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Thursday, February 6, 2003


The House of Delegates met at 11:00 a.m., and was called to order by the Speaker.
Prayer was offered and the House was led in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Clerk proceeded to read the Journal of Wednesday, February 5, 2003, being the first order of business, when the further reading thereof was dispensed with and the same approved.
At the request of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the applicable provisions of House Rule 136, relating to privileges of the floor, were suspended for the day to grant privileges of the floor to invited guests for presentations by the House.
Committee Reports

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, from the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration:
H. R. 10, Recognizing, commending and urging the support of the work, contributions and opportunities that West Virginia Rural Champion Communities can provide this state,
H. C. R. 3, Naming the bridge that crosses the Capon River on Route 259 at Yellow Spring, Hampshire County, the "Kenneth Seldon Bridge",
H. C. R. 18, Naming the new bridge on Winchester Street which crosses the CSX Railroad in Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia, the "PFC Ray W. Stotler Memorial Bridge",
H. C. R. 19, Naming the new bridge on Route 9 which crosses the CSX Railroad in Paw Paw, Morgan County, West Virginia, the "The American Legion Bridge",
H. C. R. 20, Erecting a road sign on state route 61 near Beardsfork Hollow, Fayette County, West Virginia, honoring Walter "Mike" South, former President of the Black Lung Association,
And,
S. C. R. 5, Requesting Division of Highways name bridge near Jackson's Mill "Homer Bennett Bridge",
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each be adopted.
Chairman Browning, from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security has had under consideration:
H. B. 2865, Upgrading the criminal offense of damaging or destroying real or personal property owned by a railroad company or public utility,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2865) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Proudfoot, from the Committee on Political Subdivisions, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Political Subdivisions has had under consideration:
H. B. 2818, Authorizing the county commissions of growth counties to include the transfer of development rights as part of a zoning ordinance,
And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, but that it first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2818) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Proudfoot, from the Committee on Political Subdivisions, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Political Subdivisions has had under consideration:
H. B. 2532, Allowing municipalities to enact an occupation privilege fee,
And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2532) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman Proudfoot, from the Committee on Political Subdivisions, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Political Subdivisions has had under consideration:
H. B. 2505, Allowing municipalities to establish a procedure for run-off elections in cases of tie votes in municipal elections,
And,
H. B. 2283, Authorizing lateral transfers for deputy sheriffs,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2505 and H. B. 2283) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman H. White, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration:
H. B. 2556, Requiring the insurance commissioner to issue an annual communication to increase awareness of certain flood insurance issues,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2556) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman H. White, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration:
H. B. 2714, Relating to the donation of firefighting and fire rescue equipment and insurance policies dealing with immunity coverage provisions,
And,
H. B. 2764, Defining the content of subpoenas that may be issued by the insurance commissioner,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2714 and H. B. 2764) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman H. White, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration:
H. B. 2713, Authorizing corporations incorporated under the laws of states other than West Virginia to apply for, obtain and maintain a certificate of authority to operate a health maintenance organization,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2713) was referred to the Committee on Government Organization.
Chairman H. White, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration:
H. B. 2702, Eliminating the examination assessment fee on risk retention groups,
And reports the same back, with a title amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2702) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman R. M. Thompson, from the Committee on Banking and Insurance, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Banking and Insurance has had under consideration:
S. B. 189, Relating to approval of out-of-state bank applications to establish bank branches,
S. B. 190, Requiring more examinations for certain banks to track current practice with federal regulators,
S. B. 191, Relating to state-chartered credit union converting to federal or another state charter,
S. B. 192, Relating to notice from certain bank holding companies,
And,
H. B. 2514, Authorizing the board of banking and financial institutions to prohibit individuals removed from one financial institution from participating in the affairs of other financial institutions,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (S. B. 189, S. B. 190, S. B. 191, S. B. 192 and H. B. 2514) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Perdue, from the Committee on Health and Human Resources, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Health and Human Resources has had under consideration:
H. B 2622, Health and human resources, nurse aid abuse registry,
And,
H. B. 2623, Health, sewage treatment and collection system design standards,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2622 and H. B. 2623) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Perdue, from the Committee on Health and Human Resources, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Health and Human Resources has had under consideration:
H. B. 2625, Health, surrogates for incapacitated persons in health care facilities,
H. B. 2628, Human services, tel-assistance program,
And,

H. B. 2629, Human services, family day care home registration requirements,
And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that they each do pass, as amended, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2625, H. B. 2628 and H. B. 2629) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Perdue, from the Committee on Health and Human Resources, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Health and Human Resources has had under consideration:
H. B. 2217, Increasing the health care provider tax on gross receipts of providers of nursing facility services,
And reports the same back without recommendation as to its passage, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2217) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman Yeager, from the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources has had under consideration:
H. B. 2581, Natural resources, special boating rule,
H. B. 2649, DNR, revocation of hunting and fishing licenses,
And,
H. B. 2651, DNR, deer hunting regulations
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2581, H. B. 2649 and H. B. 2651) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Warner, from the Committee on Roads and Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Roads and Transportation has had under consideration:
H. B. 2763, Allowing original equipment mounted auxiliary lighting devices for use only when the vehicle is used off road,
And reports the same back, by unanimous vote of the Committee, with the recommendation that it do pass, and with the recommendation that the second reference to the Committee on the Judiciary be dispensed with.
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (H. B. 2763) to the Committee on the Judiciary was abrogated.
Having been reported from committee with no dissenting vote, and in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, the foregoing bill (H. B. 2763) will be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Chairman Warner, from the Committee on Roads and Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Roads and Transportation has had under consideration:
H. B. 2791, Allowing certain exempted class A farm use vehicles to use the highways between sunset and sunrise,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2791) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman Warner, from the Committee on Roads and Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Roads and Transportation has had under consideration:
H. B. 2572, Highways, traffic and safety rule,
H. B. 2573, Highways, transportation of hazardous wastes,
H. B. 2579, Motor vehicles, test and lock program,
H. B. 2580
, Motor vehicles, motor vehicle inspection manual,
H. B. 2647, Motor vehicles, denial, suspension, revocation or non-renewal of driving privileges,
H. B. 2648, Motor vehicles, dealers, wreckers, re-builders and license services, auctions, leasing, rental and administrative due process,
And,
H. B. 2684, Authorizing the commissioner of department of highways to set certain speed limits,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that they each do pass, but that they first be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bills (H. B. 2572, H. B. 2573, H. B. 2579, H. B. 2580, H. B. 2647, H. B. 2648 and H. B. 2684) were each referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Browning, from the Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security has had under consideration:
H. B. 2266, Providing authority for state fire marshals to cooperate with and assist other law-enforcement agencies,
And reports back a committee substitute therefor, by unanimous vote of the Committee, with a new title, as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2266 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section three, article ten, chapter fifteen of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to cooperation between law-enforcement agencies generally and including the state fire marshal and deputy and assistant fire marshals within the definition of criminal justice enforcement personnel for the purpose of authorizing the state fire marshal and deputy and assistant fire marshals to cooperate with and assist other law-enforcement agencies,"
With the recommendation that the committee substitute do pass, and with the recommendation that second reference to the Committee on the Judiciary be dispensed with.
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2266) to the Committee on the Judiciary was abrogated.
Having been reported from committee with no dissenting vote, and in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, the foregoing bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2266) will be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Chairman Mezzatesta, from the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration:
H. B. 2383, Requiring the state department of education to submit a comprehensive teacher certification plan to LOCEA for adopting prior to July 1, 2003,
And reports the same back, by unanimous vote of the Committee, with the recommendation that it do pass.
Having been reported from committee with no dissenting vote, and in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, the foregoing bill (H. B. 2383) will be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Chairman Mezzatesta, from the Committee on Education, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Education has had under consideration:
H. B. 2382, Providing salary supplements of $2,500 and expense reimbursements to professional personnel who meet certain professional national certification standards,
And reports the same back with the recommendation that it do pass, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Finance.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2382) was referred to the Committee on Finance.
Chairman Warner, from the Committee on Roads and Transportation, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Roads and Transportation has had under consideration:
H. B. 2760, Authorizing motor carrier inspectors designated by the PSC to enforce all traffic laws and rules of the road with respect to commercial motor vehicles,
And reports the same back, with amendment, with the recommendation that it do pass, as amended, but that it first be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
In accordance with the former direction of the Speaker, the bill (H. B. 2760) was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chairman Campbell, from the Committee on Pensions and Retirement, submitted the following report, which was received:
Your Committee on Pensions and Retirement has had under consideration:
H. B. 2281, Raising the allowable earnings limit of higher education faculty who retired under the severance plan,
And reports back a committee substitute therefor, by unanimous vote of the Committee, with the same title, as follows:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2281 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section one-d, article one, chapter eighteen-b of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to raising the allowable earnings limit of higher education personnel who retired under the severance plan and setting forth an external standard to govern this limit,"
With the recommendation that the committee substitute do pass, and with the recommendation that second reference to the Committee on Finance be dispensed with.
In the absence of objection, reference of the bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2281) to the Committee on Finance was abrogated.
Having been reported from committee with no dissenting vote, and in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, the foregoing bill (Com. Sub. for H. B. 2281) will be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Messages from the Senate

A message from the Senate, by
The Clerk of the Senate, announced the adoption by the Senate and requested the concurrence of the House of Delegates in the adoption of the following concurrent resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
S. C. R. 13 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge crossing from Kermit, West Virginia, to Martin County, Kentucky, the 'Herbert "Hub" Cline Bridge'."
Whereas, Herbert Cline was born January 13, 1920, in Chattaroy, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Herbert Cline was a graduate of Wake Forest University where he excelled at basketball and was inducted into the All-American Hall of Fame at Wake Forest for basketball. He also participated in football; and
Whereas, Herbert Cline served his nation with pride and distinction as a pilot in the United States Air Force; and
Whereas, After returning to West Virginia, Herbert Cline was an educator and a basketball coach in Mingo County; and
Whereas, Herbert Cline left teaching and became a successful businessman in the coal industry, starting a company which employed more than a thousand people in Matewan, West Virginia, which he later expanded into Martin County, Kentucky; and
Whereas, Herbert Cline was devoted to his church and his community and made numerous anonymous contributions to assist others; and
Whereas, Sadly, Herbert Cline passed away August 11, 1997; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the bridge crossing from Kermit, West Virginia, to Martin County, Kentucky, the "Herbert 'Hub' Cline Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways provide and erect a sign at either end of the bridge displaying the name "Herbert 'Hub' Cline Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
A message from the Senate, by
The Clerk of the Senate, announced the adoption by the Senate and requested the concurrence of the House of Delegates in the adoption of the following concurrent resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
S. C. R. 21 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge on Route 28 near Romney, Hampshire County, the 'John Blue Bridge'."
Whereas, John Blue came to Hampshire County, Virginia, in 1725 from Somerset County, New Jersey, having allegedly received land from Thomas, Lord Fairfax; and
Whereas, The acreage owned by John Blue was present day Route 28 north of Romney, Hampshire County, along the South Branch of the Potomac River; and
Whereas, John Blue had fourteen children who settled in the area and his great grandson, also named John Blue, is noted in numerous Civil War history books; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the bridge on Route 28 near Romney, Hampshire County, the "John Blue Bridge" in tribute to an early settler along the South Branch of the Potomac River; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge on Route 28 near Romney, Hampshire County, as the "John Blue Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
Resolutions Introduced

Delegates Manchin and Caputo offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. R. 15 - "Designating February 19, 2003, as 'Law-enforcement Appreciation Day'."
Whereas, Citizens of West Virginia should pause to consider the men and women of law enforcement who daily place their lives in danger for our safety; and
Whereas, The men and women of law enforcement have dedicated themselves to the communities they serve and have trained efficiently to perform their duties; and
Whereas, Sadly, there are many law-enforcement officers who pay the ultimate price and are killed in the line of duty; and
Whereas, It is fitting that we pay tribute to the men and women of law enforcement whose dedication and commitment to protect and serve our citizens go unnoticed in our daily lives; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the Senate hereby designates February 19, 2003, a "Law-enforcement Appreciation Day" as an expression of our gratitude for the outstanding task law-enforcement officers perform on a daily basis for our safety and protection; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate is proud of the men and women who put their lives on the line daily and who live up to the creed "To protect and serve" the citizens of their communities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to appropriate representatives of law enforcement.
Bills Introduced

On motions for leave, bills were introduced, read by their titles, and severally referred as follows:
By Delegates Craig, Hrutkay and Mahan:
H. B. 2880 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section twenty, article seventeen, chapter twenty- two of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to increasing underground storage tank annual registration fees from owners of underground storage tanks; and requiring that such increase in fees be implemented by emergency rule"; to the Committee on the Judiciary then Finance.
By Delegates Craig, Morgan and Smirl:
H. B. 2881 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section twenty-three, article three, chapter twenty- two of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to surface coal mining and reclamation; and establishing requirements for bond release"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Delegates Craig, Morgan, Caputo and Smirl:
H. B. 2882 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section seven, article one, chapter twenty-two-b of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to appeals to the environmental quality boards generally; and limiting requirements for stays for appeals under the surface coal mining and reclamation act for unjust hardship"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Delegates Hamilton, Poling, Williams, Azinger, Evans, Stalnaker and Manuel:

H. B. 2883 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section six, article eleven-a, chapter forty-seven of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to allowing a retail markup on the sale of beer, wine and intoxicating liquors of fifteen percent"; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Delegates Hatfield, Amores, Martin, Caputo, Houston and Manuel:

H. B. 2884 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section two, article five-c, chapter sixteen of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended; and to further amend said article by adding thereto two new sections, designated sections five-a and five-b, all relating to nursing homes; defining certain terms; requiring the posting of staffing data; and providing for the right of family members to form family councils at nursing homes"; to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then the Judiciary.
By Delegates Hatfield, Fleischauer, Webster, Brown, Manuel and Amores:

H. B. 2885 - "A Bill to amend chapter sixteen of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated article two-i, relating to 'Crisis Pregnancy Organizations'; providing definitions; providing limitations and requirements relative to when crisis pregnancy organizations may render services to women with unplanned or unwanted pregnancies"; to the Committee on Health and Human Resources then the Judiciary.
By Delegates H. White, Hrutkay and R. M. Thompson:
H. B. 2886 - "A Bill to amend and reenact section two, article twenty, chapter thirty-three of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, relating to the types of entities that are governed by article twenty, chapter thirty-three of said code"; to the Committee on Banking and Insurance then Finance.
By Delegates H. White, Hrutkay and R. M. Thompson:
H. B. 2887 - "A Bill to amend and reenact sections one, two, three, four, six and seven, article thirty-seven, chapter thirty-three of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended; to further amend article thirty-seven, by adding thereto two new sections, designated sections eight and nine, all relating to providing the article with a short title; refining definitions; treating the licensing and authority of managing general agents; and increasing the authority of the Commissioner, including the authority to order penalties in an amount not exceeding ten thousand dollars for a violation of the article"; to the Committee on Banking and Insurance then Finance.
On motions for leave, bills were introduced (Originating in the Committee on Government Organization and reported by unanimous vote of the Committee, with the recommendation that they each do pass), which were read by their titles, as follows:
By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Perdue, Tucker, Talbott, Leggett and Caruth:
H. B. 2888 - "A Bill to amend article fourteen, chapter thirty of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated section sixteen, relating to continuation of the board of osteopathy,"
And,
By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Hatfield, Manchin, Leggett, Blair and Caruth:
H. B. 2889 - "A Bill to amend article twenty one, chapter thirty of the code of West Virginia, one thousand nine hundred thirty-one, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated section sixteen, relating to continuation of the board of examiners of psychologists."
Having been reported from committee with no dissenting vote, and in accordance with the provisions of House Rule 70a, the foregoing bills (H. B. 2888 and H. B. 2889) will be placed on the Consent Calendar.
Consent Calendar

Second Reading

H. B. 2864, Continuing the office of explosives and blasting; on second reading, coming up in regular order, was read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
First Reading

The following bills on first reading, coming up in regular order, were each read a first time and ordered to second reading:
Com. Sub. for H. B. 2008, Providing good-faith background checks for law-enforcement personnel,
H. B. 2802, Providing for a legal description in deeds creating an easement right-of-way,
And,
H. B. 2879, Continuing the West Virginia commission on holocaust education.
Special Calendar

Unfinished Business

H. R. 12, Amending the rules of the House of Delegates relating to compelling a standing committee to take up and report out a bill; coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was reported by the Clerk.
The Speaker propounded "Shall the resolution be rejected?"
On this question, Delegate Overington demanded the yeas and nays, which demand was sustained.
The yeas and nays having been ordered, they were taken (Roll No. 34), and there were--yeas 71, nays 26, absent and not voting 3, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Anderson, Armstead, Blair, Border, Calvert, Canterbury, Carmichael, Caruth, Duke, Ellem, Evans, Frich, Hall, Howard, Leggett, Louisos, Overington, Romine, Schadler, Schoen, Sobonya, Sumner, Trump, Wakim, Walters and Webb.
Absent And Not Voting: Coleman, Faircloth and Perdue.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the resolution (H. R. 12) rejected.
H. C. R. 16, Renaming the entire portion of the West Virginia King Coal Highway, the intersection of I-73/74 and the Coalfield Expressway and the intersection of I-73/74 and Route 123; coming up in regular order, as unfinished business, was reported by the Clerk and adopted..
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
First Reading

H. B. 2268, Teachers and substitute teachers as professional educators and addressing the critical need and shortage thereof; coming up in regular order, was read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Leaves of Absences

At the request of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, leaves of absence were granted Delegates Coleman, Faircloth and Perdue.
Miscellaneous Business

Delegate Overington asked and obtained unanimous consent that the remarks of Delegate Trump regarding H. R. 12 be printed in the Appendix to the Journal.
At 12:00 Meridian, on motion of Delegate Staton, the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2003.