CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Rules Committee met before the floor session and moved House Bill 2683 to the inactive House Calendar.
During Senate Messages, the House received and read for the first time Senate Bill 490. Five bills passed today.
House Bill 2158 removes the sunset clause for the West Virginia spay and neuter program registration fee.
House Bill 2360 clarifies that crimes against law enforcement officers included pre-certified officers, those still in training, and chief executives such as sheriffs.
House Bill 2434, the Stop Squatters Act, provides for law enforcement remedy to remove unauthorized persons from residential and commercial real estate, The bill establishes a misdemeanor and felony offenses for unlawfully occupying and intentionally damaging a residential or commercial property. The bill also establishes a misdemeanor offense for knowingly presenting a false document stating property ownership.
House Bill 2437 removes “knowingly” offenses involving fentanyl. The bill states that someone in possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance could face enhanced penalties, if fentanyl is in the substance.
House Bill 2511 allows for bingo and alcohol sales and consumption to take place at the same time for events held by Veteran Service Organizations, fraternities, and volunteer fire departments.
Bills introduced today can be found here
