Boards And Commissions

State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Creating the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning to oversee coordination of state agencies, departments, bureaus and commissions [HB-2838] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the Governor's Office of Health Enhancement and Lifestyle Planning to oversee coordination of state departments, agencies, bureaus and commissions for the purpose of redesigning health system delivery services in West Virginia. This bill was recommended for passage during the 2009 Regular Session by Select Committee D on Health. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ralph Rodighiero Filed For Introduction on 02/26/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Authorizing mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders [HB-2741] [Mental Health ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize mental hygiene commissioners to sign readmission orders.

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 02/23/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Requiring state offices, agencies, boards and commissions to submit annual reports electronically [HB-2658] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ]
The purpose of this bill is to require state offices, agencies, boards and commissions to submit annual reports electronically with electronic copies also submitted to the Legislative Manager in certain circumstances.

Sponsored by: Rep. Brent Boggs Filed For Introduction on 02/19/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Requiring the Commissioner of Corrections to keep track of repeat offenses committed by persons convicted of sexual offenses against children [HB-2641] [Children and Youth ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the commissioner of corrections to keep track of repeat offenses committed by persons convicted of sexual offenses against children.

Sponsored by: Rep. Linda Longstreth Filed For Introduction on 02/18/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Making changes to the Municipal Home Rule Board [HB-2581] [Community Development ] [Law Enforcement ]
The purpose of this bill is to change the composition of the Municipal Home Rule Board and change the timetable and responsibilities for the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.

Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Beach Filed For Introduction on 02/18/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Authorizing professional licensing boards to combine administrative staff functions [HB-2539] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Small Business ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize professional licensing boards to combine administrative staff functions.

Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Miller 2 on 12/31/1969

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Establishing a multi-disciplinary commission to study, make findings and recommendations regarding incarceration population and costs [HB-2408] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to request the Supreme Court of Appeals to establish a multi-disciplinary commission to study, make findings and recommendations regarding incarceration population and costs.

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 02/16/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Updating the law governing professional licensing boards in general [HB-2403] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to update the law governing professional licensing boards in general.

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Eldridge To Government Organization on 02/27/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Providing that certain mental hygiene commissioners are eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System [HB-2398] [Retirement ] [Mental Health ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Pensions ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain mental hygiene commissioners are eligible for membership in the Public Employees Retirement System.

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Michael Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Expanding the membership of the Racing Commission and reorganizing the administrative functions [HB-2388] [Gaming ]
The purpose of this bill is to expand the membership of the Racing Commission from three to five members and reorganizes the administrative functions of the West Virginia Racing Commission by establishing a State Racing Office and creating the position of Director of Racing. The Director of Racing will be a gubernatorial appointee and will be responsible for the daily management of the authorities and responsibilities of the West Virginia Racing Commission.

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle To Government Organization on 04/02/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Increasing the amount of mine subsidence insurance reinsured by the board of risk management [HB-2369] [Insurance ] [Mining ]
The purpose of this bill is to increase the limit of mine subsidence insurance reinsured by the board of risk management from $75,000 to $125,000.

Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Creating the Traumatic Brain Injury Services Commission [HB-2354] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Mental Health ] [Human Services ]
The purpose of this article is to create a new commission for the service to veterans and others suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Iaquinta Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Providing nonsupervisory employees of the West Virginia State Board of Education with the same protections against summary dismissal as are applicable to employees of county boards of education [HB-2352] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide nonsupervisory employees of the West Virginia State Board of Education with the same protections against summary dismissal as are applicable to employees of county boards of education through continuing contracts and dismissal for cause.

Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Wells Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Providing that the PEIA Finance Board may make optional plans available as an IRS plan or as part of the preferred provider benefits [HB-2346] [Healthcare ] [Insurance ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that the PEIA Finance Board may make optional plans available as an IRS plan or as part of the preferred provider benefits.

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Fleischauer Do Pass, But First To Finance on 03/17/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Requiring the State Board of Education to create a school drug safety program [HB-2341] [Education ] [Public Safety ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Healthcare ] [Public Health ] [Children and Youth ]
The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to create a school drug safety program. The bill would require the program to include drug testing of individuals prior to being hired, transferred or promoted to positions within a school and include random drug testing of all individuals employed in a school.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ralph Rodighiero Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Allowing county school boards to establish a four-day school week and collect fees for use of school buildings on the fifth day [HB-2326] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Community Development ] [Funding ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow county school boards to establish a four-day school week and collect fees for use of school buildings on the fifth day from community organizations that provide student support programs.

Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch Carmichael Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Creating a Sentencing Commission [HB-2319] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to create a Sentencing Commission and setting forth its membership, responsibilities, powers and duties. The bill also requires that the commission evaluate the state's sentencing and correctional laws and policies and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Armstead Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Allowing certain county boards of education to operate their schools on a four-day school week [HB-2311] [Education ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education in low density counties to operate their schools on a four-day school week basis.

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Walters Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Prohibiting the demolition of a historic structure prior to a review of and the issuance of a permit by the Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History [HB-2301] [Arts and Culture ] [Construction ] [Community Development ]
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the demolition of a historic structure prior to a review of and the issuance of a permit for the undertaking by the Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History.

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2009

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State (West Virginia)
West Virginia 2009 Regular Session

Prohibiting individual county board of education members from acting on behalf of the board in an individual capacity unless authorized by law [HB-2284] [Education ] [Ethics ]
The purpose of this bill is to recusal of board members during certain votes and prohibit individual county board of education members from acting on behalf of the board in an individual capacity unless authorized by law. The bill also assesses personal liability for violations.

Sponsored by: Rep. David Perry Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2009

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