Hello WVCC -- Yesterday, HB4304 (as amended by the subcommittee) passed the House floor 70-26. Thanks to all of  you who made phone calls and sent emails! Thanks also to Delegates Fleischaer, Skaff, Wells, Manchin, Pino, and all the sponsors (I'll be sending personal notes to all of them after the session). I'll also get the list of nays and yeas.

 

Here's what's next: The bill will be reported to the Senate today (Tuesday). It will go to Judiciary Committee next. Gary and I are working to get Senator Palumbo (Judiciary Chairman) to put in on the agenda later this week. As soon as we know when/if it will be on the agenda, I will let you know when to bombard the Judiciary Committee with your phone calls and emails.

 

If the bill passes Judiciary, it will have to be on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agenda next Tuesday, March 4th, and PASS out of committee. Then, if all goes according to plan, the bill will be read three times on the Senate Floor, with the final reading and passage on Saturday (the last day of the session). As you can see, there is no room for delay!!

 

Thanks again for all your help.