Boards And Commissions
West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board [HB-4574]
[Retirement ]
[Pensions ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Veterans ]
[Military ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Budget and Spending ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Division of Corrections Retirement System to be administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board. The bill provides definitions; effective dates; federal qualification requirements; membership standards; required contributions from members and employers; the creation of the West Virginia Division of Corrections Retirement Fund; transfer from Public Employees Retirement System; time limits; notice requirement; commencement of benefits; providing for retirement credited through member's use of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sharon Spencer Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2008
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Limiting members of the Board of Pharmacy to two full terms [HB-4569]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
The purpose of this bill is to limit members of the Board of Pharmacy to two full terms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dale Stephens Filed For Introduction on 02/14/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Reforming the school aid formula by reducing the regular levy deducted from county boards of education [HB-4522]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Taxes ]
The purpose of this bill is to reform the school aid formula by reducing the regular levy deducted from county boards of education for general current expense purposes by 50% of the growth in local share from 5 years prior.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mitch Carmichael Filed For Introduction on 02/13/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Authorizing the Whitewater Commission to establish a fee to stock trout on the Gauley River by legislative rule [HB-4514]
[Environmental ]
[Animals ]
[Recreation ]
Authorizing the Whitewater Commission to establish a fee to stock trout on the Gauley River by legislative rule
Sponsored by: Rep. William Stemple Filed For Introduction on 02/12/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Authorizing the Commissioner of Highways to install "move over" signs along interstate highways applicable to motorist approaching disabled or emergency vehicles [HB-4481]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Commissioner of Highways to install "move over" signs along interstate highways applicable to motorists approaching disabled or emergency vehicles on the shoulders or berms.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Beach Filed For Introduction on 02/11/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Requiring a board of education to wait ten days before posting a new job opening following the death of an employee [HB-4472]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to require a board of education to wait ten days before posting a new job opening following the death of an employee.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Fragale Chapter 85, Acts, 2008 on 04/08/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Expanding the powers of the Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner [HB-4466]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Insurance ]
Expanding the powers of the Office of Consumer Advocacy within the Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley From House Calendar, 2nd Reading, Placed On Special Calendar on 02/29/2008
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West Virginia 2008 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-4453]
[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 Filed For Introduction on 02/07/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Establishing the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund [HB-4414]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and Fund to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War; establish membership and compensation; provide the powers and duties of the commission; and provide for continuation of the commission.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Doyle Filed For Introduction on 02/05/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to state board standards for the recommended duration of school bus transportation times for students to and from school [HB-4406]
[Education ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Children and Youth ]
This bill requires the high quality standards for transportation adopted by the state board to include standards for the recommended duration of the one-way school bus transportation time for students to and from school under normal weather and operating conditions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Eldridge Chapter 192, Acts, 2008 on 04/08/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to the commissioner's rule-making authority for workers' compensation [HB-4390]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Insurance ]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the current exemption of the Insurance Commissioner from legislative review of rules relating to the regulation of workers' compensation insurance market beginning July 1, 2009.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 02/04/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Expanding the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven [HB-4384]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow for the expansion of the number of members of boards of zoning appeal from five to seven.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley To Government Organization on 02/26/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to payment of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus [HB-4341]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to pay the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards salary bonus to the holders of certificates awarded to them during employment as a classroom teacher if they are subsequently employed as a school principal, or assistant school principal, or in another position in an instructional leadership capacity.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Pethtel To Finance on 02/26/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Increasing the state racing commission from three to five members [HB-4339]
[Gaming ]
The purpose of this bill is to increase from three to five the number of members on the Racing Commission board and sets forth who the members may be.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lidella Hrutkay Filed For Introduction on 01/30/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Authorizing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to increase fees for one year [HB-4337]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Consumer Protection ]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize a Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to increase fee for one year.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Morgan Chapter 169, Acts, 2008 on 04/08/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Revising Insurance Commissioner reporting requirements to the Legislature on workers' compensation insurance rules [HB-4332]
[Insurance ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for legislative notice by the Insurance Commissioner whenever a rule, policy or guideline that affects the workers compensation insurance system is implemented.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 01/30/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to the use of personal leave days by a surviving spouse of a deceased employee of a school board [HB-4320]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
[Pensions ]
The purpose of this bill is to allow a surviving spouse of an employee of a school board who dies while employed to receive credit for the deceased spouse's accrued and unused personal leave time if the surviving spouse is also an employee of the same school board. In lieu of credit, for personal leave, the surviving spouse may elect to receive a lump sum amount for the accrued and unused sick leave of the deceased spouse.
Sponsored by: Rep. William Romine Filed For Introduction on 01/29/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Clarifying disciplinary cases, investigations, hearings, injunctions and penalties for the Board of Acupuncture [HB-4303]
[Healthcare ]
The purpose of this bill is to clarify disciplinary cases, investigations, hearings, injunctions and penalties for the board of Acupuncture.
Sponsored by: Sen. Corey Palumbo To Government Organization on 02/22/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Relating to requirements for firefighter applicants [HB-4299]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
The purpose of this bill is to expand the age for firefighter beyond 35 for persons already employed by the Civil Service Commission.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley To Government Organization on 02/22/2008
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West Virginia 2008 Regular Session
Comprehensive Child Welfare Commission [HB-4295]
[Children and Youth ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to study the child welfare system and make recommendations to strengthen it.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Caputo Filed For Introduction on 01/28/2008