring.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Higginbotham"},
{"bill_id":968577,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Maintaining solvency of Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maintain the solvency of the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and extending the time period for borrowing funds from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund for the Unemployment Compensation Fund to September 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 246, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968580,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"Blue Demons Bridge","description":"Blue Demon Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":968584,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"US Marine CPL Walter Vincent Filipek Memorial Bridge","description":"US Marine CPL Walter Vincent Filipek Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":968585,"bill_number":"HB2594","title":"Updating the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; and specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2594/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2594&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":968589,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assist returning veterans and displaced coal miners to find meaningful employment through quality skills training using the apprenticeship model. The bill creates the “Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act “and provides a short title, legislative findings and declaration. It establishes a Veterans Job Coordinating Team and provides for the composition of the team, together with its powers and duties. The team is required to report a plan to the Legislature by December 1, 2017, outlining suggested plans, methods and procedures designed to implement the purposes for which the team was established. Finally; the bill provides for termination of the Veterans Job Coordinating Team unless the Legislature determines otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2625/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2625&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":968594,"bill_number":"HB2626","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2626/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2626&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":968596,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Relating to safety of tow trucks, wreckers, and tilt-bed vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles may use red flashing warning lights while loading, unloading or assisting disabled vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":968601,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Life Begins at Conception Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to define the word “person” or “persons” as those terms are used in Article III of the State Constitution, to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":968602,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","description":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":968607,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Providing a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system or the Green Globes Building Initiative green building rating standard. The bill sets forth the amount of the credit, who may take the credit, the criteria for taking the credit and the amount of the credit. The bill also provides rulemaking authority and defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":968609,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Creating WV Medical Cannabis Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize medicinal cannabis in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":968611,"bill_number":"HB2588","title":"Simon’s Law; life sustaining procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit health care facilities and others from withholding life-sustaining procedures from a minor patient without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2588/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2588&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":968614,"bill_number":"HB2619","title":"Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ Risk Management and Own Risk Solvency Assessment Model Act (Model #505) for implementation by West Virginia insurers so that they are better equipped to assess their financial condition and remain solvent.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2619/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2619&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":968615,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Incorporating changes to Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to incorporate changes made to the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and to specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968622,"bill_number":"HB2634","title":"Prohibiting a court from giving a jury an instruction commonly known as the “Allen Charge” to break a deadlock","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a court from giving a jury an instruction commonly known as the “Allen Charge” [Allen v. United States, 164 U. S. 492 (U. S. 1896)] to break a deadlock in jury deliberation to reach a verdict.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2634/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2634&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":968626,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Relating to computing retirement benefits for certain members of Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that for the purpose of calculating retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement Act, the final average salary for members of the Legislature taking office after June 30, 2017 and thereafter participating in the retirement system as a member of the Legislature be the average of the member’s annual rate of compensation during his or her total years of credited service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":968628,"bill_number":"HB2584","title":"Relating to primary and secondary school instructional terms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify primary and secondary school instructional terms. The bill removes the word “separate” throughout the section as it relates to the number of instructional days in the school calendar. The bill requires that the instructional term for students begin no earlier than August 10 and end no later than June 10, except for schools operating on a balanced calendar. The bill removes preparation for opening and closing school from mandatory list of areas for which remaining noninstructional days may be designated by county school board. The bill designates one noninstructional day for teachers as a preparation day. The bill allows teacher preparation day to be used for other purposes only at teacher’s discretion. The bill increases number of two-hour blocks for faculty senate meetings from four to six. The bill removes requirement that faculty senate meetings be held once every forty-five days. The bill permits accrued minutes to be used for lost instructional days. The bill designates time frames within which faculty senate meetings may take place. The bill requires county boards to first use accrued minutes for early dismissals and late arrivals, and requires that any remaining student instructional days be exhausted prior to using accrued minutes for lost instructional days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2584/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2584&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":968630,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Allowing automobile auctions obtain abandoned vehicles' titles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow automobile auctions to obtain a title to abandoned vehicles.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":968638,"bill_number":"HB2611","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968641,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Requiring that open hunting season for big game begin on a Saturday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that open hunting season for big game begin on a Saturday; remove certain restrictions on hunting; permit Sunday hunting on private property throughout the state with written consent of the landowner; create a ballot measure permitting counties to prohibit Sunday hunting on private land if a majority of voters within the county approve the prohibition; and permit Sunday hunting on certain public lands in counties where private hunting on Sunday is permitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2627/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2627&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":968642,"bill_number":"HB2630","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Board of Medicine and the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine to share staff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to share staff when efficient and practical to do so.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2630/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2630&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":968644,"bill_number":"HB2605","title":"Requiring the Public Service Commission to create a plan within twelve months to consolidate all of the emergency communications centers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Public Service Commission to present to the Legislature a plan to consolidate the work of all of the state’s emergency communications centers into no more than six centers, within a time certain.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2605/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2605&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":968648,"bill_number":"HB2628","title":"Relating generally to the powers and duties of the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify and strengthen the duties and powers of the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine with regard to evidence of serious misconduct by licensees and applicants for license under their respective jurisdictions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2628/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2628&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":968651,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Updating meaning of federal taxable income","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; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":968657,"bill_number":"HB2598","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2598/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2598&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":968658,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Creating fixed income credit for low income senior citizens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fixed income tax credit for low income workers; establish procedures for claiming credit; and define terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":968662,"bill_number":"HB2642","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":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2642/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2642&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":968663,"bill_number":"HB2629","title":"Permitting a corporation to be represented by an officer of that corporation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a corporation to be represented by an officer of that corporation who shall have all the rights and privileges given an individual to represent, plead, and try a case without an attorney.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2629/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2629&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Nancy Foster"},
{"bill_id":968665,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Allowing exemptions from certificate of need to develop and operate nursing home in county without skilled nursing facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the certificate of need standards relative to the limitation only allowing the development of a nursing home in any county which is currently without a skilled-nursing facility by a nonprofit community group.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":968667,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Repealing section relating to unattended motor vehicles and penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §17C-14-1 relating to unattended motor vehicles; penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":969735,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"U.S. Army PFC Freeman Ray Meade Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army PFC Freeman Ray Meade Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":969742,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Setting forth how minerals are to be valued","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that coal, oil and natural gas will continue to be paid for if they are removed or covered or paved over as part of a public use taking under eminent domain. The bill also clarifies that near-surface minerals, not specifically excepted and reserved by deed, will be compensated for as part of the surface estate, when they exist in commercial quantities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":969752,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Preventing compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay for medical care or treatment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":969761,"bill_number":"HB2671","title":"Creating a new offense relating to the distribution of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new offense relating to the distribution of controlled substances; providing that committing a felony relating to the manufacture, possession, or distribution of a controlled substance equals distribution of the controlled substance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2671/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2671&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":969773,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","description":"1SG Carl J. Crabtree Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":969783,"bill_number":"HB2673","title":"Transferring responsibility of all personnel and human resources matters that are currently provided by personnel sections or divisions to the Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate personnel sections or divisions within other state departments and agencies and their functions transferred to the Department of Administration. The bill requires the Department of Administration’s director of the Division of Personnel to be the administrator. The bill requires other departments and state agencies to work with the secretary to accomplish the directive by July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2673/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2673&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":969792,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Relating to Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System","description":"This purpose of this bill is to add a definition for “vested” to Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System; and clarify duty/nonduty disability.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 159, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":969803,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Increasing amount of retirement income excluded from certain retired public employees' state personal income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of retirement income from public employee pensions, from $2,000 to $20,000, that is excluded from the calculation of income subject to state personal income taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":969815,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Relating to WV Health Care Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Health Care Authority and Certificate of Need and to transfer the State Privacy Office to the Office of the Governor and transfer the West Virginia Health Information Network to the Office of Technology and to make conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":969826,"bill_number":"HB2657","title":"West Virginia Second Chance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand eligibility for expungement to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies; define nonviolent felony, providing exceptions to eligibility and timing of filing a petition for expungement; create petition requirements and court procedure for evaluating preliminary and final orders of expungement for nonviolent felonies; provide limitations on preliminary orders of expungement; clarify disclosure requirements with respect to the information sealed pursuant to an order of expungement, including exemptions; and provide standard for inspection of sealed records.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2657/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2657&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":969838,"bill_number":"HB2676","title":"Transferring the Security office under the Division of Culture and History to the Division of Protective Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of Security and security officers who are employed by the Division of Culture and History to carry a firearm or concealed weapon upon the West Virginia State Capitol Complex and state property for the security and protection of visitors and employees of the Division of Culture and History.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2676/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2676&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":969851,"bill_number":"HB2672","title":"Eliminating conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate conflicting provisions within current code relating to the application of payments and the assessment of delinquency fees on consumer credit sales and consumer loans. The bill also permits a lender to hold a partial or nonconforming payment in suspense until such time as a full payment can be applied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2672/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2672&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":969861,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Requiring a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four-point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured in the \"four-point restraint\". The bill provides guidelines for handling the patient after initial restraint and sedation and establishes a penalty for failure to sedate by injection upon use of the \"four-point restraint.\" The bill establishes a criminal penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":969870,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Increasing 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":969882,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define and establish the crime of cyberbullying. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes a criminal penalty. The bill authorizes the section to be known as “Grace’s Law.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2655/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2655&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":969892,"bill_number":"HB2651","title":"Relating generally to standardized testing requirements for nonpublic schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require standardized test to be administered to nonpublic students between the ages of seven and seventeen; require the test administered to be a nationally normed standardized achievement test; require that the test administered be published or normed within ten years from the date of administration; and provide testing alternatives to nonpublic students between the ages of seven and seventeen with learning disabilities.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2651/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2651&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":969906,"bill_number":"HB2667","title":"Relating to accreditation of nursing schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that a school of nursing be accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and providing a new definition for an “Accredited School” to mean a school accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2667/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2667&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":969916,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Relating to practice of medicine and telemedicine","description":"This purpose of this bill is to provide an exception to prescribing limitation for Schedule II controlled substances via telemedicine for certain diagnosed pediatric patients.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":969930,"bill_number":"HB2650","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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2650/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2650&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":969939,"bill_number":"HB2674","title":"Relating to access to and receipt of certain information regarding a 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.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2674/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2674&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":969950,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Reducing state income tax liability for certain retired public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the $2,000 exemption granted beginning after December 31, 1986, to the $8,000 exemption granted to all WV citizens over the age of 65 bringing the total for retired public employees exemption to a total of $10,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":969962,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Relating to covenants not to compete between physicians and hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to generally prohibit covenants not to compete between physicians and hospitals.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":969973,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Relating to dangerous weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to identify additional persons who may possess firearms on school property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":969984,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Establishing call-in center for Bureau for Public Health for state residents to receive assistance with health care","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 may 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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":969997,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Relating generally to applied associate of science degrees targeting workforce needs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain schools to grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; require the West Virginia State Board of Education to promulgate rules setting the minimum standards for granting applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; and limit the schools that grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs to vocational technical schools which are accredited by the appropriate nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the United States Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":970008,"bill_number":"HB2656","title":"Relating to compensatory damage awards arising out of charges for medical, hospital and doctor services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the trier of fact in a personal injury or wrongful death action to determine the actual amount of the prevailing party’s pecuniary loss and to have judgment awards in tort actions be reduced by the amount of certain collateral source payments or benefits received by the plaintiff or to which the plaintiff is entitled provided that such collateral source payments are for the same damages for which recovery is sought in the action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2656/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2656&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":970017,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating to administration of municipal pensions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures to correct errors in the administration of municipal pensions; make the act of fraud in relation to a record of a municipal pension a felony; and provide for criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":970026,"bill_number":"HB2652","title":"Relating generally to school closing or consolidation requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide school closing or consolidation requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2652/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2652&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":970044,"bill_number":"HB2646","title":"Terminating the Women’s Commission and discontinue its functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Women’s Commission and discontinue its functions.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2646/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2646&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":970053,"bill_number":"HB2670","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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2670/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2670&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":970062,"bill_number":"HB2675","title":"Relating to primary elections and nominating procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate the placement of nonpartisan judicial offices on the primary election ballot.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2675/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2675&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":970074,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Permitting recreational gold mining","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit recreational gold mining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":970087,"bill_number":"HJR20","title":"Modern Public Educational Quality and Equity Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to vest the exclusive duty to provide for a thorough and efficient system of free schools in the Legislature; to provide that no action shall lie to challenge the authority of the Legislature in the discharge of such duty except that actions based on the plaintiff’s rights to due process and equal protection under the law are explicitly preserved; to provide that the Legislature shall by general law provide for the support of a thorough and efficient system of public schools by general taxation; that the authority of the people of each school district to increase tax levies on property in such district shall be preserved only to provide support for the public schools of such district for expenditures which exceed the support provided by the Legislature; that no school district shall have the authority to levy, without the approval of the voters thereof, any ad valorem tax on property, and; any tax levies authorized and approved prior to the first day of July 2019 are expressly preserved according to their terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR20/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":970098,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Granting immunity to health care providers","description":"Granting immunity to health care providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":970109,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Allowing county board of education base employment decisions on individual's qualifications","description":"Allowing county board of education base employment decisions on individual's qualifications","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":970120,"bill_number":"HB2659","title":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the requirements for prevailing wages for certain government contracts to state law. This law was repealed during the 2016 Legislative Session, and this bill restores prior law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2659/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2659&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":970132,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Designating week of March 5-11, 2017, as MS Awareness Week","description":"Designating week of March 5-11, 2017, as MS Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":970146,"bill_number":"HB2668","title":"Increasing the minimum criminal penalty for transportation of a Schedule I or II narcotic drug into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum criminal penalty for transportation of a Schedule I or II narcotic drug into the state from one year to three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2668/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2668&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":970156,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Prohibiting the waste of game animals, game birds or game fish","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the wanton waste of game animals, game birds or game fish.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2662/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2662&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":970166,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Creating exemption from certificate of need for services and equipment purchased for use in private physician offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow private physician offices to offer any service or purchase any piece of major medical equipment for use solely in his or her private medical practice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":970179,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Expanding county commissions’ ability to dispose of county or district property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand county commissions’ ability to dispose of county or district property; and eliminate the requirement that property conveyed to volunteer fire department or volunteer ambulance service reverts back to county commission following termination of use.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":970190,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Creating 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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":970202,"bill_number":"HB2669","title":"Relating to eligibility to register to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the qualification for voter registration from legal residency to that of legal domicile to register persons where permanently resident rather than temporarily resident.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2669/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2669&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":970212,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Creating Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create The Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act. The bill defines terms and to whom the article applies. The bill regulates the practice of volunteer health practitioners during an emergency and creates a registration system; grants reciprocity to licenses issued to volunteer health practitioners in other states during an emergency. The bill allows for credentialing and privileges of a volunteer health practitioner. The bill provides sanctions for violations. It sets out when the article applies to other laws of the state. It provides for limitation of liability. The bill allows volunteer health practitioners to collection Workers Compensation.  And, the bill provides for rulemaking by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 197, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":970221,"bill_number":"HB2663","title":"Increasing the compensation for natural resources police officers","description":"This purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for Natural Resources Police officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2663/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2663&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":970233,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting local ordinances regulating benefits employers provide to employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting local ordinances regulating benefits employers provided to their employees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":970246,"bill_number":"HB2649","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":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":970257,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"U.S. Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","description":"U.S. Army SSG Styish R. Morris Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":970270,"bill_number":"HB2658","title":"Establishing that shared legal and physical custody of a child in cases of divorce is presumed to be in the best interests of the child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that shared legal and physical custody of a child in cases of divorce is presumed to be in the best interests of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2658/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2658&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":970281,"bill_number":"HB2677","title":"Patient Freedom Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “The Patient Freedom Act.” It provides protections for the medical use of cannabis; defines debilitating medical conditions for which medical cannabis may be used; requires the registration of qualifying patients and designated caregivers; requires issuance of registry identification cards; establishes an affirmative defense and dismissal of proceedings for medical cannabis; establishes licenses provided for only indoor growing of medical cannabis by registered patients, caregivers and cannabis distribution centers; provides for inspections by safety compliance agents; provides criminal penalties for violations; imposes a sales tax on sales of medical cannabis; and includes provisions for its enforcement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2677/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2677&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":970290,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"US Army PVT James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PVT James Earl Pelfrey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":970301,"bill_number":"HCR22","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":970312,"bill_number":"HB2653","title":"Extending the Multi State Real-Time Tracking System","description":"This purpose of this bill is to extend the multistate real-time tracking system to June 30, 2023.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2653/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2653&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":970323,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Regarding appointments to WV Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate an unnecessary and contradictory provision concerning appointments to the West Virginia Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":970333,"bill_number":"HB2664","title":"Prohibiting activities connected with bestiality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with bestiality; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction; and require psychiatric evaluation and counseling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2664/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2664&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":970342,"bill_number":"HB2660","title":"Increasing criminal incarceration penalties for the transportation of controlled substances into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal incarceration penalties for the transportation of controlled substances into the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2660/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2660&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":970349,"bill_number":"HB2666","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":"2017-02-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":972995,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Relating to generic drug products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the way savings derived from the filling of generic drugs are distributed. The provisions of this section apply retroactively to pharmacy transaction occurring since 1978.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":973007,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Repealing DNR legislative rule on litter control grant program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Division of Natural Resources’ legislative rule relating to the Litter Control Grant Program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":973019,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Creating Division of Multimodal Transportation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Division of Multimodal Transportation under the Secretary of Transportation and to combine the employees, equipment, assets, liabilities and duties previously executed by the Public Port Authority, the state Aeronautics Commission and the West Virginia State Rail Authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973032,"bill_number":"HB2685","title":"Requiring that information regarding case delays in the courts is to be provided to the public on a regular basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that information regarding case delays in the courts is to be provided to the public on a regular basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2685/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2685&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":973042,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Relating generally to 2017 Tax Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify exemptions to the consumer sales and service tax and to repeal the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":973055,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Relating to responsibilities of Herbert Henderson Office of Inclusion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a community-based pilot project to promote public health through comprehensive community development in communities across West Virginia, and to support this project through the Herbert Henderson Office of Inclusion (formerly the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973066,"bill_number":"HB2687","title":"Providing that military veterans with a one hundred percent service related disability are exempt from property taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that military veterans with a one hundred percent service related disability are exempt from property taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2687/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2687&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":973082,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Creating special revenue fund sources for Division of Labor to meet statutory obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of special revenue accounts in the State Treasury for the deposit of Division of Labor fees, and to authorize the commissioner utilize excess funds in new and existing special revenue accounts to meet the division’s funding obligations when necessary. This bill specifically authorizes the division to charge fees for the registration of service persons, service agencies, and businesses that use weighing and measuring devices for commercial purposes, authorizes the commissioner to promulgate an emergency legislative rule regarding such fees, and authorizes the division to deposit such fees and certain other fees in the Weights and Measures Fund. This bill authorizes the increase of permitting fees for sterilizers and the increase of registration fees for bedding manufacturers, upholsterers and renovators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973095,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Curtis 'Pap' and Millie 'Mammie' Asbury Bridge","description":"Curtis 'Pap' and Millie 'Mammie' Asbury Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":973108,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Relating to Public-Private Transportation Facilities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the cap on the size of projects constructed by the Division of Highways and to remove the sunset date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973119,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Relating generally to requirements and provisions for notice of requested abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update provisions relating to notification of a parent, guardian or legal custodian of an unemancipated minor requesting abortions services. This bill specifies time periods and methods for providing written notice, requires statistical reporting and also creates a civil cause of action for knowingly failing to provide the required notice.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":973131,"bill_number":"HB2683","title":"Relating to West Virginia Insurance Guaranty Association Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the West Virginia Guaranty Association Act. The bill modifies the scope and construction of the act. It adds and amends definitions; clarifies and adds powers, duties and rights of association. The bill modifies provisions concerning effect of paid claims, exhaustion of coverage, prevention of insolvencies and stay of proceedings. It changes due date of annual financial report and limits covered claims. The bill expands association’s right to recover and be reimbursed. The bill provides for confidentiality of financial information and exempts certain reports and recommendations from Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2683/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2683&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":973143,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for the improvement and construction of safe roads in the state.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973159,"bill_number":"HB2680","title":"Terminating the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Nursing Home Administrators Licensing Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2680/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2680&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":973174,"bill_number":"HB2682","title":"Relating to Medical Professional Liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Medical Professional Liability Act by adding a definition for “occurrence,” providing for a preference of venue, establishing an attorney’s fees schedule based upon the amount recovered, establishing the effective date and providing for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2682/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2682&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":973187,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating to Comprehensive Substance Use Reduction Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a comprehensive plan, based on public health, research and data, to combat the state’s opioid drug and substance abuse crisis. This bill creates the centralized Office of Drug Control Policy under the direction of the Secretary of DHHR and the supervision of the State Health Officer, and incorporates the West Virginia Poison Control Center as a division. This role of the office is to coordinate information, resources, programs, and state and federal funds through a centralized office. This bill codifies various public health and education initiatives and pilot programs to prevent and treatment substance abuse, and transfers responsibility of the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program from the Board of Pharmacy to the Office of Drug Control Policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973199,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating to operation of licensed group homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow group homes in West Virginia with greater than four members to continue to offer services to up to eight current residents by seeking either a waiver to allow these services or a state plan amendment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":973211,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","description":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":973221,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Expressing support for confirmation of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to US Supreme Court","description":"Expressing support for confirmation of Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to US Supreme Court","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":973239,"bill_number":"HB2688","title":"Permitting natural gas companies to enter private property without prior consent from the owner for the limited purposes of obtaining data","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit natural gas companies to enter private property without prior consent from the owner for the limited purposes of obtaining data to comply with regulatory requirements or to survey land for pipeline development. This bill also requires natural gas companies to request permission to inspect property and to provide owner notice of intent to enter property prior to entry. The bill further preempts entries authorized under this section from being deemed either a trespass or a taking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2688/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2688&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":973250,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Relating to severance tax on natural gas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose that severance tax on the privilege of producing natural gas at graduated rates depending upon the gross value taxpayer derives from the sale of the natural gas during the severance tax year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973261,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Relating to prime contractor's responsibility for wages and benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal Code, §21-5-7 requiring a prime contractor to be responsible for wages and benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":973274,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Relating generally to education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote an efficient and effective public education system by reducing state bureaucracy, restoring local control through increased flexibility in regulations for county school systems, and providing supports for classroom teachers throughout the state. This bill abolishes Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) and funding by July 1, 2017. The bill eliminates the office of Education Performance Audits. The bill establishes the County Superintendents’ Advisory Council. The bill provides authority for county school systems to share services. The bill also modifies school accreditation and accountability measures, alters school and school system intervention procedures and requirements, and reduces statewide student assessment requirements. The bill requires flexibility to meet the one hundred eighty instructional days in the school calendar. The bill provides teachers with uninterrupted time for planning periods each week, and includes an $808 pay raise for classroom teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973286,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating to WV Jobs Act reporting requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that reporting certified payroll information for persons employed under the West Virginia Jobs Act is not required, but that other information as to persons employed may be submitted.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"From Special Calendar, 3rd reading, placed on House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":973299,"bill_number":"HB2686","title":"Providing a mechanism for the independent evaluation of revenue estimates by West Virginia and Marshall Universities’ business colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the independent evaluation of revenue estimates by West Virginia and Marshall Universities’ business colleges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2686/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2686&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":973314,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Relating to bids on government construction contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the number of alternate proposals in bidding for government construction projects; and set forth procedures for consideration of alternate bids.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":973325,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"US Army CPL Daniel Frederick Mehringer Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army CPL Daniel Frederick Mehringer Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":973337,"bill_number":"HB2679","title":"Relating to the possession of firearms in parks and park facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county park commissions from prohibiting firearms in their facilities and to clarify that a firearm may be carried by a person for self defense in state parks, state forests and state recreational areas managed by the Department of Natural Resources, provided that such person is not otherwise prohibited from possessing firearms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2679/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2679&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":973349,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Providing WV Attorney General operate vehicles without \"state car\" plate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enable the West Virginia Attorney General to request the quantity of nongreen license plates to adequately protect the investigators of the Office while operating a state vehicle.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":973362,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Relating to marking traps with DNR identification tag","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources identification tag to be used to identify a trap.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":973373,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the sale, wholesale, dispensing or prescribing of cannabidiol in a product approved by the Food and Drug Administration with a tetrahydrocannibol content below 0.2% per dosage is permitted under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and the schedule of hallucinogenic substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":973389,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Removing financial limitations on number of design-build projects undertaken by DOH","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the financial limitations on how many design build projects may be undertaken by the Division of Highways. Currently, no more than $50 million a year up to an aggregate of $150 million may be expended for design build projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973400,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Relating to concealed weapons permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical changes to statutes relating to concealed weapons permits. The bill clarifies the right of certain persons to carry a concealed weapon while hunting or fishing. It provides that a license to carry a deadly weapon may be revoked for certain violations either under the provisional license statute or the original statute authorizing a license to carry a concealed weapon. And, the bill makes technical changes to the statute relating to reciprocity and recognition of out of state gun permits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":973413,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Relating to personnel management of public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the state civil service system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":973424,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Increasing amount of authorized federal Grant Anticipation Notes for which DOH may apply","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from $200 million to $500 million the amount the Division of Highways is allowed to use to apply for Federal Grant Anticipation Notes to be reimbursed from the funds made available to West Virginia from the federal government’s Highway Fund for West Virginia. Funds obtained from this federal grant will only be used for the completion of interstate or other highway facilities designated as part of the federal-aid highway system or for toll bridges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":973437,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Designating February 23, 2017, as WV Local Foods Day","description":"Designating February 23, 2017, as WV Local Foods Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":973448,"bill_number":"HB2681","title":"Terminating the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2681/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2681&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":973460,"bill_number":"HB2678","title":"Changing the amounts of prejudgment and post-judgment interest to reflect today's economic conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the amounts of prejudgment and post-judgment interest to reflect today's economic conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2678/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2678&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":973470,"bill_number":"HB2684","title":"Imposing penalties for repeat violations of the prohibition against driving under the influence on a suspended license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose penalties for repeat violations of the prohibition on driving under the influence on a suspended license by persons under the age of twenty-one.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 240, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2684/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2684&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":975402,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"U.S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","description":"U.S. Army 1LT Patricia Simon Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":975414,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Relating to special revenue funds administered by DEP","description":"The purpose of this bill is to convert certain nonappropriated special revenue funds administered by the Department of Environmental Protection into appropriated special revenue funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":975427,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Establishing Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the municipal home rule pilot program as a permanent program, allow all municipalities to participate in the program, and allow municipalities who institute a sales and use tax pursuant to the program to administer and collect the tax through their own municipal collector’s offices.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":975440,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Relating to hospital open meetings","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns hospital open meetings. The bill expands the definition of a hospital’s “governing body.” The bill requires notice to those persons who are the subject of the proceedings. The bill sets out what is required in the notice. The bill provides for a timeframe of the notice. The bill provides that an affected party may attend an executive session of the hospital’s governing body. The bill eliminates a requirement that a person who brings a frivolous action against the governing body may have to pay the governing body’s costs and attorney fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":975454,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Relating to 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":"2017-02-24","last_action":"Senator Trump requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":975466,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Relating to partial filling of prescriptions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to bring West Virginia Code into conformity with federal law and the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 829, as modified in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016. The bill provides the conditions under which a pharmacist may partially fill a prescription, and the limitations on subsequently filling the remaining portion of that prescription.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":975480,"bill_number":"HB2704","title":"Prohibiting persons convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust from holding certification or license valid in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust from holding certification or license valid in public schools; prohibiting persons convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust from being employed by any educational, vocational, training, day care, group home, foster care program, or rehabilitation facility in the state; and to increase penalties for persons who are school employees and convicted of sexual offenses against children with whom they hold positions of trust.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2704/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2704&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":975494,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Permitting investigators from Attorney General's office carry firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow investigators from the Attorney General’s office to carry firearms in the course of their official duties under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":975507,"bill_number":"HB2694","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 develop and implement a program to facilitate commercial sponsorship of rest areas, welcome centers, and roads. The bill provides for sponsorship agreements. The bill provides for agreement requirements. The bill provides for disposition of funds received from agreements. The bill provides for the promulgation of emergency or legislative rules. The bill provides for a report of the status of the program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"On 3rd reading with right to amend","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":975518,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"Walter E. Swiger, Jr., Memorial Bridge","description":"Walter E. Swiger Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":975531,"bill_number":"HCR25","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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":975546,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Discontinuing WV Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Racing Commission special account known as the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund; to transfer all moneys in the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to require that all moneys previously required to be directed to the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; requiring that upon transfer of moneys from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, a certain amount be withheld and deposited in the special account known as the “administration, promotion, education, capital improvement and greyhound adoption programs to include spaying and neutering account;” to require that all moneys previously required to be directed into any fund or paid for the purpose of funding purses, awards or provide any other funding for greyhound races be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to qualify for such license; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to or to contract to receive telecasts and accept wagers; to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to renew a video lottery license or racetrack table games license; to eliminate the requirement, for a video lottery licensee at a dog track, that operational video lottery must be located in the same building or structure as a racetrack and area where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a video lottery license or license renewal at a dog track must provide evidence of the existence of an agreement regarding proceeds from lottery terminals with certain parties; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a racetrack table games license at a dog track must race a certain number of days to qualify for such license; and to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to conduct simulcast racing.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/8/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":975559,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"Naming the NASA IV & V Facility at Fairmont for West Virginia mathematician Katherine Coleman Johnson","description":"Naming the NASA IV & V Facility at Fairmont for West Virginia mathematician Katherine Coleman Johnson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":975571,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to create a new system for three or more contiguous counties to create a regional recreation authority for off- highway vehicle trail riding and for other recreational purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2697/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2697&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":975586,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Providing ratio of pupils to licensed school psychologist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio is one thousand five hundred pupils for each licensed school psychologist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":975601,"bill_number":"HB2702","title":"Relating to excused absences for personal illness from school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (1) Provide 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) provide that 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) provide that documentation of absences shall be provided to the school no later than five days after the occurrence; (4) provide that an application for home schooling may be denied by the county superintendent of schools if the student for whom the request is made has ten or more unexcused absences during the school year at the time the application is made; and (5) provide that parents denied an application for home schooling may reapply during the next grading period following the denial. .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2702/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2702&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":975615,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Providing that the court allocate time equally between parents","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":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2703/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2703&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":975626,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Increasing the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment","description":"Increasing the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":975640,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating to monitoring inmate communications","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Division of Corrections to monitor inmate electronic communications","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":975653,"bill_number":"HB2691","title":"Allowing a person who is qualified by training to be a barber and a cosmetologist to elect to practice solely as a barber","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons qualified by training to be a barber and a cosmetologist to elect to practice solely as a barber and maintain licensure by taking continuing education solely in subjects related to barbering.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2691/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2691&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":975666,"bill_number":"HB2709","title":"Authorizing the City of South Charleston to levy a special district excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the City of South Charleston to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the South Charleston Park Place Economic Opportunity Development District.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2709/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2709&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":975678,"bill_number":"HB2700","title":"Exempting industrial hemp from being a Schedule I drug","description":"This purpose of this bill is to specifically exempting industrial hemp from being a Schedule I drug.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2700/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2700&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":975695,"bill_number":"HB2706","title":"Authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules for the Higher Education Policy Commission regarding the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program, Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence (PROMISE), Research Trust Fund Program, and Annual Reauthorization of Degree-Granting Institutions and to authorize legislative rules for the Council for Community and Technical College Education regarding the Annual Reauthorization of Degree-Granting Institutions, and Business, Occupational and Trade Schools.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2706/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2706&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":975708,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Relating to use of Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify where the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority may invest its excess funds.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":975721,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Making information about Division of Natural Resources licensees exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the list of the names, addresses and contact information for DNR license holders from public disclosure with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975734,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Relating to WV Insurance Guaranty Association Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the West Virginia Guaranty Association Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":975746,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating generally to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when proceeds of a life or endowment insurance policy or annuity may be presumed to be abandoned and to reverse the decision of the Supreme Court of Appeals in State of West Virginia ex rel. John D. Perdue v. Nationwide Life Insurance Company (June 16, 2015). This amendment would be retroactive and apply to all cases and controversies pending in any courts of this state on the date of enactment of this bill.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":975760,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Relating to state ownership of wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the definition of wildlife consistent with the existing definition of wildlife contained in WV Code §20-1-2.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975773,"bill_number":"HB2707","title":"Relating to the collection, possession and sale of naturally shed deer antlers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the circumstances in which naturally shed deer antlers may be lawfully collected, possessed and sold, and to clarify that certain wildlife or parts thereof cannot be traded or bartered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2707/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2707&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975790,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Relating to venue for civil and criminal actions at Salem Correctional Center","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that because Salem Correctional Center lies in two counties, and the Courts of both Counties have expressed concern regarding venue, that venue shall lie in Harrison County for all actions.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":975802,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Providing certain notice to civil service exempt employees dismissed from employment due to change in administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide to any at-will, civil service exempt employee, dismissed from a job due to a change in administration, a minimum notice and time to vacate his or her office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2698/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2698&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":975815,"bill_number":"HB2705","title":"Eliminating obsolete, duplicate or unnecessary code language as it relates to higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove obsolete, duplicative and/or unnecessary language from state code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2705/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2705&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":975830,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Requiring proficiency in civics as condition of receiving high school diploma","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the demonstration of proficiency in civics as a condition of receiving a high school diploma, Test Assessing Secondary Completion diploma or equivalent diploma.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":975843,"bill_number":"HB2692","title":"Allowing licensed professionals to donate time to the care of indigent and needy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain actively licensed health care professionals to donate their time to the care of the indigent and the needy under a program currently in place for retired or retiring health care professionals. This bill also amends the program to allow health care professionals to see indigent and needy patients in their own offices or in the clinic setting provided for by the entity coordinating the patient’s care as provided for by this program. This bill also adds new sections of code allow physician assistants, licensed practical nurses and chiropractors to donate their time under the same manner as the code allows other health care providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2692/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2692&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":975854,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"SGT. Eugene E. Arbogast Memorial Bridge","description":"SGT. Eugene E. Arbogast Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975867,"bill_number":"HB2690","title":"Terminating the West Virginia Board of Registration of Foresters while preserving essential protections against misrepresentation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the West Virginia Board of Registration of Foresters while preserving essential protections against misrepresentation by unqualified persons in the commercial practice of forestry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2690/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2690&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":975881,"bill_number":"HB2689","title":"Educational Savings Account Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact an educational savings account program; providing a short title and definitions; qualifying for an educational savings account; amount of the account; responsibilities of the Treasurer; eligibility requirements for participating entities; responsibilities of resident school districts; and legal proceedings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2689/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2689&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":975895,"bill_number":"HB2701","title":"Prohibiting recipients of public assistance to return items for cash","description":"Prohibiting recipients of public assistance to return items for cash","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2701/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2701&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":975907,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the use of a crossbow for hunting big game requires additional licenses, stamps or permits (with exception of buck firearms season) 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 BG stamp.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2696/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2696&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975921,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Relating to a lawful method for a developmentally disabled person to purchase a base hunting license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons with developmental disabilities to receive a base hunting license and to satisfy the training requirements through a modified training course. This bill also authorizes person with developmental disabilities to lawfully hunt while accompanied and directly supervised by another hunter, and provides criminal penalties for violation of this subsection.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":975934,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Permitting counties increase excise tax on privilege of transferring real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit counties to increase the excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":975947,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Creating a pilot program for expansion of school-based mental health and school-based diversion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a pilot program to establish school-based mental and behavioral health services for students and families as an alternative to the standard disciplinary measures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2695/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2695&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":976710,"bill_number":"HB2717","title":"Creating the Division of Multimodal Transportation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Division of Multimodal Transportation under the Secretary of Transportation and to combine the employees, equipment, assets, liabilities and duties previously executed by the Public Port Authority, the state Aeronautics Commission and the West Virginia State Rail Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2717/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2717&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976715,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Including unborn child or fetus in statute setting criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include unborn child and fetus in statute setting criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2710/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2710&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":976717,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Prohibiting retailers from selling or leasing products without operating digital blocking capability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet unless the product contains an active and operating digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible. The bill provides exceptions. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes a fee. The bill creates a special fund. The bill designated how moneys from the fund may be spent. The bill provides for injunctive relief, civil actions and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":976724,"bill_number":"HB2721","title":"Removing the cost limitation on projects completed by the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the cap on the size of projects constructed by the Division of Highways and to remove the sunset date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2721/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2721&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976727,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Imposing an indefinite moratorium on new business and occupancy or privilege taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose an indefinite moratorium on new business and occupancy or privilege taxes in West Virginia municipalities; prohibiting municipalities that annex new territory from imposing preexisting business and occupancy or privilege taxes on businesses within the annexed territory; prohibiting municipalities from raising preexisting business and occupancy or privilege taxes; and permitting municipalities to lower preexisting business and occupancy or privilege taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2716/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2716&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":976731,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Relating to class action safeguards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide class action safeguards. It attempts to ensure that the class action mechanism is not used to eliminate required elements of proof and precludes statutory damages in class actions. It addresses awards of attorneys’ fees in class actions by requiring courts to consider the overall benefit of the settlement or judgment to the class and the ratio of the proposed fee to the overall benefit. It also addresses when an appeal lies from an order granting or denying class certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976734,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Providing more efficient collection and submission of state moneys received from court transactions or court services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate certain fees generated by suggestee executions and to further streamline the collection of state moneys received as a result of certain court transactions or court services through more efficient technology.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 98, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976744,"bill_number":"HB2723","title":"Relating to primary elections for nonpartisan offices including Justices of the Supreme Court, circuit court judges, family court judges, and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relate to elections generally; primary elections for nonpartisan offices including Justices of the Supreme Court, circuit court judges, family court judges and magistrates; legislative findings; primary date; political parties presidential preference vote may be changed; election at primary under stated circumstances; municipal elections moved to general election dates and limitation of article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2723/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2723&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":976746,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Amending definition of \"abused child\"","description":"The Rape Survivor Child Custody Act of 2015 (42 USC 14043h, et. seq.) provides incentives for states that have or enact statutes terminating the parental rights of a rapist; therefore, the purpose of this bill is to include children conceived as a result of a sexual assault in the definition of “abused child.”","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976751,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Establishing procedures for carrying out the death sentence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":976753,"bill_number":"HB2719","title":"Relating generally to severance tax imposed on privilege of severing natural gas for sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose that severance tax on the privilege of producing natural gas at graduated rates depending upon the gross value taxpayer derives from the sale of the natural gas during the severance tax year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2719/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2719&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976757,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Memorializing the life and lamenting the death of Dr. Ken Hechler","description":"Memorializing the life and lamenting the death of Dr. Ken Hechler","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976762,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Permitting the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education by individuals who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to W. Va. Code, §61-7-4.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":976768,"bill_number":"HB2722","title":"Eliminating the financial limitations on utilizing the design-build program for highway construction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the financial limitations on how many design build projects may be undertaken by the Division of Highways. Currently, no more than $50 million a year up to an aggregate of $150 million may be expended for design build projects.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2722/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2722&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976774,"bill_number":"HB2718","title":"Relating generally to severance taxes imposed on the privilege of producing coal for sale","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose that severance tax on the privilege of producing coal at graduated rates depending upon the gross income of the taxpayer derived from sales of coal during the reporting period divided by tons of coal produced and sold by the taxpayer during the reporting period. Thin seam coal is excluded from both computations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2718/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2718&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976779,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"Senators and Delegates Service Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit persons serving as Senators or Delegates from serving more than twelve total years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":976783,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Relating to apportionment of compensation to members of Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a compensation payment schedule for members of the Legislature that is consistent with the state’s payroll systems..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":976787,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Adding classification and base salaries of certain civilian employees of WV State Police Forensic Laboratory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the classification of certain civilian employees of the Forensic Laboratory as Evidence Technicians I-IV, Forensic Technicians I-IV, Forensic Analysts I-VI, Forensic Analyst Supervisors I-III and for the superintendent to appoint a forensic laboratory director and quality assurance manager and affix those salaries in order for the forensic laboratory to maintain adequate staffing to curtail the case backlog.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":976792,"bill_number":"HB2725","title":"Restricting the authority of the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to regulate the use of commonly available, retail beauty products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists from regulating the use of hair, nail, skin and other beauty products that are commonly available as retail, consumer products.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2725/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2725&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":976798,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Eliminating WV Health Care Authority","description":"Eliminating WV Health Care Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":976800,"bill_number":"HB2720","title":"Allowing the School Building Authority to transfer funds allocated into the School Construction Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the School Building Authority to transfer funds from the School Construction Fund into a special revenue account in the State Treasury.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2720/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2720&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976809,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Johnny O'Dell Linville Memorial Bridge","description":"Johnny O'Dell Linville Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":976811,"bill_number":"HB2724","title":"Relating to creating a pilot program under the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a community-based pilot project to promote public health through comprehensive community development in communities across West Virginia, and to support this project through the Herbert Henderson Office of Inclusion (formerly the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2724/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2724&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976816,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":976821,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Creating WV Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit at ten percent of the federal credit. The bill states certain requirements for eligibility for the tax credit. The bill makes the tax credit refundable. The bill allows a taxpayer claiming the tax credit to also apply for the low-income family tax credit. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":976827,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating to venue in WV courts as applies to nonresidents","description":"Relating to venue in WV courts as applies to nonresidents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976829,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Relating generally to crimes against persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify definitions of “assault” and \"battery\", and “domestic assault” and \"domestic battery\" to conform with federal laws relating to firearms possession criminal offenses.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":976834,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Relating generally to commitment of persons to custody of Commissioner of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove archaic language regarding commitment orders and to require that the sentencing court complete a certified commitment order in the form provided in this section or in a similar form containing the same information. This bill also clarifies that the sentencing court is required to transmit the certified commitment order to the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 59, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976838,"bill_number":"HB2711","title":"Abolishing regional educational service agencies and providing for the transfer of property and records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to promote an efficient and effective public education system by reducing state bureaucracy, restoring local control through increased flexibility in regulations for county school systems, and providing supports for classroom teachers throughout the state. This bill abolishes Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) and funding by July 1, 2017. The bill eliminates the office of Education Performance Audits. The bill establishes the County Superintendents’ Advisory Council. The bill provides authority for county school systems to share services. The bill also modifies school accreditation and accountability measures, alters school and school system intervention procedures and requirements, and reduces statewide student assessment requirements. The bill requires flexibility to meet the one hundred eighty instructional days in the school calendar. The bill provides teachers with uninterrupted time for planning periods each week, and includes an $808 pay raise for classroom teachers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2711/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2711&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":976846,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Authorizing Governor issue executive orders to furlough state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to issue executive orders to furlough state employees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":976849,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Permitting persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, except for the third and fourth floors of the east wing of Building One.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2712/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2712&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":976854,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Establishing Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Adult Drug Court Participation Fee Fund in the state to maintain and administer the state’s adult drug court programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976857,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Continuing eligibility for developmental disability services to dependents of military service members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide continued eligibility for developmental disability services to dependents of military service members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":976862,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Congratulating Cabell Midland golf team on winning 2016 Class AAA golf tournament","description":"Congratulating Cabell Midland golf team on winning 2016 Class AAA golf tournament","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":976864,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Relating to standards for termination of parental rights in child abuse and neglect cases","description":"The provisions of Senate Bill No. 329 enacted during the 2016 Regular Legislative Session inadvertently separated the phrase “or to the other parent of his or her children” from its original clause. The purpose of this bill is to restore the language to the original clause.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":976869,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Permitting a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to Code, 61-7-4 to possesses a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2714/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2714&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":976870,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Establishing Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund in the State Treasury for the use of certain advanced technology provided by the judiciary.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":977735,"bill_number":"HB2734","title":"Authorizing a method for the collection and remittance of property taxes related to dealers’ heavy equipment inventory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a method for the collection and remittance of property taxes related to dealer’s heavy equipment inventory. Current law does not provide any special guidance in this regard.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2734/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2734&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":977739,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Exempting WV State Police from state purchasing requirements","description":"Exempting WV State Police from state purchasing requirements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":977744,"bill_number":"HB2735","title":"Requiring the Board of Pharmacy to review, investigate and make appropriate referrals of reports of suspicious orders of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Pharmacy to log reports of suspicious transactions in controlled substances, to refer all reports to the Attorney General to determine which agencies may have jurisdiction to investigate and pursue appropriate proceedings, and then make referral to appropriate enforcement authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2735/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2735&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":977748,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Permitting bear hunting with guides","description":"Permitting bear hunting with guides","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":977759,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Relating to state ownership of wildlife","description":"Relating to state ownership of wildlife","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":977763,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"US Army PFC Joe Messe, Sr., Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Joe Messe, Sr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":977772,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Creating incentives for hiring and retaining correctional officers","description":"Creating incentives for hiring and retaining correctional officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":977783,"bill_number":"HB2737","title":"Eliminating certain fees generated by suggestee executions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate certain fees generated by suggestee executions and to further streamline the collection of state moneys received as a result of certain court transactions or court services through more efficient technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2737/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2737&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":977785,"bill_number":"HB2731","title":"Clarifying civil actions heard in circuit court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that only civil actions with controversial amounts exceeding $10,000 must be heard in circuit court, except in actions relating to real estate installment sales contracts or actions confined exclusively by the Constitution to some other tribunal. During the 2016 Regular Legislative Session, the Legislature passed SB 274 which increased the civil jurisdictional amount in magistrate court from $2,500 to $10,000. However, the Legislature failed to amend the circuit court jurisdictional statute to specify that the controversial amount, excluding interest, must exceed $10,000.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2731/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2731&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":977790,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Including \"In God We Trust\" license plate on statutory list of special license plates","description":"Including \"In God We Trust\" license plate on statutory list of special license plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":977799,"bill_number":"HB2732","title":"Relating to standards for termination of parental rights in child abuse and neglect cases","description":"The provisions of Senate Bill No. 329 enacted during the 2016 Regular Legislative Session inadvertently separated the phrase “or to the other parent of his or her children” from its original clause. The purpose of this bill is to restore the language to the original clause.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2732/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2732&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":977805,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Providing an identification card for released inmates who do not have a West Virginia identification card or driver’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate a released inmate’s reintegration into society, by requiring the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Corrections, to provide an identification card for inmates who do not have a West Virginia identification card or driver’s license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2727/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2727&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":977812,"bill_number":"HB2733","title":"Requiring a detailed explanation of any appropriation designated as “Other assets” in the Governor’s proposed budget expenditures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a detailed explanation of any appropriation designated as “Other assets” in the Governor’s proposed budget expenditures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2733/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2733&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":977821,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Permitting collection and sale of naturally shed deer antlers","description":"Permitting collection and sale of naturally shed deer antlers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":977826,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Calculating state share of gross profits from limited video lottery revenues at 50 percent","description":"Calculating state share of gross profits from limited video lottery revenues at 50 percent","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977835,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Authorizing local government adopt energy efficiency partnership programs","description":"Authorizing local government adopt energy efficiency partnership programs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977840,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Eliminating requirement municipal courts wait 90 days before notifying DMV of person's failure to appear or pay assessed costs","description":"Relating to municipal courts notifying DMV of person's failure to appear and pay costs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977850,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Eliminating WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program","description":"Eliminating WV Supreme Court of Appeals Public Campaign Financing Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":977854,"bill_number":"HB2726","title":"Authorizing home incarceration officers to arrest participants for violating the terms and conditions of his or her supervision with or without a court order","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize home incarceration officers to arrest participants for violating the terms and conditions of his or her supervision with or without a court order.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2726/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2726&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":977865,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Relating generally to WV Parkways Authority","description":"Relating generally to WV Parkways Authority","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977869,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Exempting names of licensed hunters from public disclosure","description":"Exempting names of licensed hunters from public disclosure","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":977873,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Congratulating Jeffrey Stutler as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2017","description":"Congratulating Jeffrey Stutler as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2017","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":977891,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Expiring funds from Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to General Revenue","description":"Expiring funds from Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund to General Revenue","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977895,"bill_number":"HB2739","title":"Relating to supplemental Medicaid provider reimbursement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an eligible provider may receive supplemental Medicaid reimbursement, in addition to the rate of payment that the provider would otherwise receive, for Medicaid ground emergency medical transportation services and that the supplemental reimbursement shall be equal to the amount of federal financial participation the department receives as a result of claims submitted for expenditures for services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2739/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2739&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":977900,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Increasing State Road Fund by raising DMV fees and motor fuel excise taxes","description":"Increasing State Road Fund by raising DMV fees and motor fuel excise taxes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977908,"bill_number":"HB2728","title":"Creating the Medicaid Laboratory Reimbursement Data Consolidation and Redundancy Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Medicaid Laboratory Reimbursement Data Consolidation and Redundancy Act within the Department of Health and Human Resources. The bill requires that a reporting system is to be created that will allow pharmacies to determine what prescriptions have been filled for a Medicaid recipient at different pharmacies. The bill also provides that the system track laboratory work.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2728/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2728&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":977913,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Relating generally to taxation","description":"Relating generally to taxation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977918,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Imposing license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","description":"Imposing license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977930,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Replacing 48-hour stickers with 60-day registration plates","description":"Replacing 48-hour stickers with 60-day registration plates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":977934,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Relating to regulation of liquor sales","description":"Relating to Sunday sales of liquor by retail licensees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977941,"bill_number":"HB2729","title":"Giving the West Virginia State Police additional monies from the wireless enhanced 911 fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the West Virginia State Police an additional 15¢ from the wireless enhanced 911 fee to be used for the operation of its forensic laboratory.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2729/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2729&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":977951,"bill_number":"HB2740","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is expire funds to the surplus balance of General Revenue and to supplement, amend, add, and increase an items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2740/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2740&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":977956,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Prohibiting waste of game animals, birds or fish","description":"Prohibiting waste of game animals, birds or fish","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":977960,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Eliminating taxation on annuity consideration received by life insurer","description":"Eliminating taxation on annuity consideration received by life insurer","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":977970,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Removing restrictions on maximum wager per limited video lottery game and bill denominations accepted by video lottery terminals","description":"Removing restrictions on maximum wager per limited video lottery game and bill denominations accepted by video lottery terminals","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977976,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Eliminating need for certain power-generating facilities to obtain siting certificates from PSC","description":"Eliminating need for certain power-generating facilities to obtain siting certificates from PSC","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":977980,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"Relating to medical professional liability","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":977989,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating generally to severance taxes on producing coal","description":"Relating generally to severance taxes on producing coal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":977994,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Removing restrictions on where traditional lottery games may be played","description":"Removing restrictions on where traditional lottery games may be played","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":977999,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Exempting military retirement benefits from personal income tax","description":"Exempting military retirement benefits from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":978011,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Congratulating Chapmanville Lady Tigers Softball team for winning 2016 Class AA state championship","description":"Congratulating Chapmanville Lady Tigers Softball team for winning 2016 Class AA state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":978017,"bill_number":"HB2738","title":"Providing flexibility in the transfer process of school personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer school personnel; provide flexibility in the employee transfer process; removing April 1 deadline for notifying employee that he or she is being considered for transfer; requiring employee to be transferred be provided with a statement of the reason for the proposed transfer; removing requirement that employee to be transferred request reason for transfer in writing; requiring hearing on proposed transfer occur within twenty days of receipt of a hearing request; requiring transferred employee to report to the new assignment upon the date specified in the notice, but no sooner than ten days following receipt of notice, unless another date can be mutually agreed upon by the superintendent and employee; and removing the reassignment process that can occur when actual student enrollment in a grade level or program is unforeseen on or before May 1 of the preceding school year.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2738/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2738&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":978021,"bill_number":"HB2736","title":"Selling of certain state owned long-term 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 state-owned long-term care facilities by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2736/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2736&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":978030,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Creating visitation rights for certain great-grandparents","description":"Creating visitation rights for certain great-grandparents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":978034,"bill_number":"HB2730","title":"West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add applicants for child care and foster care subject to background checks under the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2730/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2730&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":978996,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Johnny O’Dell Linville Memorial Bridge","description":"Johnny O’Dell Linville Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":979009,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Requiring the release of an unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing","description":"Requiring the release of an unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2743/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2743&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":979020,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"U.S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":979036,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Designating March 1, 2017, as Cancer Survivorship Day in WV","description":"Designating March 1, 2017, as Cancer Survivorship Day in WV","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":979047,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Relating to Office of Emergency Services","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, and to provide the Emergency Medical Services Council with authority and oversight over the Office of Emergency Medical Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":979062,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Relating to qualifications of paraprofessionals, autism mentors and braille or sign support specialists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that paraprofessional, autism mentor and braille or sign support specialist qualify for early childhood classroom assistant teacher positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":979078,"bill_number":"HB2759","title":"Creating Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a short title. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes objectives and a purpose. The bill prescribes duties for the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator. The bill prescribes duties for the statewide Interoperability Executive Committee. The bill provides for disposition of assets and staffing of the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill establishes a special revenue account for the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network. The bill exempts the Statewide Interoperable Radio Network from certain Purchasing Division requirements. The bill authorizes emergency and legislative rule-making.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2759/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2759&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":979093,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Modifying the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act more consistent with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The bill modifies the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the WVCCPA. It limits the amount an individual consumer may be awarded to actual damages plus $1000 per action, and in class actions for the entire class to the lesser of $500,000 or 1 percent of the debt collector’s net worth. The bill also reduces the time period that an action may be brought from four years to two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":979105,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Relating to county litter control officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow litter control officers who are trained and certified as law-enforcement officers and whose certification is active to have the same authority as any other law-enforcement officers to enforce all litter laws.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":979117,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"Jeffrey Alan Clovis Memorial Bridge","description":"Jeffrey Alan Clovis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":979131,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Providing tax credit to eligible caregivers for modifications to homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to eligible caregivers for expenses of modifications to homes made more accessible for an elderly person or a person with a disability, lease or purchase of equipment, or other goods or services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":979141,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"US Marine Corps SSG Beecher J Rhoades Memorial Bridge","description":"US Marine Corps SSG Beecher J. Rhoades Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":979158,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Relating to expansion of broadband service","description":"Â The purpose of this bill concerns the expansion of broadband service to unserved areas of West Virginia by providing loan insurance for commercial loans used for the expansion of broadband service to unserved or underserved areas. The bill establishes limits and conditions on the insuring of loans. The bill establishes interest rates. The bill establishes amortization periods. The bill provides for security interests. The bill sets forth the responsibilities of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments and the Broadband Enhancement Council, provides that the members of the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments do not have a fiduciary responsibility with regard to loans. The bill provides for notice for loan insurance. The bill provides for hearings and appeal. The bill also makes technical changes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Senator Smith requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":979172,"bill_number":"HB2765","title":"Establishing a new special revenue fund, designated the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Court Advanced Technology Subscription Fund in the State Treasury for the use of certain advanced technology provided by the judiciary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2765/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2765&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":979186,"bill_number":"HB2747","title":"Updating the commitment order form sentencing courts are required to complete","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove archaic language regarding commitment orders and to require that the sentencing court complete a certified commitment order in the form provided in this section or in a similar form containing the same information. This bill also clarifies that the sentencing court is required to transmit the certified commitment order to the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2747/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2747&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":979199,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Making Promise scholarships available for students pursuing certificates or degrees through an accredited community and technical college","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make Promise scholarships available to students who wish to pursue a vocational certificate or degree in a community and technical college education program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":979216,"bill_number":"HB2760","title":"Allowing state agencies to self-insure their own programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state agencies to self-insure their own programs in lieu of purchasing Workers Compensation insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2760/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2760&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":979230,"bill_number":"HB2748","title":"Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill provides that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions except in certain situations. The bill provides for sentencing alternatives for persons convicted of violations. And, the amendments to this section are to be known as the “Justice Through Grace in Communities Act”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2748/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2748&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":979245,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Eliminating requirement every circuit court participate in drug court program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that all judicial circuits must be participating in a drug court or regional drug court program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":979258,"bill_number":"HB2749","title":"Exempting vehicles engaged in nonemergency transportation of Medicaid members from permit requirements","description":"Exempting vehicles engaged in nonemergency transportation of Medicaid members from permit requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2749/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2749&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":979271,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Relating to commencement of civil actions in magistrate court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements of the statement relating to the nature of the cause of action for commencement of an action in magistrate court by commercial creditors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":979285,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"U.S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":979298,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Relating to empowering the House Committee on the Judiciary to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses against Steven O. Callaghan, Circuit Judge-Elect of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit","description":"Relating to empowering the House Committee on the Judiciary to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses against Steven O. Callaghan, Circuit Judge-Elect of the Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":979312,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Clarifying standard of liability for officers of corporation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the standard of liability for officers of a corporation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":979334,"bill_number":"HB2741","title":"Relating to eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to provide for eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance; defining terms; requiring the Department of Health and Human Resources to implement work requirements for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); requiring discontinuance of a federal waiver; setting forth what meets work requirements; setting out exceptions to work requirements; providing for a good cause exception; allowing for a federal waiver to meet the requirements of this section; providing for rulemaking for suspension of benefits for noncompliance; providing for an asset test for SNAP benefits; requiring accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources; prohibiting payment of SNAP benefits in specified instances; requiring cooperation with the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement; requiring a design or establishment of a computerized income, asset and identity verification system for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); allowing for contracting with a third- party vendor; setting out required contract terms; requiring accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources for TANF; requiring identity authentication as a condition to receiving public assistance; requiring a semi-annual case review of all public assistance cases; setting forth notice requirements and the right to a hearing; requiring referrals for fraud, misrepresentation and inadequate documentation; requiring report to the Governor and Legislature; setting forth prohibitions on the use of an electronic benefit transfer card; tracking out of state spending of SNAP and TANF benefits and providing for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2741/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2741&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":979347,"bill_number":"HB2752","title":"Relating to abuse and neglect of livestock","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit counties to recover certain costs from the owners of livestock seized due to abuse and neglect.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2752/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2752&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":979361,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Relating to health care provider taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the rate of tax on eligible acute care hospitals for fiscal year 2018; specify purposes for which funds may be collected, provide for distribution of remaining funds at the end of fiscal year and extend the expiration date for the tax.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 237, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":979372,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Relating to runoff elections for judicial offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for runoff elections for judicial offices if no candidate receives a majority of the votes. The bill identifies the specific offices affected as justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit court judge, family law judge and magistrate. The bill sets forth the form and contents of ballots. The bill establishes a procedure for the runoff elections. The bill establishes who is to identify the candidates for a runoff election. The bill provides for the certification of the candidates. The bill prohibits write-in candidates. The bill provides for the certification of the election results.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":979387,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Relating to fire fees on nonresidents of a municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the fire fees on nonresidents of a municipality who are users of that municipality’s fire service. The bill excludes charges for certain buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":979402,"bill_number":"HB2762","title":"Increasing the number of employees of the State Police Forensic Laboratory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the superintendent of the West Virginia State Police to increase the number of employees of the State Police Forensic Laboratory by twenty-five percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2762/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2762&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":979414,"bill_number":"HB2766","title":"Establishing a new special revenue fund, designated the Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund to collect and remit moneys to the Adult Drug Court Participation Fee Fund in the state to maintain and administer the state’s adult drug court programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2766/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2766&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":979430,"bill_number":"HB2763","title":"Relating to the approval by the Council for Community and Technical College Education of acquisitions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval by the Council for Community and Technical College Education of acquisitions, bequests, donations, construction of new buildings, repairs, renovations or lease payments over the lifetime of the lease which exceed $1 million, if made or accepted by the institution’s research corporation or an affiliated foundation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2763/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2763&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":979447,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Requiring welders working in the State of West Virginia to meet certain certification requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require welders working in the State of West Virginia to meet certain certification requirements and to conform to national welding standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":979461,"bill_number":"HB2767","title":"Authorizing the Secretary of State to transmit electronic versions of undeliverable mail to the circuit clerks","description":"The purpose of this bill is elating to authorizing the Secretary of State to transmit electronic versions of undeliverable mail to the circuit clerks of the state to minimize agency costs and streamline processes for the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2767/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2767&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":979473,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Legalizing sport pool betting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow sports betting at West Virginia casinos; the state Lottery Commission is authorized to promulgate legislatives rule establishing sports betting and provides a legislative finding that federal government has no authority to prohibit sports betting in West Virginia; providing for a tax on bets and a special revenue account; and allowing incorporation of current laws and the promulgation of further requirements and fees for sports betting by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2751/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2751&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":979486,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Adding the examination of Advanced Care Technician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add provisions for the testing of applicants for the position of Advanced Care Technician for those municipalities which provide an advance life support ambulance service.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2745/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2745&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":979501,"bill_number":"HB2744","title":"Local Energy Efficiency Partnership Act","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":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2744/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2744&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":979520,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"Relating to the preservation of rights guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country, the choice of law used for contractual interpretations and choice of forum. The bill exempts businesses. The bill also makes legislative findings, states public policy, defines a term and provides a severability provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2769/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2769&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":979533,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Relating to Medical Professional Liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Medical Professional Liability act by adding a definition for “occurrence,” reducing the statute of limitations from two years to one year in certain actions, providing for a venue preference, establishing an attorneys’ fees schedule based on the amount recovered, establishing the effective date and providing for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2757/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2757&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":979547,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Recognizing Holly Boggs on winning 2016 Earle S. Dillard Insurance Agent of the Year","description":"Recognizing Holly Boggs on winning 2016 Earle S. Dillard Insurance Agent of the Year","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":979560,"bill_number":"HB2758","title":"Amending the definition of “abused child” to include a child conceived as a result of an act of sexual assault","description":"The Rape Survivor Child Custody Act of 2015 (42 USC 14043h, et. seq.) provides incentives for states that have or enact statutes terminating the parental rights of rapist; therefore, the purpose of this bill is to include children conceived as a result of a sexual assault in the definition of “abused child.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2758/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2758&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":979570,"bill_number":"HB2770","title":"Reducing regulatory control over academic programs of state institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce regulatory control over academic programs of state institutions. The bill provides that the powers of the Higher Education Policy Commission and the powers and duties of governing boards generally apply to state institutions of higher education under their jurisdiction only in so far as it is necessary to prevent expensive duplication and competition of academic programs in a region or for support of specified performance higher education goals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2770/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2770&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":979585,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"School Consolidation Task Force","description":"School Consolidation Task Force","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2742/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2742&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":979603,"bill_number":"HB2753","title":"Relating to modernization of the Physician Assistant Practice Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize the practice act for physician assistants. It substitutes “collaborating” for “supervising” and makes a number of conforming amendments. It alters the make-up of the Board of Medicine to include a second physician assistant. It allows physician assistants to prescribe Schedule III drugs in certain circumstances. It eliminates the need for a recertification exam once the physician assistant is board certified. It allows physician assistants to be reimbursed at the same rate as physicians and advance practice registered nurses. It grants signatory authority on specific documents.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2753/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2753&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":979617,"bill_number":"HB2764","title":"Allowing the State Building Commission or the Higher Education Policy Commission to request and receive money from the Investment Management Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the State Building Commission or the Higher Education Policy Commission to request and receive money from the Investment Management Board for projects authorized by this code and approved by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance and the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2764/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2764&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":979630,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Providing increase in compensation for conservation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":979645,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Requiring a seller of real property satisfy upon closing any unpaid charges owed","description":"Requiring a seller of real property satisfy upon closing any unpaid charges owed","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2755/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":979657,"bill_number":"HB2746","title":"Requiring county commissions to maintain websites with specific information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county commissions to maintain websites with specific information and to provide website information to the Secretary of State, to require Class I and Class II municipalities to maintain websites with specific information, and to allow Class III and IV municipalities to maintain websites provided they contain specific information. This bill is recommended by the by the Joint Standing Committee on Government Organization for introduction and passage during the 2017 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2746/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2746&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":979671,"bill_number":"HB2771","title":"Relating to temporary teaching certificates for Armed Forces spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for teaching certificates for teachers whose spouses are married to a member of the Armed Forces who is on active duty stationed in this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2771/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2771&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":979683,"bill_number":"HB2750","title":"Establishing a system at the county level for the dispatching of emergency towing services","description":"This purpose of this bill is to establish a system at the county level for the dispatching of emergency towing services. The bill permits a fee to be collected.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2750/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2750&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":980721,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Supporting and encouraging the enactment of the federal Hearing Protection Act of 2017","description":"Supporting and encouraging the enactment of the federal Hearing Protection Act of 2017","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980730,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Major Martin Robison Delany Memorial Bridge","description":"Major Martin Robison Delany Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":980741,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Relating to licensure of behavioral health centers and behavioral health consumer rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize, with amendment, as one rule, the legislative rules contained in title sixty-four, series eleven and series seventy-four of the code of state rules relating to licensure of behavioral health centers (64 CSR 11) and behavioral health consumer rights, (64 CSR 74).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":980753,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Toby” Runyon Memorial Bridge","description":"Toby” Runyon Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980765,"bill_number":"HB2773","title":"Relating to purchase of inmate-made goods by state agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that state agencies purchase certain products from prison industries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2773/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2773&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":980776,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","description":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980787,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Dedicating five-tenths percent annual severance tax on Marcellus and Utica natural gas to retired public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to levy a five-tenths percent annual severance tax on Marcellus and Utica Gas which will be dedicated to retired public employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":980798,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Relating to Medicaid fraud and abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add language to the West Virginia Code providing clarity in the representation of cases relating to Medicaid fraud and abuse and continuing the fraud control unit in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Attorney General’s office after July 1, 2017.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":980810,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"U.S. Army PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Donald Ray Cochran Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980823,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Lowe Mountain Memorial Highway","description":"Lowe Mountain Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980838,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic and fiscal impacts of the reduction of the Corporation Net Income Tax","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the economic and fiscal impacts of the reduction of the Corporation Net Income Tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":980849,"bill_number":"HB2776","title":"Creating of special revenue funding sources for the Division of Labor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the creation of special revenue accounts in the State Treasury for the deposit of Division of Labor fees, and to authorize the commissioner utilize excess funds in new and existing special revenue accounts to meet the division’s funding obligations when necessary. This bill specifically authorizes the division to charge fees for the registration of service persons, service agencies, and businesses that use weighing and measuring devices for commercial purposes, authorizes the commissioner to promulgate an emergency legislative rule regarding such fees, and authorizes the division to deposit such fees and certain other fees in the Weights and Measures Fund. This bill authorizes the increase of permitting fees for sterilizers and the increase of registration fees for bedding manufacturers, upholsterers and renovators.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2776/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2776&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":980861,"bill_number":"HB2779","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, decrease, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2779/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2779&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":980870,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the possibility of reducing the number of county boards of education in the state along with other educational reorganization","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the possibility of reducing the number of county boards of education in the state along with other educational reorganization","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":980883,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Relating to liability for health care providers who provide services at school athletic events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the liability of a physician offering volunteer care at school sporting events to provide that they may only be held liable for acts of gross negligence or willful misconduct.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":980897,"bill_number":"HB2777","title":"Requiring all unclaimed oil and gas royalties due a leaseholder of the mineral estate shall be transferred and paid to the legal surface owner","description":"Requiring all unclaimed oil and gas royalties due a leaseholder of the mineral estate shall be transferred and paid to the legal surface owner","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":980907,"bill_number":"HCR43","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":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":980919,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"Blue Demon Bridge","description":"Blue Demon Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":980931,"bill_number":"HB2774","title":"Defining special aircraft property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow aircraft and aircraft parts to be taxed at the same rate as aircraft property.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 229, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2774/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2774&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":980942,"bill_number":"HCR47","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":"2017-04-06","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":980958,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on whether to establish a bank operated by the state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize a study on whether to establish a bank operated by the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":980969,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"Curtis ‘Pap’ and Millie ‘Mammie’ Asbury Bridge","description":"Curtis ‘Pap’ and Millie ‘Mammie’ Asbury Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":980981,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"U.S. Army SPC William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":980991,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"U.S. Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC John Ira Pinkerman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":981003,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","description":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":981015,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Creating Debt Resolution Services Division in Auditor's office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Debt Resolution Services Division within the Auditor’s office administered by the existing employees of the Auditor’s office.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":981025,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":981039,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Clarifying existing language for those first responders who die as a direct result of their duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify existing language for those first responders who die as a direct result of their duties as a firefighter, EMS or law-enforcement provider.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":981050,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Recognizing WV Association of Retired School Employees for dedicated public service","description":"Recognizing WV Association of Retired School Employees for dedicated public service","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":981066,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"John Hancock Hall Memorial Bridge","description":"John Hancock Hall Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":981079,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating generally to guaranteed asset protection waivers","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. The bill also authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to impose a civil money penalty for all violations of this section.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":981090,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"Gunsmiths Trace","description":"Gunsmiths Trace","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":981101,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"Arnold Miller Memorial Bridge","description":"Arnold Miller Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":981113,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating March 2, 2017, as All Kinds Are Welcome Here Day","description":"Designating March 2, 2017, as All Kinds Are Welcome Here Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":981126,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Relating to regulation of events by State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create greater efficiency in the operation of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission and to provide it the flexibility to respond to the needs of the fight industry. Additionally, the bill updates and clarifies the sections of the code related to licenses of contestants and provides for a yearly fee for amateur contestants. The bill also resolves specific conflicts in Article 5A of Chapter 29. Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":981138,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"Tug Valley Students Memorial Bridge","description":"Tug Valley Students Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":981151,"bill_number":"HB2775","title":"Relating to imposing, administering, and collecting a license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","description":"Relating to imposing, administering, and collecting a license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2775/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2775&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":981162,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"U.S. Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC David H. Stamper Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":982223,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating to WV Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Minority Economic Development Advisory Team to assist the Director of the Economic Development Authority in developing and implementing a procedure to address employment and economic development problems of minority populations of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":982231,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Creating an additional class of special education classroom aides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an additional class of special education classroom aide and to specify the pay grade for this class of school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2787/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2787&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":982242,"bill_number":"HB2789","title":"Exempting all monetary benefits derived from retirement income from personal income tax obligations for individuals moving into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage retirees to move to West Virginia by exempting all monetary benefits derived from retirement income from personal income tax obligations for individuals moving into the state who had not lived in the state for one year immediately preceding the move.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2789/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2789&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":982249,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Increasing state employees' pay over two-year period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide graduated increases to state employee salaries over the next two years so that after two years state employees receive a salary that is $2,000 greater than their current salary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":982258,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Eliminating requirement of no prior or subsequent conviction in order to have criminal conviction expunged","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that a person have no prior or subsequent convictions, other than minor traffic violations, in order to seek to have a criminal conviction expunged. The bill also makes a technical correction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":982268,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate the billing practices of utilities and other entities that utilize wired or wireless transmission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Public Service Commission to regulate the billing practices of utilities and other entities that utilize wired or wireless technology to transmit data to consumers in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2786/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2786&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":982279,"bill_number":"HB2781","title":"Requiring a person desiring to vote to present documentation identifying the voter to one of the poll clerks","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, to establish procedures for persons over a certain age and lacking certain documents to acquire photo identification cards. Additionally, the bill does away with automatic voter registration on the occasion of application for a driver’s license.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2781/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2781&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Saira Blair"},
{"bill_id":982288,"bill_number":"HB2782","title":"Permitting a time-share managing entity to foreclose upon its statutory lien for assessments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permitting a time-share managing entity to foreclose upon its statutory lien for assessments in the manner of sales under trust deeds. It provides for the naming of a trustee by the managing entity to carry out the sale.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2782/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2782&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tony Lewis"},
{"bill_id":982299,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Authorizing WV National Guard contract persons to perform specialized technical services","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit the West Virginia National Guard to contract out and hire persons to perform specialized technical services. The bill permits the West Virginia Military Authority to hire persons, at industry rates as determined by the Adjutant General, for specialized technical services to support specific activities related to national security, homeland security and other military-related programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":982308,"bill_number":"HB2788","title":"Allowing military veterans with certain military ratings to qualify for examinations required of a probationary firefighter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military veterans with certain military ratings to take examinations required for successful completion of a firefighter’s probation period.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Military","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2788/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2788&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":982317,"bill_number":"HB2785","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety, Fire Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2785/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2785&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":982329,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Defining \"special aircraft property\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of “Special aircraft property”, as it relates to taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":982340,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Updating fee structure provisions for broker-dealers, agents and investment advisers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update fee structure provisions for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and certain securities offerings and opinions, and to increase the associated fund cap.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":982351,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Establishing DOC responsibility for costs of housing and maintaining inmate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the division of corrections is responsible for inmate’s housing costs beginning the day after the inmate’s conviction.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"Referred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":982359,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Relating generally to higher education governance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter public education higher education governance, including defining terms. The bill changes the powers of Higher Education Policy Commission, Council for Community and Technical College Education and certain institutions of higher education. The bill provides for rule-making procedures including shorter time periods for review and comment. The bill provides for composition and amends responsibility of commission. The bill amends authority of certain governing boards over appointment of president of certain higher education institutions. The bill changes the responsibility of the commission. The bill eliminates application of certain data-based measures on certain institutions of higher education. The bill eliminates authority of chancellor over coordination of policies, purposes and rules of governing boards of certain institutions of higher education. The bill alters the responsibility of West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing. The bill updates powers of governing boards. The bill provides that rules of commission and council related to administering a system for the management of personnel matters do not apply to certain institutions of higher education. The bill clarifies authority of certain governing boards. The bill changes the authority of certain governing boards. The bill updating power of Joint Committee over performance audits of purchasing. The bill authorizes additional situation where emergency purchase card use is permitted. The bill updates time frame for payment of fees by students. The bill updates applicability of rule by commission and council for tuition and deferred payment plans. The bill updates conditions commission or council are required to consider in determining whether to approve a tuition or fee increase. The bill revises requirements and parameters for certain revenue bonds issued by certain governing boards. The bill updates approvals required for issuance of certain revenue bonds by state institutions of higher education. The bill provides for deposit of certain fees by certain governing boards into single special revenue account. The bill requires each governing board to adopt a campus development plan. The bill eliminates certain commission and council approvals related to capital improvements. The bill expands permitted uses of proceeds from sale, lease, conveyance or other disposal of real property received by commission, council or a governing board. The bill eliminates requirement of commission approval for certain real estate and construction transactions. The bill changes the transference procedures of real property or any interest therein from governing board to a real estate foundation. The bill clarifies that obligations of real estate foundation do not constitute debts or obligations of institution of higher education;","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":982368,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Providing five-year reclamation period following completion of well pads for horizontal wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a five-year reclamation period following construction of a well pad designed for multiple horizontal wells.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":982379,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Exempting DNR police pension benefits from state income taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law- enforcement and exempt them from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":982387,"bill_number":"HB2783","title":"Authorizing the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration to develop policies and procedures for the leasing, at no cost, of unoccupied buildings","description":"This purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration to develop policies and procedures for the leasing at no cost of unoccupied buildings and unused property owned by the state to private job-creating businesses. The bill authorizes its executive director to lease, at no cost, unoccupied buildings and unused property owned by the state to private job-creating businesses. The bill sets forth conditions and requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2783/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2783&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":982396,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustment to certain PERS and State Teachers Retirement System employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":982406,"bill_number":"HB2784","title":"Maintaining the solvency of the Unemployment Compensation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to maintain the solvency of the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and extending the time period for borrowing funds from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund for the Unemployment Compensation Fund to September 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2784/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2784&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":982414,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Requiring disclosure of attorney source payment in certain administrative hearings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure attorney source payment is disclosed in certain hearings to provide full information regarding the interests at stake.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":982423,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Providing special license plate for realtors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a special license plate for realtors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":982434,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Relating to parole requirements for hearings and release","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the manner that notice of parole hearings and the release of parolees may be made.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":982443,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Establishing 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 rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-03","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":982451,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Allowing pharmacists inform customers about lower cost alternatives to prescribed drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit pharmacists to inform customers about lower cost alternatives to prescribed drugs; and limit the ability of pharmacists and pharmacy benefit managers to charge retail prices for drugs in excess of the price paid for the drugs by said pharmacists or pharmacy benefit managers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":983314,"bill_number":"HB2805","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 declare certain claims against the state to be moral obligations of the state and to authorize payments therefor from the following funds: GENERAL REVENUE FUND:Â Â $ 624,388.72 STATE ROAD FUND:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $ 828,710.52 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS:Â Â Â $ 458,733.53 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TOTAL:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $1,911,832.77","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2805/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2805&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":983323,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Establishing education savings accounts for WV students","description":"Establishing education savings accounts for WV students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":983331,"bill_number":"HB2800","title":"Limiting access to state property and secured facilities to persons who have been screened and authorized through the Division of Protective Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to codify procedures relating to access to state properties by state employees and by employees state service providers. It authorizes the Division of Protective Services to provide secure, electronic keys for access to certain areas of state property and authorizes the division to charge a fee for each key issued.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2800/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2800&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":983340,"bill_number":"HB2807","title":"Equal Pay Act of 2017","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to be known as the “Equal Pay Act of 2017”; 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":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2807/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2807&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":983347,"bill_number":"HB2798","title":"Clarifying provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party as it relates to certificates of announcement, preventing potential candidates registered as members of a political party from using the provisions of the section to seek candidacy for office.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2798/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2798&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":983356,"bill_number":"HB2791","title":"Creating the Debt Resolution Services Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Debt Resolution Services Division within the Auditor’s office administered by the existing employees of the Auditor’s office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2791/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2791&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":983365,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Prohibiting the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit","description":"This purpose of this bill is to prohibit the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit unless it is required by the prospective employer.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":983374,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","description":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":983383,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Designating month of March as American Red Cross Month","description":"Designating month of March as American Red Cross Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":983392,"bill_number":"HB2797","title":"Codifying statutory immunity for government agencies and officials from actions of third-parties using documents or records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that there is statutory immunity for government agencies and officials from actions of third-parties using documents or records of governmental agencies for unlawful acts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 107, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2797/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2797&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":983402,"bill_number":"HB2793","title":"Relating to the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the nonpartisan election of county superintendents of schools, beginning with the 2018 primary election. The bill also provides that the qualifications duties and compensation remain subject to article four, chapter eighteen of this code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2793/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2793&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":983410,"bill_number":"HB2801","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated balance in the State Fund from the Department of Revenue, Office of the Secretary – Revenue Shortfall Reserve Fund","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire funds from the aforesaid account to the State Fund, General Revenue unappropriated balance for the fiscal year 2017.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2801/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2801&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":983420,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Converting to biweekly pay cycle for state employees","description":"Converting to biweekly pay cycle for state employees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":983428,"bill_number":"HB2792","title":"Requiring the Library Commission to survey the libraries of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Library Commission to survey libraries in this state in order to provide a report to the Governor and the Legislature regarding the status of libraries and to propose as ten-year maintenance and construction plan based on the needs of libraries in this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2792/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2792&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":983436,"bill_number":"HB2794","title":"Relating to the means of giving notice to a debt collector of a consumer’s representation by legal counsel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require proof of mailing of notices to debtors that consumers are represented by legal counsel.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2794/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2794&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":983448,"bill_number":"HB2804","title":"Removing chiropractors from the list of medical professions required to obtain continuing education on mental health conditions common to veterans and family members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove chiropractic physicians from the list of medical professionals required to complete continuing education in the area of mental health conditions common to veterans and family members of veterans.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2804/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2804&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":983456,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating to pharmacy audits","description":"Relating to audit procedures for pharmacy benefits managers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":983466,"bill_number":"HJR22","title":"Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for the improvement and construction of safe roads in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR22/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":983477,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Creating Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Job Act","description":"Creating Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Job Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senator Azinger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":983485,"bill_number":"HB2803","title":"Granting authority to the Parkways Authority to issue revenue bonds and refunding bonds for the purpose of financing parkway projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant authority to the Parkways Authority to issue revenue bonds and refunding bonds for the purpose of financing parkway projects within the state constructed or improved by the Department of Transportation or the authority or refunding bonds issued in connection with any parkway project, to clarify notice and public meeting requirements and procedures for fixing or increasing tolls or fees, to study and implement, if feasible, a single fee program, and to authorize electronic toll collection as a method of collecting and enforcing any tolls that may be charged for transit over any parkway project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2803/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2803&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":983495,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Permitting inspectors working within the Division of Dealer Services of the Division of Motor Vehicles to carry a concealed weapon on duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit inspectors working within the Division of Dealer Services of the Division of Motor Vehicles to carry a concealed weapon on duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":983503,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Transferring the Division of Forestry from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Division of Forestry and its authorities, powers and duties from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2790/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2790&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":983510,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating to WV academic standards","description":"Relating to WV academic standards","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":983520,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Permitting ABCC appointees or employees carry firearms after completing training","description":"Permitting ABCC appointees or employees carry firearms after completing training","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":983529,"bill_number":"HB2795","title":"Clarifying a director of a multicounty vocational technical school is a principal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that directors of multicounty schools are principals and not superintendents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2795/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2795&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":983538,"bill_number":"HB2796","title":"Relating to the West Virginia National Guard entering into contracts and subcontracts for specialized technical services","description":"10.0pt;font-family:\"Arial\",sans-serif'>The purpose of this bill is to allow the guard to contract for specialized technical services with the federal government, its instrumentalities and agencies, any state, territory or the District of Columbia and its agencies and instrumentalities, municipalities, foreign governments, public bodies, private corporations, partnerships, associations and individuals for specialized technical services to support specific activities related to national security, homeland security and other military-related programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2796/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2796&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":983546,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Relating to in-state resident tuition rates for certain reserve members","description":"Relating to in-state resident tuition rates for certain reserve members","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":983556,"bill_number":"HB2806","title":"Specifying exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for purchases of certain services and tangible personal property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a consumers sales and service tax and use tax exemption for certain services and tangible personal property sold for the repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft operated under a fractional ownership program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2806/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2806&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":983563,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"US Air Force Senior Airman Luke Christopher Wamsley Memorial Bridge","description":"US Air Force Senior Airman Luke Christopher Wamsley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":983572,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Amending WV Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act","description":"Amending WV Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Senator Beach requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":983581,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Recognizing contributions of southern WV to entire state","description":"Recognizing contributions of southern WV to entire state","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":983640,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":984948,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Costs of crisis response programs and institutions","description":"Costs of crisis response programs and institutions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":984960,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"U.S. Army PVT Preston D. Vanscoy Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PVT Preston D. Vanscoy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":984971,"bill_number":"HB2816","title":"Eliminating new film tax credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to solve the immediate fiscal crisis and stabilize the budget of the State of West Virginia. This bill increases the sales and service tax and use tax rates by one-half cent from 6% to 6.5%, with an expiration date of June 30, 2020, if certain parameters are met with respect to the revenue shortfall reserve funds. The bill also limits the exemption or exception of certain professional services and advertising services from the sales and services tax and use tax, and eliminates the exemption from sales tax for certain sales of materials acquired for use in state highway projects. This bill creates and provides for the operation of an annual privilege tax of two tenths of 1% on the gross income of entities engaging in commercial activity in this state, exempting certain entities from the tax, and providing for an expiration date of June 30, 2020 if certain parameters are met with respect to revenue shortfall reserve funds. In addition, this bill increases the rate of the barrel tax on nonintoxicating beer and eliminates the film industry tax credit. Finally, this bill establishes a commission to study feasibility of eliminating West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"House rejected (Roll No. 225)","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2816/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2816&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":984985,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Relating to basic state aid to public education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide 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":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":984998,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Authorizing tracking of wounded or injured bear or deer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the tracking of wounded or injured deer or bear with leashed dogs.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":985011,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Relating to incentives for consolidating local governments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create incentives for local governments to consolidate in an effort to save money on local services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":985025,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"State Medicaid expansion contracts","description":"State Medicaid expansion contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":985038,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Office of Rural Health Policy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Office of Rural Health Policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":985050,"bill_number":"HB2811","title":"Relating to the definition of above ground storage tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify, for purposes of this article, that tanks having a capacity of 210 barrels or less that contain oil or brine water are not regulated under this article.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2811/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2811&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":985064,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"USMC LCpl Timothy J. Dunnigan Memorial Intersection","description":"USMC LCpl Timothy J. Dunnigan Memorial Intersection","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":985076,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Relating to traumatic brain injury","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require State Board of Education, Higher Education Policy Commission and Council for Community and Technical College Education rules establishing Return-to-Learn protocols applicable when a student suffers a concussion; expand provisions relating to the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities central registry of persons who sustain certain head injuries; and require the West Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities to establish a Statewide Concussion Surveillance System to house certain data.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":985090,"bill_number":"HB2814","title":"Increasing the funding for the State Road Fund by increasing Division of Motor Vehicle administrative fees and motor fuel excise taxes","description":"windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to increase the State Road Fund by increasing Division of Motor Vehicle administrative fees and motor fuel excise taxes, including titling, registration, driver licensing, identification card issuance and abstract fees. Every five years, the DMV fees will increase based on the U.S. Department of Labor Consumer Price Index. This bill increases the flat rate component of the motor fuel excise tax from 20.5 cents to 30.5 cents per invoice gallon of motor fuel and upon each gallon equivalent of alternative fuel. This bill also increases the minimum average wholesale sales price of motor fuel from $2.34 to $3.04. All changes are effective July 1, 2017.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2814/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2814&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":985102,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Standards of accessibility to the public","description":"Standards of accessibility to the public","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":985114,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Requiring mandatory insurance coverage for inherited enzymatic disorders","description":"Requiring mandatory insurance coverage for inherited enzymatic disorders","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":985126,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Requiring correctional officers be paid overtime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all correctional officers be paid overtime for all hours worked beyond 40 hours in each one-week work period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":985140,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Replacing regional education service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace regional education service agencies with education service centers. The bill provides for transfer of property, equipment and records. The bill changes the meaning of the remaining code references to the agencies. The bill sets forth legislative intent. The bill sets forth services to be offered by the centers. The bill designates the two most important responsibilities of the centers. The bill designates initial school district membership for each center. The bill provides certain school districts with flexibility to not be a member of a center. The bill allows districts to apply to be a member of a different center. The bill requires random selection system be used to determine center membership if a district is required to be a member of a center but is not. The bill allows centers to merge. The bill allows three or more counties from different centers to form a new center. The bill establishes annual deadlines and effective date for any change in status of a district’s membership. The bill limiting change in membership status to once every four years. The bill allows districts to purchase services from any center that agrees to sell the services. The bill abolishes a center and its regional council whenever it ceases to have fewer than three member districts. The bill provides for a regional council to govern each center. The bill allows each regional council to hire an executive director, other officers and other staff. The bill requires each regional council to select one of its member county school districts to act as fiscal agent. The bill allows a regional council to form a nonprofit corporation. The bill requires each regional council to establish standards for service delivery. The bill requires each center to conform to the standards and requirements prescribed by the State Auditor. The bill allows centers to acquire and hold real property. The bill requires each center to continually explore possibilities for the delivery of services on a regional basis. The bill requires centers to develop an effective model for the regional delivery of instruction in certain subjects. The bill requires each center to submit a report and evaluation of the technical assistance and other services provided and utilized. The bill allows a school to submit evaluation of the services provide. The bill allows a center to receive and disburse funds from the state and federal governments, from member counties or from gifts and grants. The bill sets forth the rate for center employees to be reimbursed for travel, meals and lodging. The bill prohibiting county school board member from being employed by a center. The bill excluding center employees from being eligible for or participating in Public Employee Insurance Agency insurance plans, the state Teachers Retirement System and the Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement System. The bill requires at least half of regional council regular meetings be held during hours other than those of a regular school day. The bill requires the executive director to attend at least one meeting of each of the member of county boards of education. The bill provides for compensation and reimbursement for travel of county board members serving on regional councils. The bill removes reference to the agencies in required study of the feasibility of establishing common regional configurations for all purposes the Joint Commission on Economic Development considers feasible. The bill removes the agencies from participation in the public employees grievance procedure. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as one of the entities the State Board of Education may delegate Medicaid provider status and subsequent reimbursement. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as it pertains to the purpose of the school health services advisory committee. The bill replaces the two agency representatives on the school health services advisory committee with two center representatives. The bill modifies the law pertaining to the structure to enhance collaboration between professional development providers to be consistent with replaces the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the law on the required regional meetings on shared services and functions to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the provisions pertaining to instructional resource sample items to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the provisions pertaining to allows the establishment of an instructional resources selection team to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the provisions pertaining to the adoption of indicators of efficiency by the state board to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as an entity the state board may seek resources from in establishing early detection and intervention programs for underachieving schools and school systems. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as an entity for which the office of education performance audits may receive assistance. The bill replaces agencies with the centers as the entity the office of education performance audits is to make staff development need recommendations to. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as an entity the state board may request special staff development programs from when it determines a school or school system has insufficient capacity to correct deficiency. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as a source of training and development activities including the goals and action plans required of a county board under state board intervention must include. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as the entities to which the state board must submit its master plan for professional development. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as to the entity for which its state board-approved plan must be included in the master plan for professional development. The bill modifies the basis on which county school nurses are to meet on for the purposes of preparing recommendations. The bill proves for electing a representative to serve on the council of school nurses to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the selection of schools of excellence. The bill modifies the sharing of services requirement for use of instructional improvement funds for personnel costs to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies the definition of “region” pertaining to the School Building Authority to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill replaces agency with center as one of the entities the School Building Authority may contract for services for. The bill replaces agency with center as one of the entities that may employ heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning technicians at the discretion of the state board. The bill replaces the agencies with the centers as one of the entities that have the option of contracting for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning services from prequalified vendors if more cost effective than certain other options. The bill replaces agency with center as one of the entities a school or school district may partner with to offer a rigorous alternative program for teacher certification. The bill modifies the preference for designating a person as a 21st Century Learner Fellow to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill replaces the agency executive director with a center representative on the Center for Professional Development Board. The bill modifies the Commission on the Arts membership limitation to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies exclusions from the terms “practice of psychology” and “practice of school psychology” and modifies the definition of “school board” pertaining to psychologists and school psychologists to be consistent with replacing the agencies with the centers. The bill modifies exemptions from requirements pertaining to licensed professional counselors to be consistent with replacing the agencies with centers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":985155,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Providing for the reduction of the unfunded liability in the teachers retirement system over a 30 year period","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the reduction of the unfunded liability in the Teachers Retirement System over a 30 year period.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":985165,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Relating to renewal date for apiary certificates of registration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the annual renewal date for apiary certificates of registration to be June 30 beginning in 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":985178,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Reorganizing Division of Tourism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the Division of Tourism as the new West Virginia Tourism Office. It transfers certain powers and duties of the Tourism Commission to the new West Virginia Tourism Office, and sets a requirement for quarterly meetings. Additionally, the bill restructures the Tourism Advertising Partnership Program as a cooperative advertising program administered by the new West Virginia Tourism Office and vests in the Executive Director all authority for expenditures of funds in the Tourism Promotion Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 238, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":985190,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Establishing process to provide student is ineligible for home instruction exemption","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a process for providing that a student is not eligible for either home instruction exemption once certain truancy related legal proceedings begin or after a conviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":985203,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Requiring PEIA and finance board purchase stop-loss insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Public Employees Insurance program by: (1) Requiring the PEIA and the finance board to purchase stop-loss insurance; (2) requiring that spouses of persons eligible be required to enroll in an employer sponsored plans if one is made available to them by their employer; (3) limiting the employers and entities beyond the State of West Virginia which may purchase insurance through the Public Employees Insurance plan; and (4) creating a pilot program to allow larger state entities to offer self-insurance or purchase insurance coverage for their employees separate from the Public Employees Insurance plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":985216,"bill_number":"HB2813","title":"Increasing number of limited video lottery terminals allowed at a retail location","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a maximum of seven limited video lottery terminals at a regular retail location, and a maximum of twelve terminals at a qualified fraternal or veterans’ organization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2813/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2813&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":985231,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"William C. Campbell Memorial Highway","description":"William C. Campbell Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":985243,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Relating to taxes on wine and intoxicating liquors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that no wine or liquor excise tax will be collected on purchases of wine or intoxicating liquors in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the final purchase of the wine or intoxicating liquor is subject to the excise tax. The bill also provides that no liter tax will be collected on wine sold in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the subsequent sale of the wine is subject to the liter tax. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 227, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":985257,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study closing the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the West Virginia Teachers Retirement System to employees newly hired on or after July 1, 2018 and providing new 401K type retirement plans for those employees","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study closing the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the West Virginia Teachers Retirement System to employees newly hired on or after July 1, 2018 and providing new 401K type retirement plans for those employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":985269,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Relating to exemptions from mandated immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":985283,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Webster County Veterans Highway","description":"Webster County Veterans Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":985296,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"US Army Corporal Jerry Lee Noble Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army Corporal Jerry Lee Noble Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":985309,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Creating a litigation practice license for social workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a litigation practice license for social workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":985322,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"Dr. John McClure Grubb Memorial Bridge","description":"Dr. John McClure Grubb Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":985336,"bill_number":"HB2808","title":"The West Virginia Assisted Outpatient Treatment Act","description":"baseline'>The purpose of this bill is to provide assisted outpatient treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness to prevent such individuals from decompensating to the point of likelihood to cause serious harm to self or others for safety of the public, to prevent the costs of inpatient involuntary hospitalization, and costs of incarceration due to untreated mental illness. The bill defines terms, requires legal proceedings, and provides for limitation of liability to examiners and providers.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":985347,"bill_number":"HB2815","title":"Relating to higher education governance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter public education higher education governance, including defining terms. The bill changes the powers of Higher Education Policy Commission, Council for Community and Technical College Education and certain institutions of higher education. The bill provides for rule-making procedures including shorter time periods for review and comment. The bill provides for composition and amends responsibility of commission. The bill amends authority of certain governing boards over appointment of president of certain higher education institutions. The bill changes the responsibility of the commission. The bill eliminates application of certain data-based measures on certain institutions of higher education. The bill eliminates authority of chancellor over coordination of policies, purposes and rules of governing boards of certain institutions of higher education. The bill alters the responsibility of West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing. The bill updates powers of governing boards. The bill provides that rules of commission and council related to administering a system for the management of personnel matters do not apply to certain institutions of higher education. The bill clarifies authority of certain governing boards. The bill changes the authority of certain governing boards. The bill updating power of Joint Committee over performance audits of purchasing. The bill authorizes additional situation where emergency purchase card use is permitted. The bill updates time frame for payment of fees by students. The bill updates applicability of rule by commission and council for tuition and deferred payment plans. The bill updates conditions commission or council are required to consider in determining whether to approve a tuition or fee increase. The bill revises requirements and parameters for certain revenue bonds issued by certain governing boards. The bill updates approvals required for issuance of certain revenue bonds by state institutions of higher education. The bill provides for deposit of certain fees by certain governing boards into single special revenue account. The bill requires each governing board to adopt a campus development plan. The bill eliminates certain commission and council approvals related to capital improvements. The bill expands permitted uses of proceeds from sale, lease, conveyance or other disposal of real property received by commission, council or a governing board. The bill eliminates requirement of commission approval for certain real estate and construction transactions. The bill changes the transference procedures of real property or any interest therein from governing board to a real estate foundation. The bill clarifies that obligations of real estate foundation do not constitute debts or obligations of institution of higher education;","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2815/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2815&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":985358,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Designating March 7, 2017, as WV Alzheimer's Association Day","description":"Designating March 7, 2017, as WV Alzheimer's Association Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":985369,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"William “Bill” R. VanGilder Memorial Bridge","description":"William “Bill” R. VanGilder Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":986188,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Prohibiting West Virginia institutions of higher learning and state agencies from discriminating against graduates of private, nonpublic or home schools by requiring them to submit to alternative testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies and institutions of higher learning from discriminating against graduates of private, nonpublic or home schools by requiring them to submit to alternative testing as a precondition for acceptance into the institution of higher learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":986197,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Requiring state-owned or -leased vehicles be registered","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all state vehicles are registered with the DMV, are registered annually, and always display currently registered plates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":986204,"bill_number":"HB2839","title":"Updating the procedures for legislative review of departments and licensing boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the schedules for legislative review of state departments and regulatory boards, and to outline the procedures and scope of reviews of departments, regulatory boards, agencies and programs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2839/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2839&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986213,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution","description":"Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the United States Constitution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":986224,"bill_number":"HB2840","title":"Reorganizing the departments, agencies and commissions within the executive branch of state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the departments, agencies and commissions within the executive branch of state government.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2840/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2840&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986233,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Authorizing a medical power of attorney representative to sign a binding arbitration agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a medical power of attorney representative to sign a binding arbitration agreement with an extended care facility operated in conjunction with a hospital, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home and their related entities and employees.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":986241,"bill_number":"HB2831","title":"Relating to the reconstitution of the Driver’s Licensing Advisory Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reconstitute the Driver’s Licensing Advisory Board, to require one member of the board to be a licensed neurologist in this state, to require the board to respond to requests of the commissioner when necessary in the discretion of the commissioner, to delete obsolete language.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2831/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2831&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":986250,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"US Army SPC4 Randall W. Arbogast Memorial Road","description":"US Army SPC4 Randall W. Arbogast Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":986261,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Relating to the collection of municipal sales tax by vendors of goods and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt vendors delivering goods by common carrier from requirements to collect municipal sales tax and to provide that vendors delivering goods or services directly to a purchaser may only be required to collect tax if the vendor knows or has reason to know that the point of delivery is located within a taxing municipality’s boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2837/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2837&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986269,"bill_number":"HB2830","title":"Relating to agencies exempt from the state purchasing laws and providing for the appointment of the director of purchasing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the State Police and the commissioner of financial institutions from state purchasing laws. The bill also makes the Director of Purchasing an appointee of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2830/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2830&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":986280,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Sustainability of the state’s current system of higher education","description":"Sustainability of the state’s current system of higher education","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":986287,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Providing for specific escheat of US savings bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the specific escheat of United States savings bonds and all rights and legal title thereto and define terms.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":986298,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Creating emergency text number systems for children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an emergency text number system for children to escape violence and other emergencies and declaring that this be known as “Constance’s Law.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":986306,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Requiring board members to have attended a board meeting in order to be compensated for the meeting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require board members to have attended a board meeting in order to be compensated for the meeting. The bill requires the member to attest to his or her attendance and it be witnessed. The bill requires records be kept for at least five years.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2841/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2841&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986315,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Providing special obligation notes to finance construction to complete Interstates 73 and 74","description":"The purpose of this bill is to seek funding, where feasible, for completing construction of Interstates 73 and 74 in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986326,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Relating to Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for contracts that allow for balloon payments, require proof of mailing of notices to debtors that consumers are represented by legal counsel and prohibit class action lawsuits under this chapter.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":986335,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Allowing maximum number of pupils exceed up to 5 in certain instances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the maximum number of pupils per teacher to be exceeded by up to five pupils in certain instances; and remove restriction on number of classrooms with two or more grades that include one or more of certain grade levels.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Mullins"},
{"bill_id":986346,"bill_number":"HB2825","title":"Requiring state institutions of higher education adopt policies concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education and community and technical colleges to implement policies and programs relating to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking, including adoption of an “affirmative consent” standard in conduct rules and disciplinary proceedings at each institution.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2825/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2825&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":986354,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Establishing that the Division of Corrections is responsible for the costs of housing and maintaining an inmate the day following an inmate’s conviction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the Division of Corrections is responsible for inmate’s housing costs beginning the day after the inmate’s conviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":986362,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Increasing penalties for malicious assault, unlawful assault and assault on law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase criminal penalties for malicious assault, unlawful assault and assault on a law-enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":986371,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating to false swearing in legislative proceeding","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the crime of false swearing in a legislative proceeding and penalties for violators.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":986382,"bill_number":"HB2852","title":"Relating to the preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report. The bill requires heads of spending units to prepare financial statements. The bill requires notice be given to the spending units. The bill establishes deadlines for the spending units. The bill requires training. The bill prescribes an administrative fine if the required reporting is not timely submitted. The bill provides for a response by the head of a spending unit. The bill provides for judicial appeal. The bill establishes deadlines for the submission of the comprehensive annual financial report.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2852/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2852&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986394,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Relating to disposition of vacated school buildings or other state-owned buildings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the disposition of vacated school buildings or other state-owned buildings by the Public Land Corporation and Real Estate Division within the Department of Administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986403,"bill_number":"HB2819","title":"Terminating the State Agency for Surplus Property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the State Agency for Surplus Property and to give individual state agencies the authority and discretion to dispose of tangible personal property that has reached the end of a reasonable, useful life.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2819/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2819&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986412,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"Gill Brothers World War II Veterans’ Memorial Bridge","description":"Gill Brothers World War II Veterans’ Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":986421,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Providing that the compensation level of the Chancellor for Higher Education may be no more than the salary of the Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the compensation level of the Chancellor for Higher Education may be no greater than the salary of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":986433,"bill_number":"HB2827","title":"Updating the all payor claims database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the provisions of the all payor claims database.Â","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2827/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2827&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":986439,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Dissolving Information Services and Communications Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Information Services and Communications Division under the Office of Technology, and to require the Office of Technology oversee WVNET.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":986447,"bill_number":"HB2850","title":"Relating to product liability actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit products liability actions against a seller other than the manufacturer except in limited circumstances and to define terms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2850/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2850&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":986458,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Relating to civil actions for damages brought against county commissions and municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reform the liability of municipalities and county commissions for civil actions brought by reason of a slip and fall injury due to defect or disrepair of municipal or county owned property.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":986466,"bill_number":"HB2846","title":"Including high school students participating in a competency based pharmacy technician education and training program as persons qualifying to be a pharmacy technician trainee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include high school students participating in a competency-base pharmacy technician education and training program, as persons qualifying to be a pharmacy technician trainee.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2846/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2846&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":986478,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Authorizing a temporary foreign brewers import license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize temporary thirty day licenses for out-of-state nonintoxicating beer brewers to import beer for test marketing and distribute to festivals and samplings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":986486,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Relating to erroneous tax assessments and overpayments to the county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a method by which aggrieved taxpayers, who believe that they were erroneously assessed or overpaid taxes based on an overestimation or unintentional mistake, may seek additional review by the State Auditor in order to reverse an adverse decision by a county commission. The bill clarifies that relief may be sought for overpayment of taxes by a taxpayer. The bill establishes a process to petition the Auditor for additional review of a county commission’s decision. The bill grants the Auditor express authority to order the county commission to make reimbursement or issue a tax credit where a county commission’s decision is found to be clearly erroneous. Finally, this bill grants the Auditor express authority to promulgate emergency rules in order to comply with this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2865/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2865&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":986496,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Relating to care, custody and visitation of pets involved in separation and divorce proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize courts to determine custody and visitation for pets in divorce proceedings and to allow for the inclusion of pet care, custody and visitation in property settlements and separation agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":986504,"bill_number":"HB2826","title":"Eliminating provisions and repealing statutes related to the West Virginia Health Information Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate provisions and repeal statutes related to the West Virginia Health Information Network and health information exchanges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2826/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2826&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":986516,"bill_number":"HB2823","title":"Establishing a statewide call-in center 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 may if authorized by the Commissioner of the Bureau of 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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2823/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2823&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":986525,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"Selecting and Instructing Commissioners to an Article V Convention for Proposing a United States Balanced Budget Amendment","description":"Selecting and Instructing Commissioners to an Article V Convention for Proposing a United States Balanced Budget Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":986534,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Modifying fees paid to Secretary of State","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify fees to be paid to the Secretary of State, making fees for Limited Liability Companies to be consistent with Corporations, adding a voluntary fee for businesses to expedite services to be provided by the Secretary of State, providing the Secretary of State may change fees by legislative rule, and removing statutory caps imposed on retaining funds of the office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":986543,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Creating special conditions of parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Parole to require parolees to engage in alcohol or antagonist drug opioid therapy as a special condition of parole when recommended by the Commissioner of Corrections.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":986552,"bill_number":"HB2844","title":"Relating to provisions applicable to military members and their spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a waiver of professional and occupational licensing fees for military families.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2844/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2844&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":986562,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Relating to social determinants of health","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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":986569,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Providing teachers with 3 percent pay raise","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to raise the minimum salary for teachers by three percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986581,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Allowing the owner of an antique military vehicle to display alternate registration insignia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow owners of antique military vehicles to display alternate registration insignia that is compatible with the vehicle’s original markings in lieu of a registration plate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986589,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Relating generally to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that presumed abandoned property in the form of amounts owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated, and obligations related thereto, are guided by policies, requirements and interpretations of the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2868/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2868&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":986602,"bill_number":"HB2860","title":"Relating to modification of assessments in a community enhancement district","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize modification of assessments in a community enhancement district.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2860/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2860&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":986610,"bill_number":"HB2833","title":"Specifying the contents and categories of information for inclusion in annual reports","description":"The purpose of this bill is to describe specific categories of information that must be included in the annual report of each professional licensing authority established in Chapter 30 of the West Virginia Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2833/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2833&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986623,"bill_number":"HB2821","title":"West Virginia Farm-to-Food Bank Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a credit against personal and corporate income taxes for farmers who donate edible agricultural products to food banks and other nonprofit food programs serving needy persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2821/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2821&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":986630,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"Hobert G. ‘Hobie’ Underwood Memorial Bridge","description":"Hobert G. ‘Hobie’ Underwood Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":986640,"bill_number":"HB2832","title":"Raising the amount required for competitive bidding of construction contracts by the state and its subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raising the amount required for competitive bidding of construction contracts by the state and its subdivisions, public service districts, and sanitary boards to $50,000; and excepting public service districts from competitive bidding for emergency repairs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2832/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2832&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edward Evans"},
{"bill_id":986649,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Permitting Class III and Class IV municipalities to be included in the West Virginia Tax Increment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit Class III and Class IV municipalities to be included in the West Virginia Tax Increment Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":986658,"bill_number":"HB2856","title":"Declaring public policy and legislative intent for improving the marketing, quality and frequency of passenger rail service of the Cardinal Passenger Train","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare the public policy of the state of West Virginia and the intent of the Legislature to facilitate, advance and improve the availability of interstate passenger rail service to the state by the Cardinal Passenger Train operated by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, doing business as AMTRAK, including the provision of daily passenger train service at the earliest opportunity, on railroad lines crossing the south-central region of the State from Huntington eastward to White Sulphur Springs. The Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Tourism is authorized and directed to supervise the state’s activities and to participate with other states and AMTRAK in an interstate committee to improve the Cardinal Passenger Train.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2856/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2856&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":986666,"bill_number":"HB2822","title":"Allowing honorably discharged veterans who possess certain military ratings to qualify to take an examination for licensing as a plumber, electrician, and sprinkler fitter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow honorably discharged veterans who possess certain military ratings to qualify to take an examination for licensing as a plumber, electrician, and sprinkler fitter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2822/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2822&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986675,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Limiting School Building Authority's discretion to disburse funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the School Building Authority’s discretion to disburse funds on an ad hoc basis by requiring that the School Building Authority distribute specific funds to county boards on the basis of a county’s net student enrollment. The bill further requires that county boards deposit funds into a savings account and only use said funds to facilitate school maintenance, construction or improvement projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986687,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Permitting county boards of education post professional personnel job vacancies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to post professional personnel job vacancies and provide for job applications to be submitted and considered in a timely fashion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986695,"bill_number":"HB2857","title":"West Virginia Safer Workplaces Act","description":"West Virginia Safer Workplaces Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2857/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2857&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":986701,"bill_number":"HB2854","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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2854/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2854&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edward Evans"},
{"bill_id":986709,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Requiring school counselors inform graduating students of student aid availability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school counselors to inform graduating high school students of the availability of student aid. The bill also requires all graduating high school students to apply for student aid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986721,"bill_number":"HB2829","title":"Establishing a toll-free phone line for receipt of comments from the public about state programs and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a toll-free phone line for receipt of comments from the public about state programs and services which will be reported online for all to see and review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2829/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2829&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":986729,"bill_number":"HB2859","title":"Relating generally to tax increment financing districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an option for certain governmental entities to extend the term of a tax increment financing district until December 31, 2048, if tax increment financing obligations were issued for that district in the years leading up to the most recent United States economic recession.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2859/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2859&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":986741,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Relating to Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for contracts that allow for balloon payments, require proof of mailing of notices to debtors that consumers are represented by legal counsel and prohibit class action lawsuits under this chapter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":986750,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"Increasing penalties for failure to use due caution when approaching an emergency vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance penalties for failure to use due caution when approaching an emergency vehicle using emergency signals; and authorizing tow trucks and wreckers to use red emergency lights when responding to an accident, and use another vehicle to assist in a safe recovery of a vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2867/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2867&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":986757,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Relating to limited video lottery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit limited video lottery retailers with more than one location to sell one or more of their operations to another person.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":986769,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Relating to use of aftermarket automobile crash parts","description":"This purpose of this bill is to require a warranty equal to or better than the remainder of the original manufacturer's warranty. The bill requires specification of genuine crash parts be made by the insurer. The bill requires documentation of aftermarket crash parts be made available to consumer by a repair shop. The bill permits a right of recovery by the insurer from the aftermarket crash parts distributor. The bill changes the notice statement to consumer required to be provided by motor vehicle repair shop using aftermarket crash parts by stating that the parts are warranted by the manufacturer or distributor of the parts instead of the vehicle manufacturer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986778,"bill_number":"HB2828","title":"Changing the number of strikes in jury selection in felony cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the number of strikes a defendant has in a criminal proceeding from six to four from a panel of potential jurors. The bill increases the number of strikes the prosecution has from two to four. The bill also sets forth the order the strikes are to be taken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"House rejected (Roll No. 134)","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2828/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2828&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":986787,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"Pastor Robert L. “Bob” Barker Memorial Bridge","description":"Pastor Robert L. “Bob” Barker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":986797,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Allowing military veterans who meet certain qualifications to qualify for examination for license as an emergency medical technician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military veterans who meet certain qualifications to qualify for examination for license as an emergency medical technician","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Military","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986809,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Allowing individuals at least 21 or older operate or ride motorcycle without helmet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow individuals at least twenty-one to operate a motorcycle without a helmet under specified conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 277)","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986822,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Dissolving PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Public Employees Insurance Agency and convert it to an employer-owned mutual insurance company.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Senator Ferns requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":986829,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Allowing economically depressed county to retain 50 percent of coal severance tax collected in county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a severely economically depressed county to retain fifty percent of coal severance tax collected in that county for economic development and education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":986837,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"Disability Advocacy Day","description":"Disability Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":986845,"bill_number":"HB2834","title":"relating to unlawful employment practices involving unauthorized workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that an employer’s license or authorization to operate a business in the state be suspended or revoked if the employer is convicted of certain crimes related to employment practices involving an unauthorized worker; to create a rebuttable presumption that an employer is not guilty of the offense of knowingly employing, hiring, recruiting or referring an unauthorized worker if the employer complied with federal statutory requirements for verifying employment authorization; to establish factors that the Commissioner of Labor may consider when determining whether to suspend or revoke an employer’s license or authorization to operate a business; to require an agency to suspend or revoke an employer’s license or authorization to operate a business upon receipt of an order from the Commissioner of Labor; and to establish that a public official or employee of the state has a duty report known employment of an unauthorized worker to federal immigration authorities. 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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2834/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2834&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986858,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Designating March 8, 2017, as Disability Advocacy Day","description":"Designating March 8, 2017, as Disability Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":986865,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Authorizing WV Disaster Recovery Board intervene to restore access to private property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Disaster Recovery Board to intervene to restore access to private property, real estate or other premises, when the access is destroyed as the direct result of damage from flooding or other natural or man-made causes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":986876,"bill_number":"HB2824","title":"Exempting State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2824/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2824&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":986885,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Relating to regulation and control of financing elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make significant revisions to the law regulating election financing.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":986893,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"James Earl Gibson Memorial Road","description":"James Earl Gibson Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":986904,"bill_number":"HB2820","title":"Abolishing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner; transferring its powers and duties to the State Lottery Commission; creating alcohol beverage distributors licenses; and creating a per case tax on alcohol.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2820/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2820&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986911,"bill_number":"HB2862","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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":986922,"bill_number":"HB2853","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 of education to lessen budgetary impact of serving high cost/high acuity special needs students. It also eliminates the requirements for an annual review of rules, policies and standards and federal law and a report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Educational Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2853/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2853&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":986930,"bill_number":"HB2835","title":"Permitting an individual with a current West Virginia issued license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such weapon on the campus of a state institution of higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an individual with a current West Virginia issued license to carry a concealed deadly weapon to carry such weapon on the campus of a state institution of higher education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2835/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2835&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":986941,"bill_number":"HB2848","title":"Livable Home Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for modifications to homes made more accessible for an elderly person or a person with a disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":986950,"bill_number":"HB2864","title":"Waiving certain business start-up and occupational licensing fees for low-income individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive business start-up and occupational licensing fees for low-income individuals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2864/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2864&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":986958,"bill_number":"HB2847","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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":986968,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Creating a loan tuition forgiveness program to encourage students in selected and necessary fields to remain in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a loan tuition forgiveness program to encourage students in selected and necessary fields to remain in the state; create a “New College Families” loan forgiveness program; and create a loan forgiveness program for counties with low college attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":986979,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"William B. Burgess Memorial Road","description":"William B. Burgess Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":986988,"bill_number":"HB2863","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":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2863/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2863&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":986995,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Creating medical malpractice peer review panel by Board of Medicine","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a medical malpractice peer review panel by the Board of Medicine to review medical malpractice and medical malpractice-related claim.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":987004,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Senators and Delegates Service Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit persons serving as Senators or Delegates from serving more than twelve total years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":987011,"bill_number":"HB2851","title":"Updating fee structure provisions for broker-dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update fee structure provisions for broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and certain securities offerings and opinions, and to increase the associated fund cap.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2851/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2851&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":988100,"bill_number":"HB2899","title":"Reorganizing the Division of Tourism","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the Division of Tourism as the new West Virginia Tourism Office. It transfers certain powers and duties of the Tourism Commission to the new West Virginia Tourism Office, and sets a requirement for quarterly meetings. Additionally, the bill restructures the Tourism Advertising Partnership Program as a cooperative advertising program administered by the new West Virginia Tourism Office and vests in the Executive Director all authority for expenditures of funds in the Tourism Promotion Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2899/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2899&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":988106,"bill_number":"HB2875","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2875/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2875&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":988113,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"Almond Brothers and Family Veterans Bridge","description":"Almond Brothers and Family Veterans Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":988123,"bill_number":"HB2906","title":"Emergency Medical Services Act of 2017","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, and to provide the Emergency Medical Services Council with authority and oversight over the Office of Emergency Medical Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2906/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2906&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":988132,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":988139,"bill_number":"HB2876","title":"Creating a loan tuition forgiveness program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a loan tuition forgiveness program to encourage students in selected and necessary fields to remain in the state; create a “New College Families” loan forgiveness program; and create a loan forgiveness program for counties with low college attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2876/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2876&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":988151,"bill_number":"HB2887","title":"Relating to retirement and separation incentives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Boards of Governors of institutions of higher education to develop retirement and incentive packages.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2887/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2887&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":988159,"bill_number":"HB2872","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2872/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2872&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":988169,"bill_number":"HB2898","title":"Authorizing the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to request and obtain criminal background checks of employees of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to request and obtain criminal background information about prospective employees of the Legislature.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2898/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2898&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":988178,"bill_number":"HB2892","title":"Removing requirement that persons who pass the bar in West Virginia be members of the West Virginia State Bar in order to practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove requirement that persons who pass the bar in West Virginia be members of the West Virginia State Bar in order to practice law in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2892/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":988186,"bill_number":"HB2904","title":"Reorganizing the West Virginia Health Care Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize the West Virginia Health Care Authority and update provisions related to certificate of need, health care financial disclosures and the elimination rate review from the Health Care Authority powers and duties. The bill also repeals the West Virginia Health Care Authority Revolving Loan and Grant Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2904/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2904&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":988195,"bill_number":"HB2902","title":"Requiring county school boards to provide adequate mental health and counseling services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county school boards to provide adequate mental health and counseling services in the form of the employment of a psychologist or psychiatrist to pupils to address issues stemming from drug abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2902/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2902&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":988205,"bill_number":"HB2886","title":"Relating to generally applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain schools to grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; require the West Virginia State Board of Education to promulgate rules setting the minimum standards for granting applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; and limit the schools that grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs to vocational technical schools which are accredited by the appropriate nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the United States Department of Education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2886/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2886&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":988215,"bill_number":"HB2880","title":"Relating to a comprehensive inventory of state-managed areas open to off-highway vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Natural Resources to create and publicly post a list of state-managed areas where the operation of off-highway vehicles by the public is permitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2880/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2880&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":988221,"bill_number":"HCR72","title":"Feasibility study of authorizing the House Clerk to make nonsubstantive alterations to the code","description":"Feasibility study of authorizing the House Clerk to make nonsubstantive alterations to the code","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR72/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":988229,"bill_number":"HB2878","title":"Increasing amount of authorized Federal Grant Anticipation Notes for which Division of Highways may apply","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from $200 million to $500 million the amount the Division of Highways is allowed to use to apply for Federal Grant Anticipation Notes to be reimbursed from the funds made available to West Virginia from the federal government’s Highway Fund for West Virginia. Funds obtained from this federal grant will only be used for the completion of interstate or other highway facilities designated as part of the federal-aid highway system or for toll bridges.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2878/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2878&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":988241,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Eliminating the mandated employer versus employee cost share of eighty percent employer, twenty percent employee for Public Employee Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the mandatory 80% of employer, 20% employee cost share on PEIA active employee premiums and to instead set 80% as the maximum employer share and 20% as the minimum employee share.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":988252,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"Giving all honorably discharged veterans ten extra points when successfully completing a civil service examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all honorably discharged veterans ten extra points when successfully completing a civil service examination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":988263,"bill_number":"HB2885","title":"Relating to designation of social workers in the Department of Health and Human Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have social workers identified for each elementary, middle school, junior high school and 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":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2885/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2885&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":988272,"bill_number":"HB2905","title":"Relating to animal cruelty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent animal cruelty; requiring the maintenance of a public animal shelter; providing definitions; providing for the inspection of animal shelters by humane officers or others; establishing standards for animal shelters; providing consequences for failure to follow the standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2905/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2905&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":988281,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"U S Army Air Corps PVT William James Irwin, Memorial Bridge","description":"U S Army Air Corps PVT William James Irwin, Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":988289,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Establishing a Library Facilities Improvement Fund that will serve to support library facilities construction, maintenance and improvement projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a Library Facilities Improvement Fund that will serve to support library facilities construction, maintenance and improvement projects; and set forth general structure of fund and distribution of funds; and providing for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":988297,"bill_number":"HB2883","title":"The Freedom to Prosper Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent local political subdivisions from imposing new professional and occupational licensing fees and limiting existing local fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2883/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2883&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":988316,"bill_number":"HB2896","title":"Requiring a warning light to be erected on certain roads to warn of a traffic light ahead","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a warning light be erected on certain roads to warn of a traffic light ahead.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":988323,"bill_number":"HB2903","title":"Limiting the maximum number of appointees to certain county and municipal bodies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose limits on the number of appointees to certain county and municipal bodies; and impose quorum requirements on certain county and municipal bodies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2903/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2903&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":988333,"bill_number":"HB2874","title":"Relating to the definition of Managed Timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude from the definition of managed timberland any tract or parcel of real estate that is being leased by the owner to another party for monetary gain. The subsections have been placed in alphabetical order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2874/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2874&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":988342,"bill_number":"HB2882","title":"Changing the frequency with which vehicles must be inspected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the frequency with which vehicles must be inspected; require only used motor vehicles to receive inspection upon purchase; eliminate requirements for new motor vehicles to be inspected; direct inspection fees to be placed in general revenue fund; limit the number of inspection station inspectors employed by the Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police; alter the calculation for imposing inspection fees; and repealing section related to stickers for modified vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2882/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2882&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":988350,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"Relating to the Miners Protection Act","description":"Relating to the Miners Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":988361,"bill_number":"HB2881","title":"Establishing minimum safety standards for the design of any robot operated in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish minimum safety principles for robotic technology.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2881/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2881&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":988371,"bill_number":"HB2897","title":"Raising the amount required for competitive bidding of construction contracts by the state and its subdivisions","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to raising the amount required for competitive bidding of construction contracts by the state and its subdivisions, public service districts, and sanitary boards to $50,000; and excepting public service districts from competitive bidding for emergency repairs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2897/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2897&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":988385,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Providing for paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain state employees may be granted a leave of absence with pay while providing assistance as an essential member of an emergency aid provider during a declared state of emergency.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":988394,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Removing the restriction on liquor licensees from having speakers outside or playing music outdoors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the restriction on liquor licenses from having speakers outside or playing music outdoors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":988401,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"Increasing the speed limit on highways to 75 miles per hour","description":"Increasing the speed limit on highways to 75 miles per hour","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":988411,"bill_number":"HB2894","title":"Relating to the collection of taxes on wine and intoxicating liquors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that no wine or liquor excise tax will be collected on purchases of wine or intoxicating liquors in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the final purchase of the wine or intoxicating liquor is subject to the excise tax. The bill also provides that no liter tax will be collected on wine sold in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the subsequent sale of the wine is subject to the liter tax. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2894/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2894&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":988422,"bill_number":"HB2895","title":"Restoring employees’ rights associated with agreeing to be represented by a labor organization","description":"the purpose of this bill is to restore employees’ right to agree to be represented by a labor organization; allowing a majority of similarly situated employees to vote to be represented by a labor union, and requiring all employees represented by a union to pay their fair share for labor union representation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2895/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2895&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":988432,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Relating to alternate sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain alternate sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":988439,"bill_number":"HB2877","title":"Relating to fees collected to conduct criminal background checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the superintendent the ability to set the fees for services under the central abuse registry related to background checks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2877/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2877&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":988449,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"James L. ‘Bud’ Hall, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"James L. ‘Bud’ Hall, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":988460,"bill_number":"HB2879","title":"Authorizing the Governor to issue executive orders to furlough state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor to issue executive orders to furlough state employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2879/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2879&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":988469,"bill_number":"HB2900","title":"Relating to the Office of Technology","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Information Services and Communications Division under the Office of Technology, and to require the Office of Technology oversee WVNET.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2900/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2900&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":988482,"bill_number":"HB2884","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 five years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2884/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2884&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":988490,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Including electronic communications to and from inmates with the types of communications that the Division of Corrections currently monitors and may record","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add electronic communications to the Division of Corrections existing ability to monitor inmate communications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":988500,"bill_number":"HB2889","title":"Allowing military veterans with certain military ratings to qualify for examinations required of a probationary police officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military veterans with certain military ratings to take examinations required for successful completion of a police officer’s probation period.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2889/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2889&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":988510,"bill_number":"HB2870","title":"Addressing certain cross references in the code that are no longer correct with regard to definitions of child abuse and neglect, child abuse or neglect, juvenile offender, delinquent, child abuse and domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address certain cross references in the code that are no longer correct with regard to definitions of “child abuse and neglect,” “child abuse or neglect,” “juvenile offender,” “delinquent,” “child abuse,” “domestic violence,” “abused child” and “child sexual abuse.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2870/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2870&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":988518,"bill_number":"HB2893","title":"Relating to the Land Division of the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of money the Land Division of the Department of Agriculture may retain from various sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2893/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2893&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":988540,"bill_number":"SCR30","title":"Urging US Congress convene to propose amendment to US Constitution restoring free and fair elections","description":"Urging US Congress convene to propose amendment to US Constitution restoring free and fair elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR30/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":988589,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Relating to fees collected to conduct criminal background checks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the superintendent the ability to set the fees for services under the central abuse registry related to background checks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":988639,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Establishing penalties for filing false claims by doctors or lawyers for disability benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for doctors and lawyers to knowingly file a fraudulent claim for disability benefits or providing substantive information in support of a fraudulent claim. The bill establishes the penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":988691,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Creating Office of Rural Health within Center for Rural Health Development, Inc.","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Office of Rural Health Policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":988744,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Claims against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency reached its budget limit. Total amount from General Revenue:Â $305,755.24 Total amount from State Road Fund:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $650.00","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":988794,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Authorizing City of South Charleston levy special district excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the City of South Charleston to levy a special district excise tax for the benefit of the South Charleston Park Place Economic Opportunity Development District.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":988849,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"Declaring pornography public health crisis","description":"Declaring pornography public health crisis","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":988900,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Relating to Statewide Independent Living Council","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the West Virginia Independent Living Act and provisions relating to the statewide Independent Living Council to conform to requirements of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":988952,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"US Navy BT2 Mark Edward Hutchison Memorial Bridge","description":"US Navy BT2 Mark Edward Hutchison Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":989003,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Memorializing Frank Cuomo, Jr.","description":"Memorializing Frank Cuomo, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":989649,"bill_number":"HB2924","title":"Relating to installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989657,"bill_number":"HB2915","title":"Relating to registration requirements of the sex offender registration act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add persons who have been adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for conduct related to qualifying offenses to comply with the registration requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":989665,"bill_number":"HB2918","title":"Creating a felony penalty of life without mercy for the first degree murder of a law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a penalty for the offense of killing a law-enforcement officer. The penalty is life without mercy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2918/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2918&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":989674,"bill_number":"HB2933","title":"Relating to the consumers sales and service taxes and use taxes","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to reduce the rate of the consumer sales and service tax and use tax; to provide for further reductions to the rate of tax under certain circumstances and to eliminate certain exemptions and special rates.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2933/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2933&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":989681,"bill_number":"HB2913","title":"Relating to the licensing of advance deposit wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the licensing of advance deposit wagering. The bill provides for source market fees. The bill provides for the distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders but not within thirty miles of any licensed racing association, for distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders located within thirty miles of a licensed racing association, and for distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders located within thirty miles of two or more licensed racing associations. The bill provides for regulatory authority in the Racing Commission over advance deposit wagering. The bill provides for the assessment and imposition of regulatory fees and taxes on advance deposit wagering licensees' wagering by account holders and for the distribution of the fees and taxes. The bill prohibits advance deposit wagering in West Virginia unless conducted through an advance deposit wagering licensee or as otherwise provided by law. The bill provides for criminal penalties for accepting or attempting to accept advance deposit wagers without a license and provides authority for the Racing Commission to seek civil remedies and damages. The bill and provides that all advance deposit wagers placed by residents within the state is considered to be wagering within West Virginia subject to the laws of this state and rules of the Racing Commission. The bill authorizes rule-making. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2913/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2913&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":989694,"bill_number":"HB2930","title":"Allowing powerball, hot lotto, and mega millions 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":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2930/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2930&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":989701,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of county surveyors","description":"Relating to nonpartisan election of county surveyors","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":989709,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Allowing State Police Academy expand sale of items from post exchange to general public","description":"Allowing State Police Academy expand sale of items from post exchange to general public","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":989720,"bill_number":"HB2908","title":"Making appropriations of public money out of the Treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article VI of the Constitution","description":"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":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2908/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2908&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":989728,"bill_number":"HB2919","title":"Relating to parking along state highways","description":"This purpose of this bill is to prohibit local authorities from allowing parking along U.S. or primary state highways when doing so reduces flow of traffic to less than one lane of traffic moving in each direction. The bill provides exception for one-way state highways. The bill requires the Division of Highways to erect appropriate signage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2919/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2919&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":989737,"bill_number":"HB2925","title":"Permitting a child sixteen years of age or older to petition for a change of parental custody","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a child sixteen years of age or older to petition for a change of parental custody.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2925/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2925&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":989748,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Relating generally to certification and qualifications of sanitarians","description":"Relating generally to certification and qualifications of sanitarians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":989757,"bill_number":"HB2917","title":"Changing the Unborn Victims of Violence Act to the Unborn Victims of Abuse Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act to the Unborn Victims of Abuse Act. The bill permits a “person” to be exempt from a certain provision of the act. The bill defines the term “person.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2917/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2917&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":989767,"bill_number":"HB2932","title":"Providing owner of conservation easement be given the right of first refusal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the owner of a conservation easement be given the right of first refusal to purchase land upon which it holds the easement when a landowner intends to sell land upon which the easement exists.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989776,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Adjusting tax rate on wind-powered generating units","description":"Adjusting tax rate on wind-powered generating units","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":989783,"bill_number":"HB2916","title":"Authorizing certain first responders to carry firearms","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize supervising entities to authorize ambulance crew members, firefighters, rescue squad members and emergency service personnel to carry firearms. It specifies the training required for them to be eligible to carry a firearm and allows them to be reimbursed for the cost of the training.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2916/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2916&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":989795,"bill_number":"HB2922","title":"Reducing the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2922/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2922&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":989804,"bill_number":"HB2920","title":"Providing mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking drugs into the state and for other drug offenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the penalties and mandatory minimum sentences for drug traffickers bringing drugs into the state and for distributing drugs. The enhanced penalties apply to those individuals previously been convicted of a drug offense and who are in possession of a certain threshold of drugs at the time of the arrest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2920/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2920&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":989813,"bill_number":"HB2910","title":"Relating to autonomous vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize autonomous vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2910/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2910&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":989821,"bill_number":"HB2912","title":"Abolishing regional service education agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish regional education service agencies; transfer duties, powers and services of regional education service agencies to various government agencies; establish that state board rules about regional education service agencies remain in effect until new rules promulgated; transfer all property and records of the regional education service agencies to the state board; provide that the rules previously promulgated by the state board regarding regional education service agencies shall remain in effect until new rules are promulgated; and delete references to the regional education service agencies throughout the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2912/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2912&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989833,"bill_number":"HB2929","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":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2929/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2929&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":989840,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Providing exception to waste for certain oil and gas development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception to waste for certain oil and gas development, and to encourage the efficient and economic development of oil and gas resources by providing that a lawful use of mineral property that has been consented to by two thirds of the mineral interest owners is permissible, is not waste, and is not a trespass. The bill provides that cotenants are not liable for damages for the use of their mineral property when an accounting is provided and the prorata share of revenues and costs are distributed to each consenting cotenant or reserved for unknown or unlocatable tenants. The bill also provides for an acreage weighted average royalty interest, free of post-production expenses, to each nonconsenting cotenant. The bill prevents waste by authorizing the development by horizontal drilling of multiple adjacent leases held by the same operator provided that the operator has a surface use agreement with all surface owners whose tracts may be disturbed by joint development. The bill also addresses the manner by which royalties are distributed to owners affected by joint development, and provides that the royalties may not be reduced by post-production expenses. Finally, the bill provides its provisions are severable.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":989850,"bill_number":"HB2909","title":"Abolishing the office environmental advocate within the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to abolish the office of environmental advocate effective July 1, 2017. Unused funds are to be deposited into the State General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2909/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2909&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":989860,"bill_number":"HB2926","title":"Relating to the comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to to require ACT and ACT Aspire to be used as the comprehensive statewide student assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2926/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2926&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989872,"bill_number":"HB2931","title":"Authorizing shut-in of oil and gas wells in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent waste of oil and gas. The bill provides for payment of shut-in royalty or shut-in payments and for deferment of certain charges or fees in certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2931/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2931&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989880,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to verify legal employment status of contractors and vendor’s employees for certain road and bridge contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that Department of Highways contracts in excess of $500,000 be entered into with contractors who verify that its employees and those employees of any subcontractors only utilize workers lawfully working in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":989888,"bill_number":"SB577","title":"Licensing of advance deposit wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the licensing of advance deposit wagering. The bill provides for source market fees. The bill provides for the distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders but not within thirty miles of any licensed racing association, for distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders located within thirty miles of a licensed racing association, and for distribution of those fees from wagers made by account holders located within thirty miles of two or more licensed racing associations. The bill provides for regulatory authority in the Racing Commission over advance deposit wagering. The bill provides for the assessment and imposition of regulatory fees and taxes on advance deposit wagering licensees' wagering by account holders and for the distribution of the fees and taxes. The bill prohibits advance deposit wagering in West Virginia unless conducted through an advance deposit wagering licensee or as otherwise provided by law. The bill provides for criminal penalties for accepting or attempting to accept advance deposit wagers without a license and provides authority for the Racing Commission to seek civil remedies and damages. The bill and provides that all advance deposit wagers placed by residents within the state is considered to be wagering within West Virginia subject to the laws of this state and rules of the Racing Commission. The bill authorizes rule-making. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB577/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=577&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":989898,"bill_number":"HB2935","title":"Relating to state flood protection planning","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the state Flood Protection Planning Council and authorize certain duties; and establish a Joint Legislative Committee on Flooding.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2935/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2935&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":989907,"bill_number":"HB2911","title":"Increasing the number of video lottery terminals authorized for retailers and fraternal societies or veteran's organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the number of video lottery terminals authorized for retailers and fraternal societies or veteran's organizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2911/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2911&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":989919,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Transferring certain revenues derived from racetrack video lottery and racetrack table games","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer all the funds now existing or created in the future in the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the Excess Lottery Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989929,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"U.S. Army SPC Larry E. Nunnery, Sr. Memorial Highway","description":"U.S. Army SPC Larry E. Nunnery, Sr. Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":989937,"bill_number":"SB574","title":"Relating generally to trusts and administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections and improvements to the West Virginia Uniform Trust Code and its companion provisions in the West Virginia Code dealing with trusts which was passed in 2011 as H.B. 2551.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB574/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=574&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":989949,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Establishing a website clearinghouse for sharing information about potential sources of revenue, financial, technical and legal assistance for government agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an intergovernmental clearinghouse to share information among agencies of state and local government regarding potential sources of revenue and technical and legal assistance for government agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":989958,"bill_number":"HJR23","title":"Relating to the establishment of a general fund expenditure limit","description":"Relating to the establishment of a general fund expenditure limit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR23/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":989965,"bill_number":"HB2934","title":"Eliminating the tax brackets under the personal income tax and changing the rate of the tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the tax brackets under the personal income tax and change the rate of the tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2934/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2934&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":989977,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Relating to powers and duties of the Commissioner of Public Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify administration of local boards of health; provide for regionalization of administration and services of local health departments; require local health departments to bill health insurance plans for services that are provided; mandate development of needle exchange programs in local health departments; and provide for rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":989986,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"Study of the costs and benefits of medicinal marijuana","description":"Study of the costs and benefits of medicinal marijuana","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":989996,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Relating generally to shooting ranges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit nuisance actions against shooting ranges for noises. The bill prohibits ordinances regulating to shooting ranges that are more stringent than such ordinances in effect at the time a shooting range was constructed or planned.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":990004,"bill_number":"HB2907","title":"Relating to real property option to purchase contracts executed with lease agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish consumer protections for rent-to-own land contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":990012,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"Diversification of the economies of West Virginia’s southern coalfield communities","description":"Diversification of the economies of West Virginia’s southern coalfield communities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":990021,"bill_number":"HB2928","title":"Creating a low-interest student loan refinancing program for teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a low interest student loan refinancing program for teachers. The bill creates a special fund. The bill establishes allocations to the fund. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill establishes eligibility requirements. The bill establishes a refinancing rate. The bill provides for rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2928/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2928&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991286,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Relating generally to coal mining, coal mining safety and environmental protection","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns coal mining, coal mining safety and environmental protection. The bill creates a special reclamation water trust fund. The bill establishes additional duties for the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill permits coal operators to request that preblast surveys be limited to owners and occupants of man-made structures. The bill eliminates certain bond requirements. The bill provides that bonds may not be released until certain conditions are met. The bill provides for plugging and cleaning out of certain gas wells. The bill adds legislative findings. The bill provides that the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training to be within the Department of Commerce. The bill makes the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training responsible for safety, compliance visits and enforcement of state mine inspections. The bill eliminates certain boards and committees. The bill requires mine inspectors to provide safety compliance assistance in improving the miner’s health and safety and to improve existing safety plans and programs. The bill adopts the federal standards in lieu of existing state standards in numerous areas of coal mining. The bill makes changes to who may serve on the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill changes the board’s powers and duties. The bill transfers the duties of the board of Miners’ Training, Education and Certification and the duties of the former Mine Inspectors' Examining Board to the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill provides that the Mine Safety Technology Task Force to be continued as a part of the duties and powers of the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill provides that mine rescue teams be staffed by the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. The bill requires a mine emergency plan be developed. The bill establishes conditions when a person is permitted to perform mine rescue duties. The bill deletes certain definitions. The bill changes certain existing definitions. The bill removes certain criminal penalties. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":991287,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Relating generally to administration of trusts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections to the Uniform Trust Code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":991288,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"US Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Road","description":"US Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":991289,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Creating independent redistricting commission with certain requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an independent redistricting commission to propose redistricting plans during census years. The commission consists of five members who are initially nominated by the state election commission. The actual appointments are made by the leaders of both houses of the Legislature and by the first four commission members selected. The commission’s main task is to propose plans to the Legislature which is based on constitutional and legal requirements and considerations and which is removed from stark political aspirations or concerns. The bill provides that commission members receive remuneration and reimbursement of expenses associated with their work. The bill also requires that the commission publish their proposal to the public at large, fully address any legislator’s questions before issuing a final draft proposal and submitting the plan to the full body of the Legislature for its action. The bill allows for multiple plans, if the Legislature or governor reject a plan. The bill gives the Supreme Court of Appeals the final decision if the Legislature and governor cannot agree on three potential plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":991290,"bill_number":"SB583","title":"Abolishing Office of Environmental Advocate within DEP","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to abolish the office of environmental advocate effective July 1, 2017. Unused funds are to be deposited into the State General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB583/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=583&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":991291,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Limiting funds deducted from Unclaimed Property Fund during fiscal year","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the amount of funds from the Unclaimed Property Fund that may be deducted during a fiscal year for the purpose of paying expenses of administering the Unclaimed Property Fund and the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":991292,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Relating to locomotive crew size","description":"The purpose of this bill is to strike the code section regarding locomotive power units and helper units. Court decisions have rendered this section moot.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":991293,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"US Army Ranger SGT Richard E. Arden Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army Ranger SGT Richard E. Arden Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":991294,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Joe Manchin, III Office Building","description":"Joe Manchin, III Office Building","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":991295,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Exempting farm winery from certain taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt a farm winery from certain taxes on the selling or distribution of wine, when that wine is made on the farm winery and is sold at retail to the public on the premises of the farm winery.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-11","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-11","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":991296,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating generally to copies of health care records furnished to patients","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new fee structure for the furnishment of health care records, allowing records to be furnished to a patient’s personal representative and establishing a limit on the total fee allowable for the furnishment of a patient’s health care record.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":991313,"bill_number":"HB2939","title":"Relating to the sale of items in the State Police Academy post exchange to the public","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the superintendent the ability to expand the sale of items from the post exchange to the general public.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 205, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2939/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2939&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":991314,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Creating a tax credit for improving facades in historic districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for improving facades in historic districts. The bill provides that individuals and corporations are entitled to a twenty-five percent tax credit of the replacement cost of a historic façade. The bill sets forth conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991315,"bill_number":"HB2943","title":"Authorizing the Lottery Commission to introduce games whose winning tickets are determined by the outcome of a licensed horse race","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to introduce games whose winning tickets are determined by the outcome of a licensed horse race.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2943/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2943&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":991316,"bill_number":"HB2954","title":"Establishing 1 a.m. as the cutoff time for selling liquor in retail establishments and private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish 1 a.m. as the cutoff time for selling liquor in retail establishments and private clubs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2954/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2954&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":991317,"bill_number":"HB2960","title":"Providing additional circumstance allowing the Tax Commissioner to withdraw tax liens","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Tax Commissioner or his designee to withdraw a lien upon certain determinations, thereby possibly allowing a taxpayer to obtain a better credit rating.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2960/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2960&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991320,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"U.S. Marine Sergeant David Paul McCord Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Sergeant David Paul McCord Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":991322,"bill_number":"HB2949","title":"Exempting specified Division of Natural Resources’ contracts for some replacement, repair or design for repairs to facilities from review and approval requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt specified Division of Natural Resources’ contracts for some replacement, repair or design for repairs to facilities from review and approval requirements of the Division of Purchasing.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2949/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2949&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":991323,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"U.S. Army SPC John R. Tennant Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC John R. Tennant Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":991324,"bill_number":"HB2966","title":"Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sentencing Commission.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2966/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2966&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":991325,"bill_number":"HB2972","title":"Requiring service stations that sell motor fuel to the public have backup generators for use during emergencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require service stations that sell motor fuel to the public have backup generators for use during emergencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2972/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2972&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":991328,"bill_number":"HB2948","title":"Establishing timelines for taking final action on certain permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require certain state agencies to take final action on certain completed permit applications within thirty days if uncontested, or ninety days if contested, unless other timelines exist.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2948/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2948&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":991329,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Prohibiting insurers from cancelling or failing to renew insurance policies do to the mere filing of a claim that was later denied","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurers from cancelling insurance policies doe to the mere filing of a claim that was later denied or to the policy holders inquiry about whether a loss is covered under the policy. The bill permits the cancellation of policies for numerous frivolous or unfounded claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":991332,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Granting the State Auditor the authority to audit the books and records of local economic development authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. grant the State Auditor the authority to audit the books and records of local economic development authorities. The bill permits, in the alternative, the authority to be audited by an independent certified public accountant with copies forwarded to the county commission and the auditor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":991333,"bill_number":"HB2970","title":"Relating generally to additional county excise taxes on the privilege of transferring real property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §8A-12-21 which imposes an additional county excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property for the purposes of funding farmland preservation, and to replace the same by amending §11-22-2 to add subsection (c) which allows an additional county excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property for the purposes of funding the county farmland preservation program and the operations, programs and activities of the local economic development corporation or authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2970/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2970&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":991334,"bill_number":"HB2977","title":"Pothole app and map","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop an app and a map that permits individuals to report, and keep track of, potholes on the roads and streets of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":991336,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Requiring emergency service organizations create towing service districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require emergency service organizations to create districts whereby towing services within a district may be dispatched or implement a policy whereby all available towing services within an area currently served by an organization are dispatched on a rotating basis. The bill continues the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction over the towing service providers themselves. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":991337,"bill_number":"HB2959","title":"Requiring all pawnbrokers to upload pictures to their website of all pawned items","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require pawnbrokers to post pictures of all items pawned to an Internet site they maintain for a period of one month before they may sell the items. This should help deter the pawning of stolen items.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2959/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2959&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991338,"bill_number":"HB2973","title":"Preserving and transferring firefighter training courses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require RESAs to cease offering firefighting courses and to transfer responsibility for providing those services to the WVU Cooperative Extension Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2973/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2973&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":991339,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Budget Stabilization Act of 2017","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement several temporary tax increases to stabilize the state budget; including establishing a 3% food tax, increasing personal income tax rates; increasing tobacco taxes; and increasing the corporate net income tax rate; all to expire effective July 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":991341,"bill_number":"HB2962","title":"Enlarging the authority of the Tax Commissioner to perform background investigations of employees and contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to Amend 11-1-1(e) to enlarge the authority of the Tax Commissioner to perform background investigations of employees and contractors and make technical corrections. Enactment of this bill is necessary for the Tax Commissioner to receive federal tax information for the Internal Revenue Service.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2962/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2962&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991342,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Relating generally to employer withholding of taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the due date for employers to file their annual reconciliation and withholding statements with the Tax Commissioner to January 31, which date is consistent with the date by which employers must file their annual employer withholding reconciliation statements with the Internal Revenue Service; and to require more employers to file W-2 information electronically with the Tax Commissioner. Additionally, obsolete language would be deleted from the current law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":991346,"bill_number":"HB2944","title":"Requiring the Insurance Commissioner to regulate professional bondsmen","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the regulation of the bail bondsmen business by the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":991347,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the refugee absorptive capacity act; short title; definitions; state office for refugees; moratorium applications and cessations; fiscal impact assessment; and reports required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":991348,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Increasing the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":991349,"bill_number":"HB2981","title":"Limiting the number of days members of the Legislature may receive compensation during an extended and extraordinary session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the compensation of members of the Legislature to no more than five days in a special session where a budget bill has not been enacted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":991352,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Eliminating tax lien waiver requirement for estates of nonresidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the personal representative of a nonresident decedent apply to the Tax Commissioner for a certificate releasing all real property situate in this state from any estate tax lien, because West Virginia does not impose an estate tax or an inheritance tax on estates of persons dying after December 31, 2004.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":991355,"bill_number":"HB2937","title":"Authorizing county assessors to make separate entries in their land books","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow portions of otherwise exempt property that are being used for nonexempt purposes to be separately assessed and taxed for property tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2937/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2937&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991356,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Relating to reproduction, distribution and sale of tax maps","description":"The purpose of this bill is to: (i) Create a stable funding source for each county assessor to maintain and update paper and digital tax maps, (ii) promote the sale and distribution of the paper and digital tax maps for the benefit of the public and (iii) override any nonconformity between the language of the statute and the associated legislative rule.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 95, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":991357,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Relating to the right of municipalities and counties to buy real estate for delinquent taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the right of municipalities and counties to buy real estate for delinquent taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991358,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Relating to public school education in dating violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence prevention","description":"This purpose of this bill is to ensure that public schools integrate age-appropriate components of effective and evidence-based programs on the prevention of dating violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence into their existing programs and curricula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":991359,"bill_number":"HB2979","title":"Creating a resort license for the sale of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a resort license for the sale of alcoholic liquors and nonintoxicating beers throughout the premises of a resort.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2979/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2979&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":991362,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Relating to the theft of consumer identity protections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include protection for theft of identity information of persons sixty years of age or older or individuals under eighteen years of age. The bill; adds definitions; provides that a report to law-enforcement agency that a person’s identifying information has been lost or stolen is prima facie evidence of identity theft. And the bill provides both misdemeanor and felony penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":991364,"bill_number":"HB2950","title":"Requiring the State Superintendent of Schools to have a terminal degree","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Superintendent of Schools to have a terminal degree.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2950/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2950&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":991365,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Relating to advance deposit wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Advanced Deposit Wagering in West Virginia, to provide definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991366,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Creating WV Counseling Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Counseling Protection Act. The bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying or restricting mental health providers from providing counseling, or any patient from receiving counseling, intended to aid patients in certain self-determined objectives. The bill provides for judicial relief. The bill provides for attorney fees and costs. The bill provides a purpose. The bill makes findings. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":991367,"bill_number":"HB2965","title":"Relating to Capitol Complex security access","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons who regularly do business at Building 1 of the State Capitol Complex, the opportunity to get an exterior door access security card, after being subject to a background check and paying a $250 fee, upon approval of the Director of the Division of Protective Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2965/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2965&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":991368,"bill_number":"HB2947","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":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2947/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2947&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":991372,"bill_number":"HB2982","title":"Relating to allowing Powerball, Mega Millions and Hot Lotto ticket winners to remain anonymous","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Powerball, Mega Millions and Hot Lotto ticket winners to remain anonymous. It provides procedures by which such winners can request anonymity and provides an exemption under the Freedom of Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2982/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2982&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":991374,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Urging Congress reassess federal definition of industrial hemp","description":"Urging Congress reassess federal definition of industrial hemp","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":991375,"bill_number":"HB2975","title":"Authorizing the change of charging 911 fees to land line telephone bills to being charged to electric bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the change of the charging 911 fees from land line telephone bills to electric bills.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":991376,"bill_number":"HB2953","title":"Establishing the Southern West Virginia Lake Development Study Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate a study of the feasibility of constructing a large lake or lakes in the southern counties of this state as a mechanism for revitalization of that area of our state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2953/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2953&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edward Evans"},
{"bill_id":991377,"bill_number":"HB2957","title":"Relating to labor; employer’s bond for wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure by which a charitable gaming licensee may appeal the Tax Commissioner’s sanctions against the licensee for violations of the charitable gaming laws, by allowing the licensee to petition the Office of Tax Appeals for an administrative hearing rather than the Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2957/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2957&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991382,"bill_number":"HB2938","title":"Relating to deduction from jail sentence for litter cleanup","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for sentence reduction of jail inmates who participate in cleaning up litter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":991383,"bill_number":"HB2978","title":"Relating generally to trusts and their administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections and improvements to the West Virginia Uniform Trust Code and its companion provisions in the West Virginia Code dealing with trusts which was passed in 2011 as H.B. 2551.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2978/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2978&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":991385,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Requiring DMV create registration plate for full-size special purpose off-road vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to create a special registration plate for full-size special purpose off-road vehicles, self-assembled or modified original equipment manufactured vehicles, that would give the vehicles the same limited access to roads as all-terrain vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":991386,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Allowing county assessors make separate entries in land books when real property is partly used for exempt and partly nonexempt purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow portions of otherwise exempt property that are being used for nonexempt purposes to be separately assessed and taxed for property tax purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":991387,"bill_number":"HB2958","title":"Relating generally to development of infrastructure in the state","description":"The bill provides for the construction of a state-wide, fiber optic broadband infrastructure network, known as broadband middle mile, to be purchased and owned by the state. The bill adds and defines new terms and creates a separate infrastructure fund for broadband middle mile infrastructure projects. The bill requires certain agencies to apply for grants in furtherance of the article, provides additional powers to the Water Development Authority and creates the West Virginia Broadband Middle Mile Infrastructure Revenue Debt Service Fund. The bill authorizes the issuance of broadband middle mile revenue bonds, provides for contents of trust agreement and trustee for bonds, and specifies remedies available to bondholders, noteholders and trustees. The bill makes broadband middle mile infrastructure revenue bonds lawful investments and provides for purchase, cancellation and refunding of bonds. The bill declares that the bonds are not state debts and are exempt from state taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2958/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2958&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991389,"bill_number":"HB2980","title":"Relating to civil lawsuit filing fees for multiple defendant civil action","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a $10 fee for each additional defendant plead in a civil action.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2980/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2980&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":991391,"bill_number":"HB2963","title":"Eliminating tax lien waiver requirement for estates of nonresidents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the personal representative of a nonresident decedent apply to the Tax Commissioner for a certificate releasing all real property situate in this state from any estate tax lien, because West Virginia does not impose an estate tax or an inheritance tax on estates of persons dying after December 31, 2004.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2963/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2963&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991392,"bill_number":"HB2951","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":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":991393,"bill_number":"HB2945","title":"Relating to exemptions from mandated immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2945/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2945&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":991396,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting study of potential alternatives to current recycling methods for municipalities","description":"Requesting study of potential alternatives to current recycling methods for municipalities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":991397,"bill_number":"HB2967","title":"Relating generally to administration of estates and trusts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirements for the State Tax Commissioner to administer the fiduciary supervisor/fiduciary commissioner qualifying test and annual training seminar. Â These responsibilities will be given to the respective county commissions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2967/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2967&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991400,"bill_number":"SB586","title":"Changing fees for custom slaughters from annual to triennial","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the annual fees for custom slaughters, custom processors or distributors to triennial fees.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB586/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=586&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":991401,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing four-year social worker pilot program","description":"Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study establishing four-year social worker pilot program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":991402,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Requiring DNR study using nonemployee workforce to perform improvements in state parks and forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to study the feasibility of using a nonemployee work force to perform improvements in state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":991403,"bill_number":"HB2961","title":"Relating generally to charitable bingo games and charitable raffles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure by which a charitable gaming licensee may appeal the Tax Commissioner’s sanctions against the licensee for violations of the charitable gaming laws, by allowing the licensee to petition the Office of Tax Appeals for an administrative hearing rather than the Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2961/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2961&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991405,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Providing independent redistricting commission propose redistricting plans during census years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for an independent redistricting commission to propose redistricting plans during census years. The commission consists of five members who are initially nominated by the State Election Commission. The actual appointments are made by the leaders of both houses of the Legislature and by the first four commission members selected. The commission’s main task is to propose plans to the Legislature based on Constitutional and legal requirements and considerations and which is removed from stark political aspirations or concerns. The bill provides that commission members receive remuneration and reimbursement of expenses associated with their work. The bill also requires that the commission publish their proposal to the public at large, fully address any legislator’s questions before issuing a final draft proposal and submitting the plan to the full body of the Legislature for its action. The bill allows for multiple plans, if the Legislature or Governor reject a plan. The bill gives the Supreme Court of Appeals the final decision if the Legislature and Governor cannot agree on three potential plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":991408,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Relating to dangerous weapons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States from payment of fees and costs required by this section for a license to carry deadly weapons. This exemption already applies to former law-enforcement officers who are honorably retired.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":991409,"bill_number":"HB2941","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to utilize the Attorney General for all legal assistance and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make clear that the DOH shall utilize the Attorney General for legal assistance and services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2941/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2941&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":991410,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Urging DOT use existing signage on highways to display appropriate highway safety messages","description":"Urging DOT use existing signage on highways to display appropriate highway safety messages","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":991411,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Requiring purchases to be made at lowest retail price available at level of quality sought by the spending unit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate master contracts or other statewide contracts that agencies must currently use to purchase certain commodities. Spending units must purchase commodities, printing and services at the lowest retail price for the spending unit's desired level of quality within a reasonable geographical market area.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":991412,"bill_number":"HB2956","title":"Establishing a new special revenue fund, designated the Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a new special revenue fund, designated the Adult Drug Court Participation Fund, for the purpose of collecting and remitting moneys to the State Treasury for participation in an adult drug court program administered by the Supreme Court of Appeals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991413,"bill_number":"HB2968","title":"Requiring moneys collected from the sale of timber realized through management of the state-owned forests and parks be distributed on a pro rata basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the moneys collected from the sale of timber realized through management of the state-owned forests and parks be distributed on a pro rata basis to the specific forest or park that was timbered. The bill creates a special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2968/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2968&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":991855,"bill_number":"HB3073","title":"Relating generally to public service districts and their boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the population size of towns that may appoint a member to a public service board. The bill decreases the population size of towns that may appoint additional members to the board. The bill increases the number of board members in certain cases. The bill provides that the secretary and treasurers of the boards are to paid reasonable salaries approved by a majority of the board members.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3073/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3073&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991856,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly expose another individual to HIV","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to willfully expose another individual to HIV without his or her consent; impose penalties; and impose civil liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":991857,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Creating uniform system of recording and indexing fictitious names used by sole proprietors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a uniform system of recording and indexing of fictitious names used by sole proprietors in this state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":991858,"bill_number":"HB3006","title":"Exempting certain contracts between the Department of Health and Human Resources and West Virginia University, Marshall University or the School for Osteopathic Medicine from state purchasing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain contracts between the Department of Health and Human Resources and West Virginia University or Marshall University from state purchasing requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3006/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3006&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":991862,"bill_number":"HB3023","title":"Relating to public school education assessment of students for dyslexia and dyscalculia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifying State Board of Education and local school boards responsibilities relating to students with dyslexia or dyscalculia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3023/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3023&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":991863,"bill_number":"HB3030","title":"Relating to appeals as a matter of right in the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that appeals to the Supreme Court are a matter of right and that every party has an opportunity to be heard. The bill sets forth exceptions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3030/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3030&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":991864,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Requiring paving contracts for state highways to have special requirements to prevent potholes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require paving contracts for state highways to have special requirements to prevent potholes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991866,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Deputy Sheriff SGT. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","description":"Deputy Sheriff SGT. Justin Alan Thompson Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":991868,"bill_number":"HB3050","title":"Creating a special revenue account for each county in the State of West Virginia for coal severance taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account for each county in the State of West Virginia for coal severance taxes; and make the funds in the special revenue account exclusively available for use by county governments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3050/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3050&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":991873,"bill_number":"HB3094","title":"Cotenancy and Lease Integration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception to waste for certain oil and gas development, and to encourage the efficient and economic development of oil and gas resources by providing that a lawful use of mineral property that has been consented to by three‑fourths of the mineral interest owners is permissible, is not waste, and is not a trespass. The bill provides that cotenants are not liable for damages for the use of their mineral property when an accounting is provided and the prorata share of revenues and costs are distributed to each consenting cotenant or reserved for unknown or unlocatable tenants. The bill also provides for an acreage weighted average royalty interest, free of post‑production expenses, to each nonconsenting cotenant. The bill prevents waste by authorizing the development by horizontal drilling of multiple adjacent leases held by the same operator provided that the operator has a surface use agreement with all surface owners whose tracts may be disturbed by joint development. The bill also addresses the manner by which royalties are distributed to owners affected by joint development, and provides that the royalties may not be reduced by post‑production expenses. Finally, the bill provides its provisions are severable. 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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3094/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3094&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":991874,"bill_number":"HB3100","title":"Increasing penalties for public school employees that embezzle public funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for school employees convicted of embezzling public funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3100/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3100&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":991875,"bill_number":"HB3079","title":"Relating to records of charitable institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect the identity of private persons supporting charities through financial or nonfinancial contributions. The bill also provides for enforcement provisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3079/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3079&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John O'Neal"},
{"bill_id":991879,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia relating to exempting honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for an election to amend the state Constitution to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been determined to have a ten percent or more disability from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":991882,"bill_number":"HB3055","title":"Relating to the preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report. The bill requires heads of spending units to prepare financial statements. The bill requires notice be given to the spending units. The bill establishes deadlines for the spending units. The bill requires training. The bill prescribes an administrative fine if the required reporting is not timely submitted. The bill provides for a response by the head of a spending unit. The bill provides for judicial appeal. The bill establishes deadlines for the submission of the comprehensive annual financial report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3055/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3055&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":991883,"bill_number":"HB3076","title":"Relating to immunity from liability to uninsured motorists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit certain uninsured motorists from recovering noneconomic damages from an insured motorist. The bill provides exceptions and defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3076/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3076&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":991885,"bill_number":"HB3098","title":"Relating to the crime of defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests and its penalties","description":"style='color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to modify the crime of defrauding drug and alcohol screening tests and its penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3098/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3098&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":991886,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Relating to procurement of technical infrastructure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide more flexibility to state agencies for the procurement of technical infrastructure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":991890,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Prohibiting a person appointed agent under a power of attorney from exerting undue influence over the principal","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to define undue influence and prohibit exoneration of a fiduciary who has exerted undue influence over a principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":991892,"bill_number":"HB3087","title":"Economic and Community Development Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an Economic and Community Development Task Force. The bill sets forth the composition of task force. The bill requires a report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991894,"bill_number":"HB3031","title":"Creating a state program allowing high school students advance to getting a college degree or technical training while in high school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new state program that allows high school students to enter into early specialized training to prepare them for careers while attending high school; allowing the State Board of Education to create agreements with colleges and community and technical schools to allow high school students to complete a one-year or two-year program while in high school; and gives discretion to the state board on implementing and funding this program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3031/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3031&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":991897,"bill_number":"HB3011","title":"Changing the determination of just compensation to be paid to the landowner when eminent domain is used for a pipeline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the determination of \"just compensation\" to be paid to the landowner when eminent domain is used for a pipeline and the pipeline does not connect directly to a residential or commercial end user. Currently the common law provides that the just compensation paid to the landowner is the value to the land owners of the interest taken before the pipeline was proposed. Under the bill the just compensation will be the higher of either the value to the landowner of the landowner's interest taken or the value of the pipeline to the person or entity seeking to use eminent domain for the pipeline. And regular payments contingent upon the value of the pipeline over time may be awarded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3011/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3011&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":991899,"bill_number":"HJR26","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia, relating to education, supervision of free schools and organization of the West Virginia Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution to provide that the West Virginia Board of Education be organized by the Legislature and perform duties as directed by the Legislature or prescribed by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR26/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":991900,"bill_number":"HB3015","title":"Requiring all commercial and professional drivers be fingerprinted and undergo a background check","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require fingerprinting and background checks for all licensed professional and commercial drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":991902,"bill_number":"HB3003","title":"Allocating disability or death benefits resulting from an occupational pneumoconiosis claim among the claimant’s employers on a proportional basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Workers’ Compensation Commission to allocate disability or death benefits resulting from an occupational pneumoconiosis claim among the claimant’s employers on a proportional basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3003/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3003&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":991904,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting Congress to enact legislation to allow any honorably discharged military reservist regardless of whether he or she was called to active duty to have access to a veterans hospital health services and that veterans hospitals determine fees based upon ability to pay.","description":"Requesting Congress to enact legislation to allow any honorably discharged military reservist regardless of whether he or she was called to active duty to have access to a veterans hospital health services and that veterans hospitals determine fees based upon ability to pay.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":991908,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Permitting certain animal euthanasia technicians who have been certified by other states be certified animal euthanasia technicians in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain animal euthanasia technicians who have been certified by other states be certified animal euthanasia technicians in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":991914,"bill_number":"HB3053","title":"Relating to motor vehicle lighting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a vehicle lighting unit is functional; permit additional lighting to be uncovered if such devices are dimmable; and allow two auxiliary lights.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3053/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3053&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":991915,"bill_number":"HB3065","title":"Adding the classification and base salaries of certain civilian employees of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the classification of certain civilian employees of the Forensic Laboratory as Evidence Technicians I-IV, Forensic Technicians I-IV, Forensic Analysts I-VI, Forensic Analyst Supervisors I-III and for the superintendent to appoint a forensic laboratory director and quality assurance manager and affix those salaries in order for the forensic laboratory to maintain adequate staffing to curtail the case backlog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3065/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3065&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":991916,"bill_number":"HB3090","title":"Relating to the maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio is one thousand five hundred pupils for each licensed school psychologist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3090/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3090&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991917,"bill_number":"HB3095","title":"Allowing retired teachers to be employed by a higher education institution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retired teachers to be employed by a higher education institution, the Higher Education Policy Commission or the Council for Community and Technical College Education without forfeiting their retirement.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3095/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3095&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":991920,"bill_number":"HB3026","title":"Providing that a vehicle driver who injures a “vulnerable road user” is guilty of reckless driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a vehicle driver who injures a “vulnerable road user” is guilty of reckless driving. The bill defines the term “vulnerable road user.” The bill imposes misdemeanor penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3026/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3026&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":991921,"bill_number":"HB3043","title":"Increasing the corporation net income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the corporation net income tax by .8 % for two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3043/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3043&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991923,"bill_number":"HB3091","title":"Relating generally to employer withholding taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the due date for employers to file their annual reconciliation and withholding statements with the Tax Commissioner to January 31, which date is consistent with the date by which employers must file their annual employer withholding reconciliation statements with the Internal Revenue Service; and to require more employers to file W-2 information electronically with the Tax Commissioner. Additionally, obsolete language would be deleted from the current law.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3091/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3091&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":991926,"bill_number":"HB3040","title":"Creating a new court to be known as West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill requires election of judges of the intermediate court of appeals be on nonpartisan basis. The bill requires elections be on a division basis when more than one judge is to be elected. The bill provides for timing and frequency of election. The bill provides for commencement of terms of office. The bill establishes ballot design and printing. The bill provides that elections be held on same date as primary election. The bill requires nonpartisan ballots. The bill establishes filing announcement of candidacies, including timing, location and necessary information. The bill provides for order of appearance of offices on the ballot. The bill establishes ballot content. The bill provides procedures for filling of vacancies. The bill provides occasions for special elections to be held to fill vacancies. The bill requires Intermediate Court of Appeals be operational by July 1, 2018. The bill establishing northern and southern districts. The bill provides three judges for each district. The bill establishes qualifications for judges. The bill designates the clerk of the Supreme Court as the clerk of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill provides that certain appeals to be reviewed as a matter of right and those matters in which the appeals are discretionary. The bill establishes court jurisdiction. The bill provides for deflective review. The bill provides West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will either keep an appeal or transfer it to intermediate court. The bill provides appeals in certain administrative cases are discretionary. The bill authorizes appeals from intermediate court to supreme court. The bill authorizes Governor make initial appointments by July 1, 2017. The bill creates staggered terms. The bill provides for elections for ten-year terms after initial appointments. The bill authorizes a Chief Judge. The bill authorizes staff for court and judges. The bill provides for compensation and expenses of judges and staff. The bill provides for temporary assignment of circuit court judges. The bill authorizes Supreme Court to provide facilities, furniture, fixtures and equipment for Intermediate Court. The bill establishes precedential effect of Intermediate Court orders and decisions. The bill provides budget of Intermediate Court be part of Supreme Court budget. The bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3040/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3040&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Carol Miller"},
{"bill_id":991932,"bill_number":"HB3060","title":"Increasing the business and occupation tax on generating electricity for two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the business and occupation tax on the production of electricity for two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3060/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3060&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991933,"bill_number":"HB3084","title":"Repealing the article of the code related to unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article of the code related to unfair trade practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3084/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3084&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":991935,"bill_number":"HB2986","title":"Relating to involuntary custody of nonresidents for a mental hygiene examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit applications for involuntary examination of nonresidents to nonresidents found within the county whose acts or behaviors supporting the application for involuntary custody have occurred within the state and nonresidents hospitalized in a mental health facility within the county.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2986/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2986&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":991936,"bill_number":"HB3089","title":"Relating to the adoption of instructional resources for use in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a transition to the county board of education level of the process for review and adoption of instructional resources required to be used in the schools under the jurisdiction of the county board.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3089/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3089&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":991937,"bill_number":"HB3051","title":"Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2017","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make more flexible the ability of the Legislature to craft a budget to address the needs of the state without the need to amend general law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3051/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3051&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":991942,"bill_number":"HB3016","title":"Relating to domestic violence victims' eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent an individual from being disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits when their separation from employment is due to domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking by family or household members. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the separation from work is for those reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3016/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3016&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991943,"bill_number":"HB2990","title":"Requiring continuous monitoring of air, noise, dust and particulates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement the recommendations arising out of the studies required by the passage of sections twelve, twenty-two and twenty-three of the Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act passed by the Legislature December 14, 2011.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2990/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2990&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":991946,"bill_number":"HB2996","title":"Requiring motor carrier vehicle transporting solid waste to be equipped and operated with truck tarpaulins","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require truck tarpaulins on all motor carrier vehicles transporting solid waste. The bill creates a misdemeanor penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2996/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2996&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":991949,"bill_number":"HB2991","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a state hotline for travelers to identify road hazards","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a state hotline for travelers to identify road hazards; and to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a communications plan to disseminate to the public information about known road hazards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2991/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2991&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991950,"bill_number":"HB3017","title":"Providing that a person when being attacked in a place that is not his or her home should retreat instead of using deadly force","description":"This purpose of this bill is to provide that a person when being attacked in a place that is not his or her home should retreat instead of using deadly force when deadly force is not necessary.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3017/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3017&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":991951,"bill_number":"HB3097","title":"Codifying the application of the compelling interest test and strict scrutiny standard involving rights enumerated under the First Amendment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that, in all cases where state action is alleged to substantially burden the exercise of a First Amendment right, a compelling interest test is mandated, and, strict scrutiny is applied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3097/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3097&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":991952,"bill_number":"HB3071","title":"Relating to indigent burial","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for indigent burials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3071/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3071&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":991958,"bill_number":"HB3036","title":"Allowing county boards of education to hire retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education to hire retired teachers and provide that retired teachers may work for county board without effect on retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3036/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3036&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":991961,"bill_number":"HB3005","title":"Relating to regulation of unmanned aircraft systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to regulate the use and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. The bill additionally prohibits the use of a lethal weapon on an unmanned aircraft system and prohibits the interference with the flight of a manned aircraft and provides criminal penalties for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3005/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3005&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":991962,"bill_number":"HB3001","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. The bill transfers all powers and duties of the commission relating to governance of institutions of higher education to the board of Governors of the institutions. The bill transfers all powers and duties of the commission to secure, provide, or administer financial support for educational or research purposes to the Institutions. The bill provides for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the commission.  This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":991965,"bill_number":"HB3088","title":"Relating generally to teacher-pupil ratios","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove teacher-pupil ratio requirements for grade six classes, and require the West Virginia Board of Education to collect and report class size information and number of pupils per teacher for grade six classes to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Education Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"House rejected (Roll No. 239)","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3088/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3088&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":991966,"bill_number":"HB3020","title":"Relating to criminal penalties for the offenses of hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the penalty for hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another, entering upon posted lands, or destroying posted land signs shall be equivalent to the penalty for criminal trespass.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3020/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3020&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Harshbarger"},
{"bill_id":991969,"bill_number":"HB3035","title":"Relating to the legalization of marijuana","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize the manufacture, sale and possession of marijuana and establish a regulatory program for growing, selling and testing of marijuana sold in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3035/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3035&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":991971,"bill_number":"HB3024","title":"Limiting recoverable damages when a patient has been transferred from health care facility to another health care facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit recoverable damages when a patient has been transferred from health care facility to another health care facility. The bill provides an exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3024/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3024&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":991973,"bill_number":"HB3021","title":"Relating to insurance coverage for breast cancer screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions required relating to breast cancer screenings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3021/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3021&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":991974,"bill_number":"HB3032","title":"Relating to the practice of acupuncture","description":"The purpose of this bill is permit a person to perform auricular acupuncture when used in the context of a chemical dependency treatment program when the person is trained and approved by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3032/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3032&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":991978,"bill_number":"HB3047","title":"Extending the time that teachers may pay into the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for certain teachers to pay into the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3047/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3047&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":991980,"bill_number":"HB3068","title":"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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3068/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3068&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":991984,"bill_number":"HB3034","title":"Exempting military retirement income from personal income tax after specified date","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from personal income tax military retirement income, including retirement income from the regular Armed Forces, Reserves and National Guard paid by the United States or by this state after December 31, 2016, including any survivorship annuities, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes for the taxable year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3034/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3034&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":991985,"bill_number":"HB3045","title":"Modifying the tax on soft drinks to only cover sugary drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks and soft drink syrups and powders to only cover soft drinks with added caloric sweeteners, increase the rate to two cents per ounce, and to rededicate the proceeds to all three medical schools in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3045/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3045&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":991989,"bill_number":"HB3009","title":"Relating to access by the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification to the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification access to the Controlled Substances Monitoring Program database for regulatory purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3009/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3009&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":991991,"bill_number":"HB3039","title":"Allowing municipalities to cancel elections when only one person is running for each office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to cancel municipal elections and appoint candidates by acclamation, if there is only one candidate running for each municipal office up for election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3039/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3039&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":991992,"bill_number":"HB3078","title":"Establishing a merit-based Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship program to provide tuition and fee payments for certain qualified students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a merit-based Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship program to provide tuition and fee payments for certain qualified students to attend state community and technical college education programs. No scholarship awards may be made until the program is funded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3078/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3078&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":991993,"bill_number":"HB3066","title":"Redirecting certain racing and gaming revenues","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redirect certain racing and gaming revenues from greyhound development funds to the State General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3066/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3066&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":991995,"bill_number":"HB3092","title":"Relating to the valuation of oil and gas producing property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify, for the purposes of this article, that the fair market value of oil and/or gas producing property is to be calculated through a yield capitalization procedure, using actual operating expenses when provided by the taxpayer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3092/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3092&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":991998,"bill_number":"HB3002","title":"Relating to special licenses for the retail sale of wine at festivals or fairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the special license term for the retail sale of wine at festivals or fairs one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":992002,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Requiring an inspection or inspections of any building prior to purchase or major renovation by the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Executive Director of the Real Estate Division of the Department of Administration and every state entity authorized to purchase, lease or renovate real estate to obtain a thorough inspection of a building before it is purchased by the state or renovated; and to require use of the inspection report in making a cost-benefit analysis of the proposed purchase or renovation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":992004,"bill_number":"HB3082","title":"Establishing a different amount of annual leave for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a different amount of annual leave for state employees hired after June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3082/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3082&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992005,"bill_number":"HB2999","title":"Establishing a program for the licensing and regulation of out-patient substance abuse counseling programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an application, licensing and regulatory system for the operation of out-patient substance abuse counseling programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2999/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2999&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":992011,"bill_number":"HB3038","title":"Clarifying that merged care organizations are not exempt from payment of insurance premium taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that merged care organizations are not exempt from paying insurance premium taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3038/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3038&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992012,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a searchable online database containing past and recent budget and expenditure information creating and maintaining a searchable online budget database to easily access the details on how the state is spending their tax dollars and what performance results are achieved for those expenditures. The State Tax Department is authorized to establish any methods or procedures as necessary to accomplish the intent and goals of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":992013,"bill_number":"HB3077","title":"Preventing discrimination on the basis of sex or marital status by a financial institution or person","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent discrimination on the basis of sex or marital status by a financial institution or person in relation to insurance or pension.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3077/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3077&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992015,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Family Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Family Protection Act. The bill makes it illegal to discriminate against an individual regarding his or her family responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth remedies and enforcement powers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":992018,"bill_number":"HB3004","title":"Relating to filling vacancies in offices of state officials, United States Senators, Justices, judges, and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require vacancies in offices of state officials, United States Senators, Justices, judges, and magistrates to be filled with an individual of the same political party with which the individual vacating the office was affiliated at the time of his or her election to the vacated office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":992022,"bill_number":"HB3074","title":"Increasing the volume of alcohol that nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer may contain","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the volume of alcohol that nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer may contain from twelve to eighteen percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3074/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3074&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992024,"bill_number":"HB3054","title":"Relating to a five percent bid preference on certain state contracts for businesses owned fifty-one percent by honorably discharged resident veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give a five percent bid preference on certain state contracts to businesses owned at least 51% by honorably discharged resident veterans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3054/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3054&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":992025,"bill_number":"HB3080","title":"Requiring instruction in the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution","description":"The purpose of this bill is to institute a “Celebrate Freedom Week” and require the instruction in the study of the Declaration of Independence and other founding American historical documents, including the Bill of Rights, during this week.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3080/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3080&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":992027,"bill_number":"HB2998","title":"Providing tax credits for providing broadband service and wireless broadband service to unserved areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit and a loan insurance program for providing broadband to unserved and underserved areas of West Virginia. The bill requires the Tax Commissioner to propose rules for legislative approval to administer the tax credit provisions of the bill. It also provides definitions; determines the amount of tax credit; provides how the tax credit is taken and its application, including an annual cap on the tax credit and prohibition against a carryover or carryback to subsequent or previous tax years. The bill also provides for a loan to be made by the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments to the West Virginia Economic Development to establish a loan insurance program to insure repayment of debt obligations by broadband providers in West Virginia to provide broadband service to underserved areas of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2998/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2998&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":992029,"bill_number":"HB3059","title":"Providing for the voluntary valuation of water and sewer systems for ratemaking purposes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for the voluntary valuation of water and sewer systems for ratemaking purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3059/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3059&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":992032,"bill_number":"HB3081","title":"Conducting a study to determine the amount of revenue to be derived from instituting tolls on I-70 and I-81","description":"Conducting a study to determine the amount of revenue to be derived from instituting tolls on I-70 and I-81","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3081/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3081&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992033,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Relating to requirements for making consumer loans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adjust limits on consumer loans in West Virginia for which certain finance charges may be imposed.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":992035,"bill_number":"HB2987","title":"Making PROMISE Scholarship funds available for use at community and technical colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make PROMISE Scholarship funds available for use at community and technical colleges; and to provide certain employees of the West Virginia Division of Corrections access to PROMISE Scholarship funding if they maintain a 2.0 grade point average in high school and work for two consecutive years as a correctional officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2987/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2987&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":992042,"bill_number":"HB2984","title":"Occupational Board Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to creating the Occupational Board Reform Act. The bill creates the Office of Supervision of Occupational Boards. The bill provides the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division with the authority to establish the office. The bill establishes the office’s responsibilities. The bill gives the office the authority to actively supervise state occupational boards. The bill authorizes the office to play a substantial role in the development of an occupational board’s rules and policies, including the approval and disapproval of certain proposed rules or policies. The bill provides for review and oversight by the Attorney General. The bill requires the Speaker of the House of Delegates and the President of the Senate to establish a position in the nonpartisan research staff to analyze occupational rules. The bill provides for the Legislature’s analysis of occupational rules. The bill provides a short title. The bill establishes its policy. The bill provides for avoidance of liability under federal anti-trust laws. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for statutory interpretation. The bill provides for petitions for review of criminal history. The bill provides for preemption. The bill provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2984/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2984&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":992043,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Requiring transfer of juvenile to correctional facility or regional jail on age 18","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 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 to the custody of the Division of Juvenile Services after completion of an adult sentence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":992045,"bill_number":"HB3019","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend certain provisions of the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. It restates the legislative findings and purpose. The bill; requires a receipt for seized property from law enforcement and provides a procedure for replevin. The bill states purposes for forfeiture of property and the procedure for forfeiture. And the bill and provides that all moneys forfeited under the provisions of this article shall be distributed for the support of drug courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":992046,"bill_number":"HB3042","title":"Clarifying the intent of gas royalty leases which required not less than 1/8th (12.5%) of the total amount paid to, received by or delivered to the owner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Legislature’s intention set forth in this bill which required not less than 1/8th (12.5%) of the total amount paid to, received by or delivered to the owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3042/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3042&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992050,"bill_number":"HB2983","title":"Granting priority to roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for roadways prone to recurring floods that hinder ingress and egress","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Highways to grant priority to roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for roadways prone to recurring floods that hinder ingress and egress to and from residential areas, schools and downtown districts, and that hinder access by emergency response vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2983/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2983&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":992051,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Terminating Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund after obligations paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to alter the law relating terminating the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund after existing obligations are paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":992053,"bill_number":"HB3033","title":"Relating to the procedures for driver’s license suspension and revocation in criminal proceedings for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs","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; and providing for termination of the Office of Administrative Hearings.   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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3033/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3033&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":992054,"bill_number":"HCR84","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":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":992058,"bill_number":"HB3096","title":"Relating to operation and regulation of certain water and sewer utilities owned or operated by political subdivisions of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more local review and control over the operation of, and setting rates, fees and charges for, water and sewer utilities that are owned by political sub-divisions of the state.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3096/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3096&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":992059,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Authorizing method for collection and remittance of property taxes on dealers' heavy equipment inventory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a method for the collection and remittance of property taxes related to dealer’s heavy equipment inventory. Current law does not provide any special guidance in this regard.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":992065,"bill_number":"HB3062","title":"The state Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the state Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act. The bill requires the deposit of settlement moneys and recovered funds to be deposited in the general revenue. The bill additionally creates an Attorney General Litigation Fund for deposit of attorney fees and costs. The bill also requires certain reporting to be provided by the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3062/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3062&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":992066,"bill_number":"HB3056","title":"Relating to Promise scholarship program requirements for home schooled students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3056/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3056&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":992067,"bill_number":"HB2992","title":"Relating to civil asset forfeiture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state to prove that the owner of seized property has been convicted of a crime and that the seized property was substantially related to said crime before the state can perfect title to seized property; and require that the state return seized property to its owner if the state cannot meet its evidentiary burden.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2992/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2992&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":992070,"bill_number":"HB3028","title":"Relating to the Comprehensive Substance Use Reduction Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact a comprehensive plan, based on public health, research and data, to combat the state’s opioid drug and substance abuse crisis. This bill creates the centralized Office of Drug Control Policy under the direction of the Secretary of DHHR and the supervision of the State Health Officer, and incorporates the West Virginia Poison Control Center as a division. This role of the office is to coordinate information, resources, programs, and state and federal funds through a centralized office. This bill codifies various public health and education initiatives and pilot programs to prevent and treatment substance abuse, and transfers responsibility of the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program from the Board of Pharmacy to the Office of Drug Control Policy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3028/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3028&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":992072,"bill_number":"HB3099","title":"Providing counties the power to establish a county sales tax under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties that contain municipalities with a home rule sales tax to also enact a sales tax equal to that of the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3099/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3099&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":992073,"bill_number":"HB3048","title":"Relating to collection of Tier II fees for chemical inventories","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the cap mandated on the collection of Tier II fees for chemical inventories.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 97, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3048/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3048&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":992079,"bill_number":"HB3025","title":"Authorizing by ordinance a vacant building registration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant county commissions the plenary power and authority to establish by ordinance vacant building registration programs; setting forth procedures for administration and enforcement of those programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3025/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3025&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":992080,"bill_number":"HB3041","title":"Relating to the classification plans for employees in the classified and classified-exempt service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt position classification for classified and classified- exempt employees from the Public Employees Grievance Procedure and private cause of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992081,"bill_number":"HB3022","title":"Relating to the reporting of fraud, misappropriation of moneys, and other violations of law to the commission on special investigations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the reporting of fraud and misappropriation of funds to the Legislature’s Commission on Special Investigations.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3022/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3022&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":992083,"bill_number":"HB3069","title":"Permitting persons who voluntarily enroll in a drug rehabilitation program to be included in an existing pilot program","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit persons who voluntarily enroll in drug rehabilitation to participate in a pilot program. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Resources to care for the children of those persons who voluntarily enroll in drug rehabilitation and who are participating in the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3069/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3069&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":992084,"bill_number":"HB2985","title":"Relating to taxes on beer and nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give authority to municipalities to impose taxes on beer and nonintoxicating beer and to impose a tax on purchases of beer and nonintoxicating beer outside corporate limits of municipalities for benefit of counties and municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2985/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2985&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":992090,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"Urging the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, legislation to extend and expand the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage","description":"Urging the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, legislation to extend and expand the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":992091,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Designating March 14, 2017, at WV State University Day","description":"Designating March 14, 2017, at WV State University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":992093,"bill_number":"HB3027","title":"Imposing a tax on cattle which is to be used to help fund the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a tax on cattle which is to be use to help fund the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Fund used to kill coyotes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3027/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3027&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":992096,"bill_number":"HB3086","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a Minority Economic Development Advisory Team to assist the Director of the Economic Development Authority in developing and implementing a procedure to address employment and economic development problems of minority populations of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3086/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3086&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992099,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study post-treatment protocols for a person diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study post-treatment protocols for a person diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":992100,"bill_number":"HB3049","title":"West Virginia Counseling Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Counseling Protection Act. The bill prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying or restricting mental health providers from providing counseling, or any patient from receiving counseling, intended to aid patients in certain self-determined objectives. The bill provides for judicial relief. The bill provides for attorney fees and costs. The bill provides a purpose. The bill makes findings. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3049/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3049&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992101,"bill_number":"HB3083","title":"Replacing annual and sick leave for state employees with personal leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate annual and sick leave for state employees. The bill replaces those two types of leave with personal leave. The bill establishes a different amount of personal leave for employees hired after June 30, 2017. The bill decreases the amount of personal leave time an employee may carry-forward.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3083/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3083&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992102,"bill_number":"HB3063","title":"Raising the tax on providers of inpatient and outpatient hospital services for two years","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax on providers of inpatient and outpatient hospital services for two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3063/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3063&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":992107,"bill_number":"HB3058","title":"Raising the insurance premium tax for two years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the additional tax on insurance premiums by one-half percent for two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3058/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3058&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":992110,"bill_number":"HB3052","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3052/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3052&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":992111,"bill_number":"SB598","title":"Allowing Tax Commissioner perform background investigations on employees and contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to Amend 11-1-1(e) to expand the authority of the Tax Commissioner to perform background investigations of employees and contractors and change obsolete language. Enactment of this bill is necessary for the Tax Commissioner to receive federal tax information for the Internal Revenue Service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB598/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=598&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":992116,"bill_number":"HB3085","title":"Relating to the tax on bottled soft drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks to 1¢ per ounce and to rededicate the proceeds to all three medical schools in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3085/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3085&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":992117,"bill_number":"HB3064","title":"Allowing vehicles of a size and weight exceeding certain specifications to operate over specified routes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Division of Highways to issue annual permits allowing vehicles of a size and weight exceeding certain specifications to operate over specified routes designated by the commissioner.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 243, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3064/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3064&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":992119,"bill_number":"HB2997","title":"Relating generally to applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain schools to grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; require the West Virginia State Board of Education to promulgate rules setting the minimum standards for granting applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; and limit the schools that grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs to vocational technical schools which are accredited by the appropriate nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the United States Department of Education..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2997/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2997&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":992120,"bill_number":"HB2989","title":"Placing limitations on length of time that prescriptions may be issued for schedule II and III controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place limitations on length of time that prescriptions may be issued for schedule II and III controlled substances. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2989/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2989&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":992124,"bill_number":"HB3008","title":"Relating to eliminating county school systems and creating ten school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate county boards of education and establish school districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3008/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3008&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":992126,"bill_number":"HB3067","title":"Legalizing interactive gaming","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Internet gaming managed and licensed through existing authorized gaming facilities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":992128,"bill_number":"HB2994","title":"Relating to public bidding thresholds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide uniformity in public bidding thresholds between sanitary boards, public service districts and municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2994/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2994&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":992129,"bill_number":"HB3070","title":"Permitting parents to petition the court for visitation on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit parents to petition the court for visitation on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3070/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3070&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":992133,"bill_number":"HB3075","title":"Licensing the practice of athletic training","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to license the practice of athletic training; and provide criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3075/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3075&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":992134,"bill_number":"HB3029","title":"Relating generally to coal mining, coal mining safety and environmental protection","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns coal mining, coal mining safety and environmental protection. The bill creates a special reclamation water trust fund. The bill establishes additional duties for the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill permits coal operators to request that preblast surveys be limited to owners and occupants of man-made structures. The bill eliminates certain bond requirements. The bill provides that bonds may not be released until certain conditions are met. The bill provides for plugging and cleaning out of certain gas wells. The bill adds legislative findings. The bill provides that the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training to be within the Department of Commerce. The bill makes the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training responsible for safety, compliance visits and enforcement of state mine inspections. The bill eliminates certain boards and committees. The bill requires mine inspectors to provide safety compliance assistance in improving the miner’s health and safety and to improve existing safety plans and programs. The bill adopts the federal standards in lieu of existing state standards in numerous areas of coal mining. The bill makes changes to who may serve on the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill changes the board’s powers and duties. The bill transfers the duties of the board of Miners’ Training, Education and Certification and the duties of the former Mine Inspectors' Examining Board to the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill provides that the Mine Safety Technology Task Force to be continued as a part of the duties and powers of the board of Coal Mine Health and Safety. The bill provides that mine rescue teams be staffed by the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training. The bill requires a mine emergency plan be developed. The bill establishes conditions when a person is permitted to perform mine rescue duties. The bill deletes certain definitions. The bill changes certain existing definitions. The bill removes certain criminal penalties. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3029/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3029&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":992137,"bill_number":"HB3072","title":"Relating to ending transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund; transfer funds remaining in the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund to the General Revenue Fund of the state during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017; provide exceptions for recoupment of certain expenditures for eligible facility modernization improvements from the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund; and close the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3072/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3072&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":992141,"bill_number":"HB3037","title":"Removing the Division of Energy as an independent agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the Division of Energy as an independent agency and redesignate the Division of Energy as the Office of Energy within the Development Office of the Department of Commerce, and designate the Secretary of Commerce, or his or her designee, as Chair of the West Virginia Public Energy Authority Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3037/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3037&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":992142,"bill_number":"HB2988","title":"Clarifying the penalties for embezzlement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clearly define the penalties for embezzlement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2988/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2988&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":992143,"bill_number":"HB3044","title":"Relating to the tax on soft drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks and soft drink syrups and powders to only cover soft drinks with added caloric sweeteners, increase the rate to one cent per ounce and directing the excess proceeds into the state General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3044/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3044&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Linda Longstreth"},
{"bill_id":992144,"bill_number":"HB3018","title":"Adding definition of correctional employee to the list of persons against whom an assault is a felony","description":"The purpose of this bill is add the definition of correctional employee to the list of persons against whom an assault is a felony. The bill also provides that a person incarcerated in the state who commits a crime against one of persons defined in this statute serve consecutive sentences.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3018/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3018&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phillip Isner"},
{"bill_id":992147,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Relating generally to accredited academic hospitals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the applicability of §16-29B-28 to accredited academic hospitals. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":992151,"bill_number":"HB3057","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":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3057/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3057&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":992153,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Congratulating Wirt High School wrestling team for 2017 Class A state championship","description":"Congratulating Wirt High School wrestling team for 2017 Class A state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":992154,"bill_number":"HB3000","title":"Authorizing a State Ombudsman position","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a State Ombudsman, to investigate complaints against a state agency or spending unit of this state. It authorizes a toll free hot line for complaints, allows investigations and referrals, requires annual reports and includes penalties for obstruction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3000/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3000&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":992158,"bill_number":"HB3061","title":"Encouraging mastery-based education through the Innovation In Schools program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage a limited cohort of schools to implement mastery-based education through the Innovation In Education program. The initial cohort size is not more than twenty schools. The Department of Education is given a range of duties from the identification of barriers and potential solutions to developing an incubator process to support schools awarded an Innovation In Schools/Mastery-Based grant. The schools must meet the same requirements and accountability as other Innovation In Education schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-23","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3061/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3061&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":992159,"bill_number":"HB3046","title":"Imposing an additional excise tax on soft drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose an additional excise tax on soft drinks. The bill dedicates the revenues from the additional tax to the General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3046/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3046&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":992160,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia relating to education, and providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education from the congressional districts, beginning with the general election in the year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":992161,"bill_number":"HB3093","title":"Establishing Broadband Enhancement and Expansion Policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish Broadband Enhancement and Expansion Policies. The bill moves the existing Broadband Enhancement Council into a new chapter, and sets forth additional duties and responsibilities for the council. The bill additionally authorizes the establishment of cooperative associations for the purpose of obtaining internet services. It also establishes new policies and protocols for microtrenching and make-ready pole access. Finally, it makes it an unfair and deceptive practice for an internet service provider to advertise or contract for “up to” speeds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3093/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3093&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":992557,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Clarifying lawful business structures are unaffected by enactment of prohibitory legislation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that lawful businesses or business structures operating in this state are unaffected by enactment of prohibitory legislation absent express language in the enactment prohibiting the continued operation of the business or use of a business structure.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":992560,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Limiting number of days legislative members receive compensation during extended and extraordinary session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the compensation of members of the Legislature to no more than five days in a special session where a budget bill has not been enacted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":992564,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Relating to traffic regulations","description":"Relating to traffic regulations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":992571,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Limiting recoverable damages when patient transferred from one health care facility to another","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit recoverable damages when a patient has been transferred from health care facility to another health care facility. The bill provides an exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":992576,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Granting county commissions authority to establish vacant building registration programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant county commissions the plenary power and authority to establish by ordinance vacant building registration programs; setting forth procedures for administration and enforcement of those programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":992583,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Designating March 15, 2017, as Higher Education Day","description":"Designating March 15, 2017, as Higher Education Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":992590,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Establishing election procedure for all members of State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all members of the State Board of Education be elected on a nonpartisan basis. The bill establishes an election procedure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992596,"bill_number":"SB606","title":"Relating to minimum wage and maximum hours for employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude seasonal amusement park workers from the definition of “employee”.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB606/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=606&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992602,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting study on available funds for improvements at Beech Fork State Park and Cacapon Resort State Park","description":"Requesting study on available funds for improvements at Beech Fork State Park and Cacapon Resort State Park","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992609,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating to expansion of broadband service","description":"Â The purpose of this bill concerns the expansion of broadband service to unserved areas of West Virginia by providing loan insurance for commercial loans used for the expansion of broadband service to unserved or underserved areas. The bill establishes limits and conditions on the insuring of loans. The bill establishes interest rates. The bill establishes amortization periods. The bill provides for security interests. The bill sets forth the responsibilities of the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments and the Broadband Enhancement Council, provides that the members of the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments do not have a fiduciary responsibility with regard to loans. The bill provides for notice for loan insurance. The bill provides for hearings and appeal. The bill also makes technical changes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":992614,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Allowing continuing education credits for veterinarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow continuing education credits for veterinarians who provide free spaying and neutering and other related veterinary services under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992623,"bill_number":"HB3102","title":"Relating to selling Hopemont Hospital","description":"Relating to selling Hopemont Hospital","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3102/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3102&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":992628,"bill_number":"SB609","title":"Creating additional flexibility for school systems in use of school aid funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create additional flexibility for school systems in the use of school aid funds. 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. Necessary related adjustments for professional instructional personnel are made and issues raised by the Legislative Auditor are addressed. For funding purposes only, the Treasurer and Director of Child Nutrition are made fundable professional educators. The bill also authorizes counties to use up to $200,000 of the formula funds restricted to bus purchases for facility, equipment and other current expense priorities if approved by the state superintendent. The method for calculating the Allowance for Current Expense is changed from a percentage of salary costs to a state average cost for operations and maintenance per square foot per student. The bill authorizes funds for the improvement of instructional technology to be used for the employment of technology system specialists and allows percentages of both allowances for improving instructional programs and instructional technology to be used for school facility and equipment repair, maintenance and improvement or replacement and other current expense priorities, and for emergencies. The amounts use for these purposes must be included and justified in the respective strategic plans for instructional programs and technology improvement. The bill also reduces state aid funding to school districts for the 2018 fiscal year only.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB609/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=609&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":992634,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"US Army PFC Kelva H. Justice Memorial Road","description":"US Army PFC Kelva H. Justice Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":992640,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Requiring State Road Commission make available state road and highway map online","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that the State Road Commissioner make available online the state’s master road and highway map.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":992645,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Requiring certain newly constructed dwellings meet minimum standards for persons with disabilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all newly constructed, state assisted, detached single family houses, townhouses or multilevel dwelling units (whether detached or attached to other units or structures), or ground-floor units in a building of three or fewer dwelling units to meet minimum standards of universal design for persons with disabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":992652,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Expanding county assessment and collection of head tax on farm animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the county assessment and collection of a head tax on certain farm animals to breeding cows, if owner participates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":992659,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating to composition of State Fire Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the State Fire Commission by increasing the members that represent volunteer fire departments by one and decreasing the members that represent full-time paid fire departments by one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"Committed to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":992664,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"US Army PV2 Mandvial S. \"Bunker\" Bias Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PV2 Mandvial S. \"Bunker\" Bias Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":992669,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Allowing use of larger horsepower boats on limited horsepower lakes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of larger horsepower boats on limited horsepower lakes under certain circumstances; violations and civil penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":992674,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Allowing WV Railroad Maintenance Authority to acquire idled railways properties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the acquisition of idled railways properties by the West Virginia Railroad Maintenance Authority, by lease, to be used by local recreational authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":993261,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Decreasing minimum number of live racing days horse racing licensee must conduct","description":"Decreasing minimum number of live racing days horse racing licensee must conduct","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":993276,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Establishing Accessibility and Equity in Public Education Enhancement Act","description":"Establishing Accessibility and Equity in Public Education Enhancement Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":993291,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Providing certain rules inapplicable after county board of education notifies state board of possible closing or consolidations","description":"Providing certain rules inapplicable after county board of education notifies state board of possible closing or consolidations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Communicated to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":993307,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Recognizing Karen Donathan for winning Award for Teaching Excellence in Computer Science","description":"Recognizing Karen Donathan for winning Award for Teaching Excellence in Computer Science","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":993321,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Relating generally to tax procedures and administration","description":"Relating generally to tax procedures and administration","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-25","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/25/17 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":993338,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Designating March 16, 2017, as Innovation and Entrepreneurship day","description":"Designating March 16, 2017, as Innovation and Entrepreneurship day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":993350,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"Five Champ Brothers Bridge","description":"Five Champ Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":993366,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"Fair and Simple Tax Reform or FASTR amendment","description":"Fair and Simple Tax Reform or FASTR amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":993382,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Changing license period for horse and dog racing","description":"Changing license period for horse and dog racing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":993398,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Relating generally to charitable bingo and raffles","description":"Relating generally to charitable bingo and raffles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":993412,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating to online posting of required calendar of scheduled activities","description":"Relating to online posting of required calendar of scheduled activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":993430,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Relating to collection of Tier II fees for chemical inventories","description":"Relating to collection of Tier II fees for chemical inventories","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":993443,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Establishing 80 miles per hour speed limit on state highways","description":"Establishing 80 miles per hour speed limit on state highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-16","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-16","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":993455,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating to providing funding for Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","description":"Relating to providing funding for Statewide Interoperable Radio Network","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":993954,"bill_number":"SB641","title":"Requiring welders meet certain certification requirements and conform to national welding standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require welders working in the State of West Virginia to meet certain certification requirements and to conform to national welding standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB641/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=641&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":993956,"bill_number":"SB637","title":"Relating to private club operations requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain private club licensees that operate tourist destination and resort facilities to obtain one private resort license for the sale of alcoholic liquors throughout the licensed premises whether inside a building or outside in public view, and further to permit 17-year-old patrons to enter the licensed premises unaccompanied by a parent or legal guardian at private resorts, subject to certain conditions, and certain private clubs with designated nonalcohol areas.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 239, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB637/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=637&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":993963,"bill_number":"SB636","title":"Authorizing State Fire Commission establish program to address problems facing VFDs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to establish a pilot project program to address problems facing volunteer fire departments. The bill requires annual reports.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB636/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=636&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":993965,"bill_number":"SB646","title":"Creating Public-Private Infrastructure Facilities Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a public-private infrastructure facilities act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB646/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=646&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":993972,"bill_number":"HB3101","title":"Creating a misdemeanor for violation of catching, taking or killing fish within two hundred feet of agency personnel stocking fish into public waters","description":"Creating a misdemeanor for violation of catching, taking or killing fish within two hundred feet of agency personnel stocking fish into public waters","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-25","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3101/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3101&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":993978,"bill_number":"SB647","title":"Relating generally to additional county excise taxes on real property transfer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §8A-12-21 which imposes an additional county excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property for the purposes of funding farmland preservation, and to replace the same by amending §11-22-2 to add subsection (c) which provides for an additional county excise tax on the privilege of transferring real property for the purposes of funding the county farmland preservation program and the operations, programs and activities of the local economic development corporation or authority.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB647/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=647&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":993982,"bill_number":"HB3103","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3103/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3103&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":993988,"bill_number":"SB639","title":"Expanding definition of deductions under Wage Payment and Collection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the definition of deductions under the Wage Payment and Collection Act to include different types of insurance coverage from the current list.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB639/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=639&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":993993,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","description":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":994001,"bill_number":"SB648","title":"Relating to WV jobs on public construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to help protect West Virginia jobs on public construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB648/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=648&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994008,"bill_number":"SB644","title":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the requirements for prevailing wages for certain government contracts to state law. This law was repealed during the 2016 Legislative Session, and this bill restores prior law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB644/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=644&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994012,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Increasing maximum weight amount for six-axle trucks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum weight amount for trucks equipped with six axles and two additional brakes to ninety-seven thousand pounds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":994020,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Prosecuting violations of municipal building code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the process by which municipal governments may abate unsafe, unsanitary, or dangerous dilapidated structures that are detrimental to the public safety or welfare. The bill permits complaints to be filed. The bill establishes a procedure. The bill requires notice. The bill grants hearings. The bill permits the recovery for costs for instituting an action. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":994025,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"America’s promise to our retired coal miners and widows and to pass the Miners Protection Act as soon as possible and provide the full measure of benefits these retirees were promised and have earned.","description":"America’s promise to our retired coal miners and widows and to pass the Miners Protection Act as soon as possible and provide the full measure of benefits these retirees were promised and have earned.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":994027,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Designating March 17, 2017, as Corrections Day","description":"Designating March 17, 2017, as Corrections Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":994036,"bill_number":"SB638","title":"Relating to WV Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from taking the business and law portion of the examination for a license under the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act when an applicant presents evidence of retaining a certified public accountant or public accountant to file business and tax filings required by the state and federal government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB638/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=638&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":994038,"bill_number":"SB633","title":"Creating WV Motorsports Committee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Motorsports Committee. The bill sets forth who serves on the committee and its duties. The bill requires meetings, hearings and reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB633/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=633&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994049,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Relating to obtaining title to reconstructed vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to shorten the process to obtain a title for a reconstructed vehicle when no structural parts are replaced on a vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994052,"bill_number":"SB642","title":"Relating to wages for veterans on state government contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a structured minimum wage for Veterans and others working on public improvement projects in the State of West Virginia.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB642/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=642&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994058,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Recognizing Pineville Middle School's Pineville Giving Tree project","description":"Recognizing Pineville Middle School's Pineville Giving Tree project","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":994064,"bill_number":"SB643","title":"Creating preference for state citizens in construction contracts for public improvements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure West Virginia residents and United States citizens are given preference in public improvement construction jobs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB643/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=643&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994071,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Relating generally to certain agreements between DHHR and state's medical schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption for the Department of Health and Human Resources from having to go through the requirements of the Division of Purchasing when entering into agreements with West Virginia University or Marshall University for the provision of services, which will encourage collaboration and cost-saving between the Universities and Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":994074,"bill_number":"SB640","title":"Relating to school attendance directors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties to hire persons with professional administrative certificates and five years of experience as attendance directors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB640/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=640&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":994081,"bill_number":"SB645","title":"Relating to employer's right to require employee training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that employers may require employees to participate in required training.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-17","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2017-03-17","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB645/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=645&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994414,"bill_number":"SB651","title":"Relating to research, development and technology parks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for direct affiliation of technology and development parks with the state’s universities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB651/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=651&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":994415,"bill_number":"SB666","title":"Correcting code regarding handgun safety","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an internal code reference that needs updated as a result of a bill that passed in the 2016 regular session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB666/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=666&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":994416,"bill_number":"SB668","title":"Defining crime of filing fraudulent claim against doctor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the crime of filing a fraudulent claim against a doctor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB668/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=668&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":994417,"bill_number":"SB667","title":"Limiting authority of Attorney General to disclose certain information provided by Tax Commissioner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the authority of the Attorney General to disclose certain information provided by the Tax Commissioner unless it is subject to a protective order or agreement restricting the use of the disclosed information to the proceeding, arbitration or litigation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB667/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=667&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":994418,"bill_number":"SB654","title":"Enacting Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the refugee absorptive capacity act; short title; definitions; state office for refugees; moratorium applications and cessations; fiscal impact assessment; and reports required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB654/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=654&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994419,"bill_number":"SB669","title":"Replacing wireless enhanced 911 fee with telecommunications tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the wireless enhanced 911 fee with a telecommunications tax that results in slightly enhanced revenues for the tower fund, state police, office of emergency services, WV counties, and approximately $21 million to the state General Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB669/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=669&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":994420,"bill_number":"SB650","title":"Requiring photo identification on voter registration cards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require photo identification on voter registration identification cards. The bill also provides that voter registration information may also be required on drivers’ licenses or state issued identification cards if so determined by the Secretary of State in cooperation with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB650/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=650&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":994421,"bill_number":"SB652","title":"Requiring mental hygiene commissioner be on call","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a Mental Hygiene Commissioner to be on call at all times.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB652/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=652&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":994422,"bill_number":"SB662","title":"Providing for construction financing for completion of I-73 and I-74","description":"The purpose of this bill is to seek funding, where feasible, for completing construction of Interstates 73 and 74 in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB662/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=662&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994423,"bill_number":"SB661","title":"Creating grant fund to encourage production of film and entertainment","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to encourage the film and entertainment industries to choose West Virginia as a location to do business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB661/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=661&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994424,"bill_number":"SB649","title":"Requiring presuit mediation for civil actions filed in court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require mediation to occur prior to filing most civil actions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB649/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=649&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":994425,"bill_number":"SB663","title":"Allowing county commissions set standards for certain road construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize county commissions to set standards for certain road construction projects within their counties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB663/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=663&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994426,"bill_number":"SB664","title":"Removing limitation on amount counties collect on hotel occupancy tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the current $200,000 limitation on the amount collected by the county via the hotel occupancy tax that may be used for medical care and emergency services.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB664/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=664&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":994427,"bill_number":"SB656","title":"Relating to Student Data Accessibility, Transparency and Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow ACT or the College Board to only receive payment or other consideration for certain information if they secure the affirmative written consent of the parent or student, given in response to clear and conspicuous notice, solely for providing the student access to employment, educational scholarships or financial aid and post-secondary educational opportunities.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 4/26/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB656/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=656&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":994428,"bill_number":"SB653","title":"Relating to compensation of members of Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce legislative pay from $20,000 to $19,000, and to make changes to the legislative compensation schedule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB653/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=653&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":994429,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Use of Medical Marijuana Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the Constitution of the State of West Virginia to authorize the Legislature to provide by law the use of medical marijuana.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":994430,"bill_number":"SB660","title":"Relating to access to controlled substance monitoring","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit managed care organizations to access controlled substances database information for individuals enrolled in the managed care organization’s Medicaid plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB660/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=660&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":994431,"bill_number":"SB658","title":"Establishing procedure for retitling mobile and manufactured homes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure whereby mobile and manufactured homes may be retitled provided certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB658/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=658&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994432,"bill_number":"SB665","title":"Licensing of athletic trainers","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to license the practice of athletic training; and provide criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB665/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=665&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":994433,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"Eugene Lee \"Gene\" Burner Memorial Bridge","description":"Eugene Lee \"Gene\" Burner Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":994434,"bill_number":"SB657","title":"Relating to operation and regulation of certain water and sewer utilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more local review and control over the operation of, and setting rates, fees and charges for, water and sewer utilities that are owned by political subdivisions of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB657/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=657&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":994435,"bill_number":"SB659","title":"Enacting Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. The bill enters the state into the compact with all jurisdictions that also enact the compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB659/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=659&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":994436,"bill_number":"SB655","title":"Adding digital literacy skills to high-quality education standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add digital literacy skills to the list of areas for which the state board is to adopt high-quality education standards. The bill requires the state board to provide online assessment preparation for any online assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-18","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-18","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB655/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=655&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":994437,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Tug Valley Students Memorial Bridge","description":"Tug Valley Students Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":994455,"bill_number":"SB671","title":"Relating to WV Anatomical Board","description":"Relating to WV Anatomical Board","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB671/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=671&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":994460,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Recognizing Homer Hickam","description":"Recognizing Homer Hickam","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":994464,"bill_number":"HB3104","title":"Transfer of the West Virginia Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Fund","description":"Transfer of the West Virginia Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":994472,"bill_number":"SB677","title":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and e-cigarette liquid","description":"Increasing tax rate on cigarettes and e-cigarette liquid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB677/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=677&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":994479,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Designating March 20, 2017, as International Pageant Day","description":"Designating March 20, 2017, as International Pageant Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR42/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":994483,"bill_number":"SB682","title":"Relating to state administration of local sales and use taxes","description":"Relating to state administration of local sales and use taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB682/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":994488,"bill_number":"SB680","title":"Permitting surface owners seek damages from oil and gas operations","description":"Permitting surface owners seek damages from oil and gas operations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB680/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=680&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":994497,"bill_number":"SB673","title":"Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V convention","description":"Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V convention","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB673/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=673&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":994501,"bill_number":"SB681","title":"Requiring DEP work with Tax Commissioner, PSC and county assessors to develop system for verifying production information","description":"Requiring DEP work with Tax Commissioner, PSC and county assessors to develop system for verifying production information","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB681/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=681&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":994510,"bill_number":"SB674","title":"Relating to public school support","description":"Relating to public school support","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB674/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=674&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":994514,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Urging the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, legislation to extend and expand the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage","description":"Urging the United States Congress to pass, and the President to sign into law, legislation to extend and expand the current federal tax credit for carbon capture, utilization and storage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":994523,"bill_number":"SB683","title":"Increasing tax rate for higher earning businesses","description":"Increasing tax rate for higher earning businesses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB683/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=683&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":994528,"bill_number":"SB675","title":"Providing rule-making authority to Board of Licensed Practical Nurses","description":"Providing rule-making authority to Board of Licensed Practical Nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB675/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=675&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":994532,"bill_number":"SB679","title":"Defining \"aboveground storage tanks\"","description":"Defining \"aboveground storage tanks\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB679/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":994538,"bill_number":"SB684","title":"Relating generally to WV State Police","description":"Relating generally to WV State Police","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB684/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=684&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":994547,"bill_number":"SB678","title":"Relating to tax on sales of e-cigarette liquid","description":"Relating to tax on sales of e-cigarette liquid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB678/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=678&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ronald Miller"},
{"bill_id":994551,"bill_number":"SB670","title":"Establishing WV Advisory Council on Rare Diseases","description":"Establishing WV Advisory Council on Rare Diseases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB670/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=670&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":994557,"bill_number":"SB676","title":"Prohibiting counties from regulating sale and use of fireworks","description":"Prohibiting counties from regulating sale and use of fireworks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB676/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=676&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":994561,"bill_number":"SB672","title":"Prohibiting persons under 18 from using tanning device","description":"Prohibiting persons under 18 from using tanning device","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-03-20","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB672/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=672&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":995760,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"U.S. Army SGT Eugene Dawson Memorial Highway","description":"U.S. Army SGT Eugene Dawson Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":995777,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Study on the feasibility of light fidelity (“Li-Fi”),","description":"Study on the feasibility of light fidelity (“Li-Fi”),","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-24","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-25","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":995796,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":995818,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Katherine Johnson Day","description":"Katherine Johnson Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
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{"bill_id":999260,"bill_number":"SB691","title":"Relating to off-road vehicles","description":"All relating to off-road vehicles","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB691/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=691&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":999507,"bill_number":"SB692","title":"Authorizing dedication of fee on certain managed timberland to Volunteer and Part-Volunteer Fire Departments Fee Fund","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to impose a fire protection fee on managed timberlands, timberlands or farm woodlots to be used to help fund volunteer fire departments, supplement their workers’ compensation premiums, and to fund the counties based on their pro rata share of property taxes.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-27","last_action":"Rereferred to Finance on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-03-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB692/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=692&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":999566,"bill_number":"SB693","title":"Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Uniform Fiduciary Access To Digital Assets Act. In creating this new article the bill contains the following provisions: providing a short title; defining certain terms; setting forth to whom the article applies; providing for user direction for disclosure of assets; addressing terms of service agreements; setting forth a procedure for disclosing digital assets; providing for disclosure of the content of electronic communications of deceased users; providing for disclosure of content of electronic communications of a principal; addressing disclosure of digital assets of a principal; addressing disclosure of digital assets held in trust when the trustee is not the original owner or user; addressing disclosure of digital assets to a conservator of a protected person; setting forth a fiduciary’s duties and authority; providing for a custodian’s compliance and immunity; providing for the uniformity of the application and construction of the article; addressing the relation of the article to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act; providing for the severability of the article; and, setting a date when the article takes effect.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB693/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=693&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":999772,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Congratulating WVU rifle team for winning 2017 National Championship","description":"Congratulating WVU rifle team for winning 2017 National Championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR56/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":999799,"bill_number":"HR15","title":"Supporting the passage of HR 1315 introduced in the United States House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements","description":"Supporting the passage of HR 1315 introduced in the United States House of Representatives to roll back ethanol fuel requirements","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR15/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":999822,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Recognizing centennial year of main structure at Parkersburg High School","description":"Recognizing centennial year of main structure at Parkersburg High School","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR58/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":999848,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Designating March 28, 2017, as WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","description":"Designating March 28, 2017, as WVU and WVU Extension Service Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR55/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":999873,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Feasibility study of building a road to best connect the Rock Creek Development Park area in Lincoln County to Cabell County","description":"Feasibility study of building a road to best connect the Rock Creek Development Park area in Lincoln County to Cabell County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR108/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":999896,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Recognizing 200th anniversary of Sistersville Ferry","description":"Recognizing 200th anniversary of Sistersville Ferry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR57/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1000371,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Urging Congress reschedule marijuana","description":"Urging Congress reschedule marijuana","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR50/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1000426,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Recognizing Cabell Midland High School band for exceptional accomplishments","description":"Recognizing Cabell Midland High School band for exceptional accomplishments","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR60/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1000486,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"Erecting signs in Kanawha County declaring Home of Ralph Maddox 1980 NHPA Hall of Fame","description":"Erecting signs in Kanawha County declaring Home of Ralph Maddox 1980 NHPA Hall of Fame","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR49/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1000540,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Declaring WV Marching Band Invitational to be state's official marching band championship event","description":"Declaring WV Marching Band Invitational to be state's official marching band championship event","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR61/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1000599,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Designating March 29, 2017, as Tucker County Day","description":"Designating March 29, 2017, as Tucker County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR59/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1000934,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com Sub for HB 2099","description":"Extending the Committee of Conference relating to consideration of Com Sub for HB 2099","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR109/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
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{"bill_id":1001285,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Congratulating Wyoming East High School golf team for winning 2016 Class AA state championship","description":"Congratulating Wyoming East High School golf team for winning 2016 Class AA state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR63/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1001338,"bill_number":"HR16","title":"Honoring and memorializing the life of Gerald \"Jerry\" L. Crosier","description":"Honoring and memorializing the life of Gerald \"Jerry\" L. Crosier","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR16/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1001388,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Congratulating Herbert Hoover High School boys' basketball team for outstanding athletic achievement","description":"Congratulating Herbert Hoover High School boys' basketball team for outstanding athletic achievement","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR64/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1001436,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Designating March 30, 2017, as Marshall University Day","description":"Designating March 30, 2017, as Marshall University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR62/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1001930,"bill_number":"HR17","title":"Expressing support for Taiwan’s signing of a Free Trade Agreement","description":"Expressing support for Taiwan’s signing of a Free Trade Agreement","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR17/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1001978,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Reaffirming sister-state ties between Taiwan and State of WV","description":"Reaffirming sister-state ties between Taiwan and State of WV","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-03-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR65/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1002029,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Requesting study on implementing Return-to-Learn protocols for certain students who have suffered concussions","description":"Requesting study on implementing Return-to-Learn protocols for certain students who have suffered concussions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-03-31","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2017-03-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR51/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1002519,"bill_number":"SB694","title":"Expiring funds to unappropriated surplus balance in General Revenue fund to Department of Administration","description":"Expiring funds to unappropriated surplus balance in General Revenue fund to Department of Administration","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB694/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=694&year=2017&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Hall"},
{"bill_id":1002520,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"US Army PFC Glenn S. Perdue, US Army Tec 5 Charley H. Perdue and US Army Air Corps SGT Carl Perdue Memorial Road","description":"US Army PFC Glenn S. Perdue, US Army Tec 5 Charley H. Perdue and US Army Air Corps SGT Carl Perdue Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR52/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1002536,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2017-04-04","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR53/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1002559,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Honoring Katherine Johnson, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient","description":"Honoring Katherine Johnson, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR66/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1002584,"bill_number":"HCR119","title":"Donald Tackett Jr. Memorial Road","description":"Donald Tackett Jr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-03","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2017-04-03","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR119/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=119&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
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{"bill_id":1002614,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Craddock Brothers Bridge","description":"Craddock Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-04-08","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-04-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR118/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=118&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1002632,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Study of the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and the Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses","description":"Study of the Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and the Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR115/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=115&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1002646,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Study of the Office of Technology and the Information Services and Communications Division","description":"Study of the Office of Technology and the Information Services and Communications Division","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-04-07","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-04-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR111/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
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{"bill_id":1002859,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting study on benefits of using nonemployees to improve state parks or forests","description":"Requesting study on benefits of using nonemployees to improve state parks or forests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-04-04","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2017-04-05","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
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{"bill_id":1010916,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Raising salary for classroom teachers","description":"Raising salary for classroom teachers","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1001/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1001&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1010956,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Relating generally to WV Parkways Authority","description":"Relating generally to WV Parkways Authority","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1003/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1003&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1011000,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Increasing DMV fees and motor fuel excise taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the funding for the State Road Fund by increasing Division of Motor Vehicles administrative fees and motor fuel excise taxes, changing the flat rate component of the motor fuel excise tax, increase the minimum average wholesale price of motor fuels for purposes of the five percent variable fuel tax on a certain date, increasing administrative DMV fees every five years on September 1 based on the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics most current Consumer Price Index, imposing annual registration fee for certain alternative fuel vehicles and specified effective dates. .","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB102/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1011011,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Relating generally to taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide increased funding for the General Revenue Fund by imposing severance tax on the privilege of producing coal and natural gas at graduated rates after June 30, 2017; increasing the rate of the consumers sales and service tax and use tax to 7 percent beginning July 1, 2017; imposing sales and use taxes on telecommunication services and ancillary telecommunication services beginning July 1, 2017. Eliminating exemptions from sales tax as of July 1, 2017, for services provided by health and fitness clubs and providers of primary opinion research and making technical corrections; exempting military retirement from personal income tax after December 31, 2018; imposing a temporary additional personal income tax on persons with West Virginia taxable incomes of $300,000 or more; collapsing the number of bracket in the personal income tax, specifying new rates of tax for taxable years beginning on and after specified first day of January 1, 2019 and providing for phase-out of personal income tax over period of years when certain conditions exist. The credits against personal and corporation net income taxes for qualified rehabilitation expenditures made after December 31, 2017 are increased; rules are provided for claiming credit and for disallowance of credit. The rate of the corporation net income tax is temporarily increased to 7.5 percent for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 but before January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"Motion to reject bill pursuant to House Rule 103 adopted (Roll No. 607)","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB104/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1011025,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Raising salaries for classroom teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the salary for classroom teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB101/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1011039,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Relating generally to the West Virginia Parkways Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant authority to the Parkways Authority to issue revenue bonds and refunding bonds for the purpose of financing parkway projects within the state constructed or improved by the Department of Transportation or the authority or refunding bonds issued in connection with any parkway project, to clarify notice and public meeting requirements and procedures for fixing or increasing tolls or fees, to study and implement, if feasible, a single fee program, and to authorize electronic toll collection as a method of collecting and enforcing any tolls that may be charged for transit over any parkway project.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-04","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-04","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB103/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1011099,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Limiting the number of days that members of the Legislature may receive compensation during an extended and extraordinary session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the compensation of members of the Legislature to no more than five days in a special session where a budget bill has not been enacted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB105/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1011265,"bill_number":"SR74","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":"2017-04-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-04-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR74/2017","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1011745,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Relating generally to taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide increased funding for the General Revenue Fund by imposing severance tax on the privilege of producing coal and natural gas at graduated rates after June 30, 2017; increasing the rate of the consumers sales and service tax and use tax to 7 percent beginning July 1, 2017; imposing sales and use taxes on telecommunication services and ancillary telecommunication services beginning July 1, 2017. Eliminating exemptions from sales tax as of July 1, 2017, for services provided by health and fitness clubs and providers of primary opinion research and making technical corrections; exempting military retirement from personal income tax after December 31, 2018; imposing a temporary additional personal income tax on persons with West Virginia taxable incomes of $300,000 or more; collapsing the number of bracket in the personal income tax, specifying new rates of tax for taxable years beginning on and after specified first day of January 1, 2019 and providing for phase-out of personal income tax over period of years when certain conditions exist. The credits against personal and corporation net income taxes for qualified rehabilitation expenditures made after December 31, 2017 are increased; rules are provided for claiming credit and for disallowance of credit. The rate of the corporation net income tax is temporarily increased to 7.5 percent for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018 but before January 1, 2020.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-05","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1004/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1004&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1011792,"bill_number":"SCR101","title":"Providing for adjournment of Legislature until May 15, 2017","description":"Providing for adjournment of Legislature until May 15, 2017","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-05","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-05-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR101/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1013775,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Recognizing Huntington as grand prize winner in America's Best Communities competition","description":"Recognizing Huntington as grand prize winner in America's Best Communities competition","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-05-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR103/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1013827,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Relating generally to the furlough of public employees during declared fiscal emergency","description":"Relating generally to the furlough of public employees during declared fiscal emergency","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"Resolution adopted to extend conference","last_action_date":"2017-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1014025,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Increasing funding for State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the funding for the State Road Fund. The bill increases Division of Motor Vehicles administrative fees and motor fuel excise taxes, increase rate of consumers sales and service tax on sales of motor vehicles, increases the minimum average wholesale price of motor fuels for purposes of the five percent variable fuel tax on a certain date, and increases administrative DMV fees every five years on September 1 based on the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics most current Consumer Price Index, imposing annual registration fee for certain alternative fuel vehicles and specified effective dates.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1006/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1006&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1014062,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Relating to furlough of public employees","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to create new sections and a new article of West Virginia Code authorizing the furlough of public employees, WV House and Senate employees, Joint Committee on Government and Finance employees, Legislative Auditor employees, Constitutional office employees and employees of the WV Supreme Court of Appeals. It also establishes the conditions under which furlough is to occur; defines terms, and permitting declaration and termination of the fiscal emergency.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-05-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1005/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1005&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1014100,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Tax Reform Act of 2017","description":"Tax Reform Act of 2017","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1007/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1007&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1014144,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Increasing the funding for the State Road Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the funding for the State Road Fund. The bill increases Division of Motor Vehicles administrative fees and motor fuel excise taxes, increase rate of consumers sales and service tax on sales of motor vehicles, increases the minimum average wholesale price of motor fuels for purposes of the five percent variable fuel tax on a certain date, and increases administrative DMV fees every five years on September 1 based on the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics most current Consumer Price Index, imposing annual registration fee for certain alternative fuel vehicles and specified effective dates.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB108/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1014184,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"Making medical cannabis subject to the consumer sales and service tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the collection of sales tax on medical cannabis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB109/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1014220,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Relating generally to the Tax Reform Act of 2017","description":"Relating generally to the Tax Reform Act of 2017","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-19","last_action":"Conference time expired","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB107/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1014709,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Establishing a Select Committee on Taxation and Budget Matters","description":"Establishing a Select Committee on Taxation and Budget Matters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-18","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2017-05-18","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1015038,"bill_number":"HB110","title":"Relating to taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a fair and equitable solution to the budget crisis in West Virginia. The bill increases the sales and use taxes to 6.75 percent and broadens the base of the sales tax. It ends the transfer of sales tax revenue to the road fund. It creates a fair share surcharge for wealthy West Virginians. It grants a $750 tax credit to full-time, classroom teachers. It modifies certain exemptions from sales and use taxes and exempts veterans’ military benefits from personal income tax. It creates an Earned Income Tax Credit to put more money in the hands of working people who earn low wages. Finally, it increases the rate of corporate net income tax by one percent.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2017-05-19","last_action":"Motion to table motion to discharge from committee adopted (Roll No. 646)","last_action_date":"2017-06-13","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB110/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1016990,"bill_number":"HB115","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB115/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1016992,"bill_number":"SB1013","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1013/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1013&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1016996,"bill_number":"HB116","title":"Relating to physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify laws relating to physician assistants, including modifying board membership, substituting “collaborating” for “supervising” physician, define terms, modify the prescriptive authority of physician assistants, eliminating the continuous national certification requirement, prohibiting an insurance plan from limiting the practice on physician assistants; adding requirements to practice agreement, granting physician assistants signatory authority on certain forms and making conforming amendments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB116/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1016999,"bill_number":"SB1009","title":"Relating generally to tax procedures and administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a notice of lien to include the lien expiration date, providing for additional circumstances in which the Tax Commissioner may withdraw tax liens; and providing for the release, withdrawal and termination of lien under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2017-06-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1009/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1009&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017001,"bill_number":"HB114","title":"Relating to the sale of Hopemont Hospital by the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the selling of Hopemont Hospital by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB114/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1017003,"bill_number":"SB1012","title":"Selling Jackie Withrow Hospital","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the selling of Jackie Withrow Hospital by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-05-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1012/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1012&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017006,"bill_number":"HB111","title":"Relating generally to tax procedures and administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a notice of lien to include the lien expiration date, providing for additional circumstances in which the Tax Commissioner may withdraw tax liens; and providing for the release, withdrawal and termination of lien under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB111/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1017010,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Relating to public school support and county levy rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase regular levy rates, and allow counties meeting certain requirements to decrease levy rates to the extent the rate exceeds the county's total basic foundation program, and to set forth maximum levies for general current expense purposes to be used annually beginning with the 2018-2019 school year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1008/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1008&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017011,"bill_number":"SB1014","title":"Relating generally to physician assistants","description":"Relating generally to physician assistants","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1014/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1014&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017015,"bill_number":"HB112","title":"Relating to the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the Volunteer Fire Department Workers' Compensation Premium Subsidy Fund untill June 30, 2020.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2017-05-23","last_action":"Tabled on 1st reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB112/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1017017,"bill_number":"SB1010","title":"Relating to 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 until June 30, 2020.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1010/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1010&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017020,"bill_number":"SB1015","title":"Relating generally to Health Care Authority","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to authorize the secretary, through the Health Care Authority, to request health care facilities file with the Health Care Authority health care financial disclosures; remove restrictive language associated with an exemption to the certificate of need process; and authorize the Health Care Authority to assess and collect a fee, assess a penalty for failure to file required financial documents, define terms. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2017-05-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1015/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1015&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017022,"bill_number":"SCR102","title":"Providing for adjournment of Legislature until June 5, 2017","description":"Providing for adjournment of Legislature until June 5, 2017","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-05-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR102/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1017025,"bill_number":"HB113","title":"Relating to the sale of Jackie Withrow Hospital by the DHHR","description":"Relating to the sale of Jackie Withrow Hospital by the DHHR","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2017-06-26","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 6/23/17 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2017-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB113/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1017027,"bill_number":"HB118","title":"Making appropriations of public money out of the Treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article VI of the Constitution","description":"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":"2017-05-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-05-24","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB118/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1017033,"bill_number":"SB1011","title":"Selling Hopemont Hospital","description":"Selling Hopemont Hospital","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-05-24","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1011/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1011&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1017038,"bill_number":"HB117","title":"Relating to West Virginia Health Care Authority","description":"Relating to West Virginia Health Care Authority","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-07-20","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 1st Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-07-20","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB117/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1017974,"bill_number":"HB119","title":"Discontinuing the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Racing Commission special account known as the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund; to transfer all moneys in the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to require that all moneys previously required to be directed to the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; requiring that upon transfer of moneys from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, a certain amount be withheld and deposited in the special account known as the “administration, promotion, education, capital improvement and greyhound adoption programs to include spaying and neutering account;” to require that all moneys previously required to be directed into any fund or paid for the purpose of funding purses, awards or provide any other funding for greyhound races be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to qualify for such license; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to or to contract to receive telecasts and accept wagers; to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to renew a video lottery license or racetrack table games license; to eliminate the requirement, for a video lottery licensee at a dog track, that operational video lottery must be located in the same building or structure as a racetrack and area where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a video lottery license or license renewal at a dog track must provide evidence of the existence of an agreement regarding proceeds from lottery terminals with certain parties; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a racetrack table games license at a dog track must race a certain number of days to qualify for such license; and to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to conduct simulcast racing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB119/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1017994,"bill_number":"HB120","title":"Establishing the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the state Vehicle Title, Registration and Relicensing Project of 2017. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the tile, registration and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill authorizes rule making and emergency rule making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-05","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-06-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB120/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1018956,"bill_number":"HB121","title":"Requiring unclaimed prize money be deposited into the General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for unclaimed prize money to be deposited into the General Revenue if not claimed within the one hundred and eighty days after the drawing or the announced end of a game.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-06-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB121/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1018971,"bill_number":"SCR103","title":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to committee of conference on House Bill 107","description":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to committee of conference on House Bill 107","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2017-06-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR103/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1019414,"bill_number":"SB1016","title":"Relating generally to license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","description":"Relating generally to license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1016/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1016&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1019415,"bill_number":"HB122","title":"Terminating the Women’s Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Women’s Commission and discontinue its functions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB122/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1019446,"bill_number":"HB123","title":"Imposing, administering and collecting a license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","description":"Imposing, administering and collecting a license tax on successful bidders for road construction contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-06-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB123/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1019637,"bill_number":"SB1017","title":"Relating generally to Tax Reform Act of 2017","description":"Relating generally to Tax Reform Act of 2017","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2017-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1017/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1017&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1019663,"bill_number":"SB1018","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2017-06-15","last_action":"Ordered to House","last_action_date":"2017-06-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1018/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1018&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1019664,"bill_number":"SCR104","title":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to committee of conference on House Bill 106","description":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to committee of conference on House Bill 106","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-16","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-06-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR104/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1019973,"bill_number":"SCR105","title":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to conference committee on House Bill 106","description":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 3 relating to conference committee on House Bill 106","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-16","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR105/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=105&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1019996,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Memorializing life of Honorable John C. Yoder","description":"Memorializing life of Honorable John C. Yoder","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-06-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR104/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1020014,"bill_number":"SB1019","title":"Increasing tax credit for rehabilitated building investment","description":"Increasing tax credit for rehabilitated building investment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-06-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-06-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1019/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1019&year=2017&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1020926,"bill_number":"SR106","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR106/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=106&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1020927,"bill_number":"SR107","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR107/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=107&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1020988,"bill_number":"SR105","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR105/2017/X1","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=1X&input4=105&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1028452,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-10-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-10-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR202/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1028454,"bill_number":"SB2001","title":"Exempting military retirement income from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is the exempt from personal income tax military retirement income, including retirement income from the regular Armed Forces, Reserves and National Guard paid by the United States or by this state after December 31, 2017, including any survivorship annuities, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes for the taxable year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-10-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-10-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2001/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2001&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028458,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-10-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-10-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR201/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1028463,"bill_number":"HB202","title":"Allowing certain tax information to be shared with designated employees of Commissioner of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Tax Commissioner to share with the Commissioner of Highways certain tax information pertaining to persons who have contracts with the Division of Highways for road construction or repair projects, including their subcontractors, and to persons who submit bids for road construction or repair contracts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-10-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-10-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB202/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1028467,"bill_number":"SB2002","title":"Allowing certain tax information be shared with designated DOH employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Tax Commissioner to share with the Commissioner of Highways certain tax information pertaining to persons who have contracts with the Division of Highways for road construction or repair projects, including their subcontractors, and to persons who submit bids for road construction or repair contracts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-24","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2002/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2002&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028470,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Exempting military retirement income from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is the exempt from personal income tax military retirement income, including retirement income from the regular Armed Forces, reserves and National Guard paid by the United States or by this state after December 31, 2017, including any survivorship annuities, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes for the taxable year.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-25","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB201/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1028475,"bill_number":"SB2003","title":"Implementing special hiring procedures for DOH and Tax Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an efficient, fast and fair merit based system of hiring new employees and retaining current employees while maintaining the current protections afforded under the classified service. Without this bill, Division of Highways will not be able to meet the current demand for employees to maintain our roads and highways much less, the increased demand triggered by increased funding for highway construction. Without this bill, the Tax Division will not be able to meet the current demand for employees to administer, collect and enforce the tax laws of this state. This bill shortens time frames for completing personnel actions by the Division of Highways, the Tax Division and the Division of Personnel. It reduces the duplicative multi-level approvals of personnel decisions but retains due process protections. The Joint Committee on Government and Finance will receive quarterly reports from the Division of Highways and the Division of Personnel and both agencies are required to jointly propose emergency and legislative rules to effectuate the provisions of this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-24","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2003/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2003&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028482,"bill_number":"HB204","title":"Finding and declaring a claim against the state and its agency to be a moral obligation 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 $74,296.58","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-10-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2017-10-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB204/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1028486,"bill_number":"HB203","title":"Relating generally to tax credits for rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenditures on historic structures to be used against personal and corporate net income taxes from 10 percent to 25 percent for expenditures made on or after December 31, 2017, to provide for use of the tax credit on or after January 1, 2020, and to make these changes subject to certain annual and per-project caps. Also, this bill provides for a five-year sunset period on the historic tax credit.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-25","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB203/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1028532,"bill_number":"SB2006","title":"Relating to WV Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Jobs Act to ensure available jobs go to qualified West Virginia workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-10-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2017-10-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2006/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2006&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028537,"bill_number":"SB2005","title":"Finding and declaring claim against state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency reached its budget limit. Total amount from Special Revenue:Â $74,296.58","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-24","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2005/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2005&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028544,"bill_number":"SB2004","title":"Relating to tax credits for rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenditures on historic structures to be used against personal and corporate net income taxes from 10 percent to 25 percent for expenditures made on or after December 31, 2017, to provide for use of the tax credit on or after January 1, 2020, and to make these changes subject to certain annual and per-project caps. Also, this bill provides for a five-year sunset period on the historic tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2017-10-17","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2017-10-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2004/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2004&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1028555,"bill_number":"HB205","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Jobs Act to ensure available jobs go to qualified West Virginia workers.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-10-25","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, 2nd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-10-25","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB205/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2017&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1028562,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-10-17","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2017-10-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR201/2017/X2","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1033801,"bill_number":"SR302","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying Governor Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-12-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR302/2017/X3","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=3X&input4=302&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1033804,"bill_number":"SB3001","title":"Authorizing sale of bonds pursuant to Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017","description":"Authorizing sale of bonds pursuant to Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2017-12-06","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, 3rd Extraordinary Session, 2017","last_action_date":"2017-12-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3001/2017/X3","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2017&sessiontype=3X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1033814,"bill_number":"SR301","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2017-12-04","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2017-12-04","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR301/2017/X3","state_link":"http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2017&sessiontype=3X&input4=301&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
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