Tuesday, June 13, 2006


Pursuant to the Proclamation of His Excellency, the Governor, issued the thirteenth day of June, 2006, and hereinafter set forth, convening the Legislature in Extraordinary Session on the thirteenth day of June, 2006, the House of Delegates assembled in its Chamber in the Capitol Building in the City of Charleston, and at 5:00 p.m.., was called to order by the Speaker, the Honorable Robert S. Kiss.
Prayer was offered and the House was led in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
The roll being called (Roll No. 683), and 87 Delegates having answered to their names, the Speaker declared a quorum.
Messages from the Executive

The Speaker laid before the House of Delegates the Proclamation of His Excellency, the Governor, convening the Legislature in extraordinary session, which was read by the Clerk as follows:
State of West Virginia

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Charleston

A PROCLAMATION

I, JOE MANCHIN III, GOVERNOR of the State of West Virginia, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Section 7, Article VII of the Constitution of West Virginia, do hereby call the Legislature of West Virginia to convene in Extraordinary Session at five o'clock p.m. on the thirteenth day of June, two thousand six, in its chambers in the State Capitol, City of Charleston, for the sole purpose of considering and acting upon the following matters:
FIRST: Certain supplementary appropriation bills.
SECOND: Legislation establishing the Child Protection Act of 2006; providing for legislative findings; providing for the submission of information to the sex offender registry; requiring reporting of certain changes in sex offender registry information; providing for disclosure of certain information by sex offender registry under certain circumstances and restrictions thereon; providing for the submission of sexual offense information to the State Police; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for failure to properly register with the sex offender registry; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for assisting sex offenders in evading registration; providing for periodic reporting and verification of sex offender information; authorizing certain coded driver's licenses and nondriver identification cards for certain sex offenders; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for failure to comply with driver's license and nondriver identification card requirements; restricting contractors and service providers convicted of certain offenses from accessing school grounds; authorizing disclosure of information by central abuse registry, authorizing county school boards to share information; establishing a task force to study correctional facilities specifically limited to sex offenders; providing for increased terms of incarceration for first degree sexual assault and first degree sexual abuse in certain circumstances; eliminating eligibility for probation, home incarceration and alternative sentences for certain sex offenders; providing for increased terms of incarceration for certain sex offenses committed by certain recidivist sex offenders; establishing supervised release requirements for sexually violent offenders; providing for conditions on probation eligibility; authorizing the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules related to the treatment of certain sex offenders; providing for terms of incarceration for violation of supervised release; providing for polygraph examinations for certain sex offenders; establishing a task force to develop measures aimed at managing sexually violent predators released from confinement; providing for extended supervision for certain offenders; providing for electronic monitoring of certain sex offenders; providing for terms of incarceration for tampering with or destroying electronic monitoring devices; authorizing the Division of Corrections to perform prerelease risk assessments of certain offenders; creating a special unit within the State Police specializing in child abuse and neglect investigations; establishing statistical indexes related to child abuse and neglect; and providing for the creation of a state child abuse and neglect registry.
THIRD: Legislation providing for the authority of Chief Technology Officers to bill state spending units for evaluations performed and technical assistance provided.
FOURTH: Legislation providing for salary adjustments for certain appointive state officers in the event of vacancies in such offices.
FIFTH: Legislation increasing the maximum amount that may be transferred from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the Prepaid Tuition Escrow Fund to one million dollars annually.
SIXTH: Legislation relating to the confidentiality of circuit court records involving guardian proceedings.
SEVENTH: Legislation relating to surplus administrative funds of the state Lottery Commission; creating a special construction account and authorizing the construction of a new state office building.
EIGHTH: Certain ceremonial and memorial resolutions.
NINTH: Legislation authorizing the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission to convey certain parcels of real estate.

TENTH: Legislation relating to the study of the development of wind powered electric generation facilities and providing for a moratorium on the issuance of siting certificates for certain wind powered electric generation facilities.
ELEVENTH: Legislation relating to certain one-time supplements to retirement benefits; clarifying the amount and effective date for the one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the Public Employees Retirement Act; and clarifying the effective date for the one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System.
TWELFTH: Legislation relating to service credit for certain temporary legislative employees for retirement purposes and providing for the reemployment of certain retirants under certain restrictions without suspension of retirement annuity.
THIRTEENTH: Legislation to authorize and appropriate the expenditure of public moneys to pay the expenses of this extraordinary session.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia to be affixed.


(Great Seal)
DONE at the Capitol in the City of Charleston, State of West Virginia, this the thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand Six, and in the One Hundred Forty-Third year of the State.

JOE MANCHIN, III
Governor.
By the Governor:
Betty Ireland
Secretary of State
On motion of Delegate Staton, the Speaker was authorized to appoint a committee of three to notify the Senate that the House of Delegates had assembled in extraordinary session and was ready to enter upon the business stated in the Proclamation by which it had been called together.
Whereupon,
The Speaker appointed as members of such committee:
Delegates Stemple, Stalnaker and Hall.
On motion of Delegate Staton, the Speaker was authorized to appoint a committee of three to join with a similar committee on the part of the Senate, to inform His Excellency, the Governor, that the Legislature had assembled in extraordinary session and was ready to enter upon the business stated in the Proclamation.
Whereupon,
The Speaker appointed as members of such committee:
Delegates Paxton, Frederick and Leggett.
Delegate Stemple, from the Committee to notify the Senate that the House of Delegates had assembled in extraordinary session and was ready to proceed to the business of the session, announced that the committee had discharged its duty.
Delegate Paxton, from the Committee to inform His Excellency, the Governor, that the Legislature had assembled in extraordinary session, announced the performance of that duty.
Message from the Senate

A message from the Senate, by
Senators Dempsey, Jenkins and Harrison, announced that the Senate had convened in extraordinary session, pursuant to the Proclamation of the Governor, with a quorum present, and was ready to enter upon the business for which the Legislature had been called together.
Resolutions Introduced

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegates, Ron Thompson, Mahan, Sumner and Susman offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 101 -"Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge on County Rt. 13, Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia at the end of Posey Saxon Road approximately four tenths of one mile from State Route 3, the 'Sergeant Billy Ray Holmes Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes was born on June 12, 1948 in Beckley and graduated from Marsh Fork High School in Raleigh County in 1966 and entered the Army in January, 1967; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes finished basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington before joining his brother in Vietnam; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes was killed in combat in Vietnam on July 3, 1968; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes was the commander of an armored personnel carrier when the vehicle was attacked by the Viet Cong; and
Whereas, The entire crew left the carrier and took cover in nearby bushes but Sgt. Holmes went back to the vehicle and started to fire a .50 caliber machine gun; and
Whereas, During this fight, Sgt. Holmes was hit in the stomach by an armor piercing shell, which was about twelve inches in length and five inches in diameter at the largest point; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes died within moments of being shot; and
Whereas, A few days before his death, Sgt. Holmes sustained shrapnel wounds when another personnel carrier that he commanded was destroyed by Viet Cong fire; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for his service to his country; and
Whereas, Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, Sgt. Holmes consistently obtained outstanding results; and
Whereas, Sgt. Holmes was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems; and
Whereas, It is only fitting and proper that the Legislature and people of the State of West Virginia honor one of its native sons and fallen hero by naming the bridge on County Rt. 13, Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia at the end of Posey Saxon Road approximately four tenths of one mile from State Route 3, the "Sergeant Billy Ray Holmes Memorial Bridge"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the bridge on County Rt. 13, Arnett, Raleigh County, West Virginia at the end of Posey Saxon Road approximately four tenths of one mile from State Route 3, the "Sergeant Billy Ray Holmes Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be fabricated signs, to be posted at both ends of the above-designated bridge, with words, printed in bold and prominent fashion, proclaiming the "Sergeant Billy Ray Holmes Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to provide a certified copy of this resolution for the family of Sergeant Billy Ray Holmes.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 101) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Pino, Louisos and Perry offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 102 - "Requesting the West Virginia Division of Highways to name State Route 25 from Glen Jean to Thurmond in Fayette County the 'Jon Dragan Road'."
Whereas, Jon Dragan was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania on September 11, 1942, but was drawn to Fayette County, West Virginia as a young man by the lure of whitewater rapids on the New River; and
Whereas, In 1968 Jon Dragan, along with his brothers Tom and Chris and his future wife, Melanie, began operating the State's first commercial rafting company, Wildwater Expeditions Unlimited, on the New River; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan's pioneering efforts on the New River that summer of 1968 led to the development of a whitewater rafting industry that today is a driving force in the State's tourism economy; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan's contributions to Fayette County and the State of West Virginia extend far beyond whitewater rafting, for Jon played an important role in the creation and development of the New River Gorge National River, Bridge Day and numerous other endeavors such as the West Virginia Southern Railway; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan's spirit of adventure in his professional life extended to his personal life as well, where Jon participated in whitewater expeditions in remote locations such as Tibet and China, explored exotic locations such as the Galapagos Islands and Antarctica, and skied in remote areas around the world; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan's personality, humor, vision and entrepreneurial spirit were examples for all and inspiration to many; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan was truly a man of legendary proportion, and his sudden and unexpected passing has left a void in many lives and in the State dynamic; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan was called from this earth on February 12, 2005, passing away after a short illness; and
Whereas, Jon Dragan's pioneering spirit and his prodigious work ethic enabled him to accomplish much in his relatively short lifetime, and he leaves behind a legacy that will endure to the great benefit of Fayette County and the State of West Virginia for generations to come; and
Whereas, It is only fitting that we pay homage to "The Father of Whitewater Rafting in West Virginia" by naming in his honor the access road State Route 25 from Glen Jean to Thurmond, finding the New River Gorge where so many thousands of whitewater rafters travel each year to reach the New River; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the West Virginia Division of Highways is hereby requested to name State Route 25 from Glen Jean to Thurmond in Fayette County the "Jon Dragan Road"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby requested to provide a certified copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Highways, for Melanie Dragan, for Jon and Melanie's daughter, Melissa, and for their son, Josh.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 102) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Staton and Browning offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 103 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge numbered 1.13 over Slab Fork Creek on State Route 54 the 'Lieutenant William P. Patton Memorial Bridge' and the bridge numbered 1.25 over Slab Fork Creek, both being in Mullens, West Virginia, the 'Captain Charles H. Feller Memorial Bridge'.
Whereas, Lieutenant Patton, 1939, and Captain Feller, 1938, were both graduates of Mullens High School. The Mullens High School National Honor Society adopted their name as the "Feller-Patton National Honor Society" after learning of their being killed in action during World War II; and
Whereas, Lieutenant William "Bill" Patton was an outstanding football and basketball player at Mullens High School. After graduation, he attended V.P.I. at Blacksburg, VA beginning in 1939 and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation in 1943; and
Whereas, After a year of training, he was assigned to the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division. In May 1944, he sailed for Europe and joined the Third Army in Southern France under the command of General George S. Patton. In December of 1944, with the Third Army, "Bill" Patton was promoted to First Lieutenant when the 106th Division went to Luxembourg and Belgaum during the "Battle of the Bulge"; and
Whereas, On December 19, 1944, a German 88 shell explosion wounded First Lieutenant "Bill" Patton. Before being discharged from the hospital, Lt. Patton volunteered to return to his division; and
Whereas, Lt. William P. Patton was awarded the Silver Star for outstanding bravery when, as company commander, he lead his company in an advance to relieve Americans surrounded at the City of Bastgon; and
Whereas, On December 26, 1944, Lt. William P. Patton was killed by a German bullet while leading his company across a snow-covered field in Belgium; and
Whereas, Upon graduation from Mullens High School, Captain Charles H. Feller enrolled in the College of Engineering with West Virginia University. Where, after completing his Junior year, he received a civilian pilot training lesson at the Morgantown Airport; and
Whereas, In August of 1941, Charles H. Feller enlisted in the Army Air Corps "Flying Cadet" pilot training before the United States entered World War II and before he was old enough to register for the draft; and
Whereas, On March 1, 1942, Charles H. Feller completed his pilot training, received his wings, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant two weeks before he turned the age of 21; and
Whereas, As a fighter pilot of a P-40, Charles H. Feller was sent with his group to Panama and Guatemala and, upon returning to the United States, was promoted to First Lieutenant and helped train and form a fighter group flying the P-47 "Thunderbird"; and
Whereas, In January of 1944, Charles H. Feller sailed for Europe and joined the 8th Air Force, where he was promoted to Captain and became Commander of the 375th Fighter Squadron; and
Whereas, While escorting bombers as a fighter pilot, Captain Charles H. Feller was accredited with shooting down three German airplanes and disabling two on the ground; and
Whereas, Charles H. Feller was awarded with two Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross; and
Whereas, On April 27, 1944, Captain Feller's plane was hit by a German ground fired shell while strafing an airfield 30 miles south of Paris, France; and
Whereas, Captain Feller's was reported to have been given an "honorable military funeral" by the German Air Force prior to being buried in a civilian cemetery near the town of Etamps, France; and
Whereas, Captain Feller's body was later brought home and buried in Arlington National Cemetery and is believed to be the highest ranking soldier from Wyoming County that was killed during World War II; therefore, be it Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge numbered 1.13 over Slab Fork Creek on State Route 54 the "Lieutenant William P. Patton Memorial Bridge" and the bridge numbered 1.25 over Slab Fork Creek, both being in Mullens, West Virginia, the "Captain Charles H. Feller Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and placed on the bridges signs identifying them as the "Lieutenant William P. Patton Memorial Bridge" and the "Captain Charles H. Feller Memorial Bridge", respectively; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Secretary of the Department of Transportation and the remaining family of the heroes of this resolution.

At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 103) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Schadle, Evans and Rowan offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 104 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge located on State Route 46 in Keyser, West Virginia, the 'Staff Sergeant Jonah Edward Kelley Bridge'."
Whereas, On the twenty-third day of April, one thousand nine hundred twenty-three, Jonah Kelley was born and raised in Keyser, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Jonah Kelley served with the three hundred eleventh Infantry of the United States seventh-eighth Infantry Division in World War II; and
Whereas, On the thirty-first day of January, one thousand nine hundred forty-five, Staff Sergeant Kelley was fatally wounded after leading his company in attack on a German stronghold in the village of Kersternich, Germany; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Kelley showed superb courage, aggressiveness and disregard for his own safety leading and inspiring his men even after being wounded; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Kelley, despite being mortally wounded, eliminated an enemy machine gun entrenchment ensuring the safety of his unit; and
Whereas, Staff Sergeant Kelley was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby names the bridge on State Route 46 in Keyser, West Virginia, the "Staff Sergeant Jonah Edward Kelley Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is hereby requested to prepare a certified copy of this concurrent resolution for the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and the West Virginia Veterans Affairs Office and for the family of Staff Sergeant Jonah Edward Kelley.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 104) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegates Poling, Hartman, Proudfoot, Amores, Anderson, Argento, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Barker, Beach, Beane, Blair, Boggs, Border, Brown, Browning, Butcher, Campbell, Cann, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Craig, Crosier, DeLong, Doyle, Duke, Eldridge, Ellem, Ennis, Evans, Fragale, Frederick, Frich, Hall, Hamilton, Hatfield, Houston, Howard, Hrutkay, Hunt, Iaquinta, Kominar, Lane, Leach, Leggett, Long, Longstreth, Louisos, Mahan, Manchin, Marshall, Martin, Michael, Miley, Moore, Morgan, Overington, Palumbo, Paxton, Perdue, Perry, Pethtel, Pino, Roberts, Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Sobonya, Spencer, Stalnaker, Staton, Stemple, Stephens, Sumner, Susman, Swartzmiller, Tabb, Talbott, Tansill, Rick Thompson, Ron Thompson, Trump, Tucker, Varner, Wakim, Walters, Webster, Wells, G. White, H. White, Williams, Wysong and Yost offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 105 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge located on Corridor H, U.S. Route 33 spanning the Tygart Valley River at the county lines of Barbour and Randolph (Bridge #42-33-0.01), the 'Michael A. "Mikey' Hart Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Michael A. "Mikey" Hart was born on June 26, 1972 in Elkins, Randolph county, West Virginia, the son of Michael L. Hart and Louise Simmons Hart. He was raised in nearby Belington, Barbour County, West Virginia and graduated from Philip Barbour High School in 1990; and
Whereas, From his early childhood, Mikey Hart's passion was to be involved in the emergency and fire protection services, which did not surprise anyone since his father, grandfather, and numerous uncles had served a combined 190 years providing emergency and fire protection services to the respective communities; and
Whereas, Upon receiving his education in public fire protection, Mikey Hart returned to his hometown of Belington and began serving as a volunteer firefighter for the Belington Volunteer Fire Department. Throughout his life Mikey Hart was committed to excelling at, and providing the highest quality of, fire protection and paramedic services to the communities in which he lived and worked. During the course of his career, Mikey Hart became certified not only as a paramedic, but also as a firefighter level three, as a fire officer, and as a certified rescue scuba diver; and
Whereas, In 1993 Mikey Hart met the true passion of his life when he fell in love with Judith Ann Coberly. Mikey and Judy were married on September 9, 1995, following which were born to them two beautiful children, Kelsey Nicole Hart and Zachery Seth Hart, who are now 7 and 3 years old, respectively; and
Whereas, From 1996 to 2005 Mikey Hart served not only as a faithful and devoted Husband and father, but also as an employee for the West Virginia cities of Clarksburg, Bridgeport, and Elkins as a firefighter and paramedic; and
Whereas, During his life Mikey Hart not only took the opportunity to continually pursue education and training in the provision of emergency services, but he also relished the opportunity to teach and train others who shared his passion and zeal to excel at providing fire protection services. Mikey Hart served as an adjunct instructor for West Virginia University fire service extension, a RESA instructor teaching fire and resuce classes, and was instrumental in developing the current truck company class that the West Virginia University fire service extension is presently teaching. Mikey Hart was also a HAZMAT Tech where he was a member of West Virginia Regional Response Team, and had participated in the making of the movie "Ladder 49." Mikey Hart simply led by example by becoming the best that he could be, and encouraged others to do the same; and
Whereas, On the night of December 20,2005 Mikey Hart was returning home on Rt. 250 North from Huttonsville, West Virginia where he had just finished assisting his father in teaching a RESA class on Firefighter I, when a logging truck lost control and crossed the center line of th divided highway, striking Mikey Hart's vehicle head on, killing him instantly; and
Whereas, Because the untimely and premature death of Mikey Hart has been a tremendous loss for his family, the communities of Belington, Bridgeport, Clarksburg, and Elkins and for the entire fire service protection communities across West Virginia, the West Virginia House of Delegates hereby declares that the life of Mikey Hart has served as an inspiration to all West Virginians to give to their communities more than they ever expect to get from it; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge located on Corridor H, U.S. Route 33 spanning the Tygart Valley River at the county lines of Barbour and Randolph (Bridge #42-33-0.01), the "Michael A. 'Mikey' Hart Memorial Bridge;" and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Michael A. 'Mikey' Hart Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for Judith Ann Hart and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 105) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Sobonya, Morgan, Stephens and Howard offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 106 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge located at Howell's Mill near Ona, WV, the Rimmer-White Bridge."
Whereas, In 1850, Peter and "Lou" White settled along the right descending bank of the Mud River at the site of the new bridge. In 1911 Fielding and "Callie" Rimmer moved into a house on the other side of the river at the bridge site. Today many Rimmer and White descendants live on both sides of the river near the new bridge; and
Whereas, The families and residents of this area desire that this bridge be officially recognized as the Rimmer-White Bridge in honor of their contributions to this community; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby names the bridge at Howell's Mill near Ona, WV, in Cabell County, 2 miles North from Route 60 on Howell's Mill Road Country Route 1 and crosses Mud River in West Virginia, the "Rimmer-White Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office and for the families of Ruth Rimmer Markin and "Buddy" White.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 106) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Eldridge, Butcher, Hrutkay and Barker offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 107 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the truss bridge at Midkiff, Lincoln County, the 'Sanders Brothers Veterans Bridge'."
Whereas, The brothers, Wetzel Sanders and Howard Sanders, are lifelong residents of Midkiff, Lincoln County, and represent the patriotic spirit of all the citizens of Lincoln County who have unselfishly and bravely served this country in the armed services in the time of war; and
Whereas, Wetzel Sanders was born July 25, 1923, in Midkiff, and is the only Pearl Harbor survivor in Lincoln County; and
Whereas, Wetzel Sanders served in both the United States Army and Marine Corps, including action in combat in Pearl Harbor, the Fiji Islands, Guadalcanal and Bougainville. He was awarded the American Defense Medal with three bronze battle stars and the World War II Victory Medal; and
Whereas, Wetzel Sanders is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and a Member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Unit. He was instrumental in the renaming of I-77 north of Charleston, West Virginia the "Pearl Harbor Survivor Highway." He attended the 60th Pearl Harbor Reunion in Hawaii in 2000. He retired from the West Virginia Division of Highways and is currently transporting passengers for Tri River Transit at the age of 82. He is Married to Kathleen; and
Whereas, Howard Sanders served in the United States Navy during World War II and fought in battles in Saipan, Guam, Palau, Titan and Leyte Gulf; and
Whereas, Howard Sanders was stationed on the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Kalinin Bay CVE 68. He received the American Area Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Badge, the Philippine Liberation with one battle star medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon, the Victory Medal, World War II medal, Philippine Republic Presidential Citation Badge. He is a retired businessman who still resides in Midkiff with his wife, Aileen; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is hereby requested to name the truss bridge at Midkiff, Lincoln County, West Virginia, the "Sanders Brothers Veterans Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be manufactured appropriate signs with the prominent display of the words "Sanders Brothers Veterans Bridge" and to erect the sign at either end of the truss bridge at Midkiff, Lincoln County, West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and for the brothers, Wetzel Sanders and Howard Sanders.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 107) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Carmichael, Walters, Palumbo, Wells, Hunt and Webster offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 108 - "Requesting the Commissioner of the Division of Highways to name the recently constructed bridge over Little Sandy Creek on Frame Road near Elkview, Kanawha County, the 'Dewey Russell Crowder Bridge'."
Whereas, Dewey Russell Crowder lived on Douglas Branch off Frame Road near Elkview at the time he entered the Army; and
Whereas, Dewey Russell Crowder was killed in action on November 22, 1944, near the Elbe River in Germany while serving with General George S. Patton's 3rd Army in World War II; and
Whereas, Dewey Russell Crowder was only 19 years old when he paid the ultimate price in defense of his country; and
Whereas, Dewey Russell Crowder and others like him who made the supreme sacrifice to preserve our country's freedom are worthy of our deepest gratitude and remembrance; and
Whereas, It is only fitting that the new bridge on Frame Road near Dewey Russell Crowder's childhood home be named in his honor; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the recently constructed bridge over Little Sandy Creek on Frame Road near Elkview, Kanawha County, the "Dewey Russell Crowder Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways cause an appropriate sign to be placed at both ends of this bridge which designates the bridge as the "Dewey Russell Crowder Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and for the surviving family of Dewey Russell Crowder.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 108) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Stevens, Anderson, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Blair, Border, Canterbury, Caputo, Carmichael, Ellem, Evans, Fragale, Frederick, Frich, Hall, Hamilton, Houston, Howard, Lane, Leggett, Long, Longstreth, Mahan, Manchin, Marshall, Martin, Overington, Paxton, Poling, Porter, Roberts, Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Sobonya, Stephens, Stevens, Sumner, Tansill, Trump, Wakim, Walters and Williams offered the following resolution, which was read by its title and referred to the Committee on Rules:
H. C. R. 109 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge which exits Davis in Tucker County, located on Route 32, the 'Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Thomas P. Patrick, DDS, originally from Charleston, transplanted his roots to Davis in Tucker County where he lived the most significant portion of his life, prospering in business while exhibiting exceptional leadership attributes as a Boy Scout Leader and board member of the Tucker Community Endowment Foundation; and
Whereas, Thomas P. Patrick, a devoted husband and father, lusted for life and was one of those most rare of individuals, achieving his greatest enjoyment by observing the happiness and well- being of others, while encouraging them to live their lives to the fullest extent; and
Whereas, Thomas P. Patrick's vivaciously optimistic persona remained remarkably resilient and intact, even to the end, after being stricken and consumed in the wretched throes of Lou Gehrig's disease; and
Whereas, It is a fitting tribute to the life and times of this indomitably free and soaring- spirited man's legacy to name the bridge located on Route 32 in Davis, Tucker County, "the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge;" therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Division of Highways is here by requested to name the bridge which exits Davis in Tucker County, located on Route 32, be named "the Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge;" and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways place signs at each entrance of that bridge containing in bold and prominent fashion, the words "The Thomas Patrick Memorial Bridge;" and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a certified copy of this resolution for Dr. Patrick's children, Erin, Keri, Anna and Matthew - for his beloved and surviving spouse, Donna, and for the Division of Highways.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 109) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Paxton and Martin offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 110 - "Requesting the Division of Highways name the bridge located at mile Post 12.18 to 12.21 and located on Route 35 in the community of Red House, Putnam County, West Virginia, the Ross Booth Memorial Bridge."
Whereas, Ross Booth worked as a carpenter and helped build this bridge which was completed in 1957; and
Whereas, Mr. Booth worked and helped construct many bridges located in the western section of Interstate 64; and
Whereas, On one of the bridge construction sites on Interstate 64 Mr. Booth was injured and unable to work again, and it ended his career as a carpenter; and
Whereas, In his honor, his family and friends would like to see this bridge in Putnam County be named the Ross Booth Memorial Bridge; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the bridge on Route 35 in Red House, West Virginia, the "Ross Booth Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and be placed signs identifying the bridge as the "Ross Booth Memorial Bridge" on June 18, 2006, which would have been his 101st birthday; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, and the family of Ross Booth.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 110) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegate Ashley offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows: H. C. R. 111 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge at the intersection of U.S. 119 and West Virginia Route 36 in Spencer, the 'Veterans' Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Citizens from Roane County, West Virginia, serving in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp and Coast Guard have performed admirably, honorably, and with distinction during their service to the nation; and
Whereas, The diligent efforts of members of the Armed Services have provided safety and security to the United States of America; and
Whereas, Members of the Armed Services have promoted freedom and democracy around the world and faithfully answered the call to resist aggressors; and
Whereas, In both times of peace and conflict, members of the Armed Services have consistently placed the welfare of the United States of America above personal need; and
Whereas, Members of the Armed Services have placed themselves in harm's way in defense of freedom, many giving what President Abraham Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion"; and
Whereas, Since the time of the Revolutionary War, members of the Armed Services have secured the blessings of liberty for posterity; and
Whereas, A great debt of gratitude is owed to those who have served the United States of America in uniform with both diligence and pride; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways name the bridge at the intersection of U.S. 119 and West Virginia Route 36 in Spencer, the "Veterans' Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Division of Highways is requested to have made and placed on the bridge signs identifying it as the "Veterans' Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and the Director of the Division of Veterans' Affairs.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 111) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Ennis, DeLong, Swartzmiller, Yost, G. White, Wakim, Varner, Tucker, Pethtel, Romine, Leggett, Anderson, Ellem, Beane, Azinger, Border, Carmichael, Martin, Paxton, Hall, Schoen, Craig, Morgan, Leach, Sobonya, Stephens and Howard offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 112 - "Providing for naming West Virginia Route 2, from Chester, in Hancock County, to Huntington, in Cabell County, the 'Purple Heart Memorial Trail'."
Whereas, The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who are wounded or killed in any action against an enemy; and
Whereas, West Virginian's have led the nation per capita in military service for the preservation of democracy, freedom, liberty and justice; and
Whereas, Many brave mem and women from across the nation have been wounded while performing this most valuable community service; and
Whereas, States across the nation are designating portions of highways as part of a national Purple Heart Trail; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Legislature also wishes to honor our Purple Heart Recipients, distinguished veterans and national heroes; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That West Virginia Route 2, from Chester, in Hancock County, to Huntington, in Cabell County, be named "The Purple Heart Memorial Trail"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to cause to be manufactured appropriate signs with the prominent display of the words "The Purple Heart Memorial Trail" and to erect same along the section of West Virginia Route 2 from Chester, in Hancock County, to Huntington, in Cabell County, West Virginia.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 112) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Hamilton, Poling and Stalnaker offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 113 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to name the bridge located on Corridor H in the City of Buckhannon, West Virginia at the Main Street Exit the 'Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris Memorial Bridge'."
Whereas, Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris of the Buckhannon Detachment of the West Virginia State Police, died as a result of injury received in a two vehicle accident on Route 20 just south of Buckhannon on July 11, 1985. Trooper Harris was answering a robbery-in-progress alarm in the Rock Cave area and collided head-on with a pickup truck; and
Whereas, Trooper "Dave" Harris was born in Richwood, West Virginia, on August 21, 1954, and enlisted in the Department of Public Safety on June 5, 1978. After graduating from the State Police Academy, he was assigned to the Buckhannon Detachment where he remained until November 15, 1983. At that time he resigned from the Department of Public Safety to accept employment with the Department of Corrections as Superintendent of Salem School for Youth. On March 15, 1984, he resigned this position and re-enlisted in the Department and was again stationed at Buckhannon; and
Whereas, He was a very devoted church member and participated in many community functions, being especially interested in little league football as the assistant coach of the Buckhannon Cubs. He once told a local sportswriter that he felt that if he could spend enough time with the kids while they were young it might reduce the possibility of having to deal with them professionally when they became adults; and
Whereas, "Dave" as he was known to his friends, was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed weight lifting and looked forward to the annual "Turkey Bowl" football games played in Harrison County. He played football like he did everything else, with intense desire and determination; and
Whereas, Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris, an unsung and fallen hero of this state who served and protected its citizens, died before his time and is survived by his wife, Joyce Lee Angus Harris, and daughter, Natalie Harris Hissam, grandsons, Trey David Hissam and Gavin Thomas Hissam, his mother, Mildred Cochran and father, Ottie Harris and his sister Janie McDaniels and brother Tom Harris; and
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to name the bridge located on Corridor H in the City of Buckhannon, West Virginia at the Main Street Exit the "Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Commissioner of the Division of Highways is hereby requested to post signs thereon with words, printed in bold and prominent fashion, designating the bridge as the "Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris Memorial Bridge"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Secretary of Transportation, the Commissioner of the Division of Highways and for the family of Trooper J. D. "Dave" Harris.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 113) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Delegates Brown, Barker, Butcher, Eldridge, Hatfield, Hrutkay and Palumbo offered the following resolution, which was read by its title, as follows:
H. C. R. 114 - "Requesting the Division of Highways to make and place a memorial sign to read, 'In Loving Memory of Joe King, November 18th, 2005, Will Never Be Forgotten' fifteen yards in front of the Foster Hollow sign on State Route 3, between Racine and Madison, Boone County, West Virginia."
Whereas, Joseph Edward "Joe" King, Jr., who was born in Hernshaw, West Virginia, raised in Marmet, attended Dupont High School, and who resided in Nitro, was a true citizen pillar of the great State of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Among his many endeavors and activities in life, Joe King was a true gentleman, and a dedicated employee of Protection Services, Incorporated; and
Whereas, Joe King was a United States Navy Veteran; and
Whereas, Joe King was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish throughout our great state; and
Whereas, Joe King was considered by friends, family and all who knew him to be an excellent vocalist and musician; and
Whereas, Joseph Edward "Joe" King, Jr., was a caring, compassionate, loving, and devoted husband and father, a kindly and generous man, and a devout Christian; and
Whereas, The passing of this tireless and dedicated life from the earthly bonds of this world leaves behind a proud and distinguished legacy upon which both family and friends may find solace, and from which fellow veterans and fellow citizens will find an example worthy of emulation; and
Whereas, As a small token of this collective legislative bodies' recognition of this dedicated citizen, veteran and family man's exceedingly moral, generous and compassionate life it is hereby decreed that the Division of Highways shall have made and place a memorial sign to read "In Loving Memory of Joe King, November 18th, 2005, Will Never be Forgotten," fifteen yards in front of the Foster Hollow sign on State Route 3, between Racine and Madison, Boone County, West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Division of Highways to have made and be placed a memorial sign to read, "In Loving Memory of Joe King, November 18th, 2005, Will Never be Forgotten," fifteen yards in front of the Foster Hollow sign on State Route 3, between Racine and Madison, Boone County, West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is requested to prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Commissioner of the Division of Highways, and the family of Mr. King, including his wife Judy, his son Justin Curtis, and his daughter Jessica, of Nitro, West Virginia, and his mother Carrie Clark and father James H. Clark of Marmet, West Virginia.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the resolution (H. C. R. 114) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
Bills Introduced

On motion for leave, a bill was introduced and read by its title, as follows:

By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 101 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-1I-1 and §15-1I-2; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-2-15; to amend and reenact §15-2C-2 of said code; to amend and reenact §15-12-2, §15-12-3, §15-12-5, §15-12-8, §15-12-9 and §15-12-10 of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §15-12-6a; to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §15-13-1, §15-13-2, §15-13-3, §15-13-4, §15-13-5, §15-13-6, §15-13-7, and §15- 13-8; to amend and reenact §17B-2-3 of said code; to amend and reenact §18-5-15c of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §25-1-22; to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §49-6A-11; to amend and reenact §61-8B-3 and §61-8B-7 of said code; to amend said code by adding thereto two new sections, designated §61-8B-9a and §61- 8B-9b; to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §62-11D-1, §62-11D-2 and §62-11D-3; to amend said code by adding thereto a new article, designated §62-11E-1, §62-11E-2 and §62-11E-3; to amend and reenact §62-12-2 of said code; to amend and reenact §62-12-26 of said code; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §62-12-27, all relating to establishing the Child Protection Act of 2006; setting forth legislative findings; creating a special unit within the State Police specializing in child abuse and neglect investigations; requiring state and local entities to report information to the unit; authorizing legislative and procedural rules; creating special account in State Treasury; requiring the reporting of information to the sex offender registry; requiring reporting of certain changes in sex offender information to sex offender registry; providing for the distribution and disclosure of information by the sex offender registry in certain circumstances; setting forth which information is ineligible for release by the sex offender registry; providing for the provision of information to the sex offender registry by the judiciary and agencies; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for failure to properly register with the sex offender registry and for assisting sex offenders in evading registration; providing for periodic verification of information by the sex offender registry; requiring periodic in-person reporting by sex offenders; establishing the child abuse and neglect registry; providing for procedures; requiring certain individuals convicted of child abuse or neglect to register and report changes in information; providing for the distribution and disclosure of information from the child abuse and neglect registry; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for persons that fail to properly register; providing for inclusion of information from the child abuse and neglect registry in the central abuse registry; providing for the creation and maintenance of statistical indexes of child abuse and neglect allegations and convictions; mandating coded driver's licenses or nondriver identification cards for sexually violent predators; providing for fines and terms of incarceration for failure to comply with license and identification card requirements; prohibiting contractors and service providers convicted of certain offenses from accessing school grounds; authorizing individual county school boards to require verification of criminal history and to share said information with other county school boards; providing for the disclosure of information by the central abuse registry; setting an effective date; establishing a task force to study correctional facilities specifically for sex offenders; providing for increased terms of incarceration for sexual assault and sexual abuse in certain circumstances; eliminating eligibility for probation, home incarceration and alternative sentences for certain sex offenders; providing for increased terms of incarceration for certain subsequent sex offenses committed by certain recidivist sex offenders; definitions; providing for polygraph examinations as a condition of supervision for certain probationers, parolees or those on supervised release; providing for electronic monitoring of certain sex offenders on probation, parole and supervised release; providing for term of incarceration for tampering with or destroying an electronic monitoring device; establishing a task force to develop measures aimed at managing sexually violent predators released from confinement; setting forth legislative findings and intent; requiring a report to the Legislature and Governor; requiring public hearings; providing for conditions on probation eligibility; providing for extended supervision for certain offenders; providing for supervised release requirements for certain sex offenders; addressing terms of incarceration for violation of supervised release; authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to propose rules and emergency rules for legislative approval; and providing for prerelease risk assessments of certain offenders."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 101) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump:
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 102 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5A-6-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; relating to the powers and duties of the Chief Technology Officer; providing for the authority to bill state spending units for evaluations performed and technical assistance provided by the Chief Technology Officer."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 102) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 103
- "A Bill to amend and reenact §6-7-2a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as contained in chapter two hundred three, Acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, as amended; relating to salary adjustments for certain appointive state officers in the event of vacancies in such offices."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 103) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 104 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §36-8-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to unclaimed property; increasing the maximum amount that may be transferred from the Unclaimed Property Trust Fund to the Prepaid Tuition Escrow Fund to one million dollars annually."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 104) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Delegate Staton moved that the constitutional rule requiring the bill to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be dispensed with.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 684), and there were--yeas 85, nays 4, absent and not voting 11, with the nays and absent and not voting being as follows:
Nays: Frich, Schoen, Stevens,Deb and Walters.
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Eldridge, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, four fifths of the members present having voted in the affirmative, the constitutional rule was dispensed with.
The bill was then read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Having been engrossed, the bill was then read a third time and put upon its passage.
Delegates Ashley, Hrutkay, Hunt, Spencer and Thompson requested to be excused from voting on the passage of H. B. 104 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The Speaker stated that the foregoing members were of a class of persons to be affected by the passage of the bill and refused to excuse them form voting thereon.
This ruling will stand as the judgment of the Chair and of the House, pursuant to the inherent right to make, interpret and enforce our rules of procedure as established by our sovereign, nonreviewable Constitutional authority, and shall be binding in all other potential venues.
The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 685), and there were--yeas 89, nays none, absent and not voting 11, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Eldridge, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 104) passed.
Delegate Staton moved that the bill take effect from its passage.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 686), and there were--yeas 89, nays none, absent and not voting 11, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Eldridge, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 104) takes effect from its passage.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 105
-
"A Bill to amend and reenact §44-10-3 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to confidentiality of circuit court records involving guardianship of minors."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 105) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 106 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §29-22-18 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to amend and reenact §29-22A-10 of said code, and to amend and reenact §29-22B-1408 of said code, all relating to surplus administrative funds of the state lottery commission, creating a special construction account, and authorizing the construction of a new state office building.
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 106) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Delegate Wysong:
H. B. 107 - "A Bill to authorize the Jefferson County Parks and Recreation Commission to transfer ownership of certain properties owned by the Commission."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 107) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Delegate Staton moved that the constitutional rule requiring the bill to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be dispensed with.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 687), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, four fifths of the members present having voted in the affirmative, the constitutional rule was dispensed with.

The bill was then read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Having been engrossed, the bill was then read a third time and put upon its passage. The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 688), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 107) passed.
Delegate Staton moved that the bill take effect from its passage.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 689), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 107) takes effect from its passage.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 108 - "A Bill to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §24-2-19, relating to the study of the development of wind powered electric generation facilities generally; and initiating a moratorium on the issuance of siting certificates for certain wind powered electric generation facilities."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 108) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 109 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10-22i of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §18-7A-26t of said code, all relating to one-time supplements to retirement benefits for certain annuitants; clarifying the amount and effective date for the one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the Public Employees Retirement Act; and clarifying the effective date for the one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 109) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
Delegate Staton moved that the constitutional rule requiring the bill to be fully and distinctly read on three different days be dispensed with.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 690), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, four fifths of the members present having voted in the affirmative, the constitutional rule was dispensed with.
The bill was then read a second time and ordered to engrossment and third reading.
Having been engrossed, the bill was then read a third time and put upon its passage.
Delegates Ashley, Border, Campbell, Duke, Leggett, Paxton, Perry, Pethtel and Proudfoot requested to be excused from voting on the passage of H. B. 109 under the provisions of House Rule 49.
The Speaker stated that the foregoing members were of a class of persons to be affected by the passage of the bill and refused to excuse them form voting thereon.
This ruling will stand as the judgment of the Chair and of the House, pursuant to the inherent right to make, interpret and enforce our rules of procedure as established by our sovereign, nonreviewable Constitutional authority, and shall be binding in all other potential venues. The question being on the passage of the bill, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 691), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, a majority of the members present and voting having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 109) passed.
On motion of Delegate Staton, the title of the bill was amended to read as follows:
H. B. 109 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10-22i of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend and reenact §18-7A-26t of said code, all relating to one-time supplements to retirement benefits for certain annuitants; establishing the amount and eligibility date for the one- time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the Public Employees Retirement Act; and establishing the eligibility date for the one-time supplement to retirement benefits for certain annuitants under the State Teachers Retirement System."
Delegate Staton moved that the bill take effect from its passage.
On this question, the yeas and nays were taken (Roll No. 692), and there were--yeas 90, nays none, absent and not voting 10, with the absent and not voting being as follows:
Absent And Not Voting: Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
So, two thirds of the members elected to the House of Delegates having voted in the affirmative, the Speaker declared the bill (H. B. 109) takes effect from its passage.
Ordered, That the Clerk of the House communicate to the Senate the action of the House of Delegates and request concurrence therein.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 110 - "A Bill to amend and reenact §5-10-14 and §5-10-48 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, all relating to the Public Employees Retirement System generally; providing service credit for certain temporary legislative employees for retirement purposes; and providing for the reeemployment of certain retirants under certain restrictions without suspension of retirement annuity."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, reference of the bill (H. B. 110) to a committee was dispensed with, and it was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time and ordered to second reading.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 111 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation from the balance of moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven, to the Department of Commerce - Miners' Health, Safety and Training Fund, fund 3355, fiscal year 2007, organization 0314, by supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 111) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 112 - "A Bill supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriation to the Auditor's Office - Land Operating Fund, fund 1206, fiscal year 2006, organization 1200, to the Department of Agriculture - Donated Food Fund, fund 1446, fiscal year 2006, organization 1400, and to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Health - West Virginia Birth to Three Fund, fund 5214, fiscal year 2006, organization 0506 by supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand six."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 112) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 113 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation from the balance of moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven, to a new item of appropriation designated to the Department of Commerce - Division of Labor - Weights and Measures Fund, fund 3196, fiscal year 2007, organization 0308, supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 113) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on the Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 114 - "A Bill supplementing, amending, reducing, and increasing items of the existing appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, fund 9017, fiscal year 2006, organization 0803, all supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand six."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 114) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 115 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of Federal Funds out of the Treasury from the balance of federal moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven, to the Department of Agriculture - State Conservation Committee, fund 8783, fiscal year 2007, organization 1400, to the Department of Education and the Arts, State Board of Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Services, fund 8734, fiscal year 2007, organization 0932, to a new item of appropriation designated to the Department of Education and the Arts, State Board of Rehabilitation, Division of Rehabilitation Services - Disability Determination Services, fund 8890, fiscal year 2007, organization 0932, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Veterans' Affairs, fund 8858, fiscal year 2007, organization 0613, all supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 115) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 116 - "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation from the balance of moneys remaining unappropriated for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven, to the Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Fees Fund, fund 1401, fiscal year 2007, organization 1400, to the Department of Agriculture - General John McCausland Memorial Farm, fund 1409, fiscal year 2007, organization 1400, to the Department of Agriculture - Donated Food Fund, fund 1446, fiscal year 2007, organization 1400, to the Department of Administration - Division of Information Services and Communications, fund 2220, fiscal year 2007, organization 0210, to the Department of Administration - Division of Personnel, fund 2440, fiscal year 2007, organization 0222, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Veterans' Affairs - Veterans' Facilities Support Fund, fund 6703, fiscal year 2007, organization 0613, to the Department of Revenue - Racing Commission - Administration and Promotion, fund 7304, fiscal year 2007, organization 0707, to the Department of Revenue - Racing Commission - Administration, Promotion and Education Fund, fund 7307, fiscal year 2007, organization 0707, and to the WV Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, fund 8646, fiscal year 2007, organization 0930, all supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 116) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 117
- "A Bill supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill, all supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 117) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 118
- "A Bill supplementing, amending, reducing and increasing items of the existing appropriations from the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Veterans' Affairs, fund 0456, fiscal year 2007, organization 0613, to the Judicial - Supreme Court - General Judicial, fund 0180, fiscal year 2007, organization 2400, to the Department of Administration - Department of Administration - Office of the Secretary, fund 0186, fiscal year 2007, organization 0201, to the Department of Administration - Consolidated Public Retirement Board, fund 0195, fiscal year 2007, organization 0205, to the Department of Administration - Public Defender Services, fund 0226, fiscal year 2007, organization 0222, to the Department of Commerce - Division of Forestry, fund 0250, fiscal year 2007, organization 0305, to the Department of Commerce - Geological and Economic Survey, fund 0253, fiscal year 2007, organization 0306, to the Department of Commerce - West Virginia Development Office, fund 0256, fiscal year 2007, organization 0307, to the Department of Commerce - Division of Labor, fund 0260, fiscal year 2007, organization 0308, to the Department of Commerce - Division of Natural Resources, fund 0265, fiscal year 2007, organization 0310, to the Department of Commerce - Department of Commerce - Office of the Secretary, fund 0606, fiscal year 2007, organization 0327, to the Department of Education and the Arts - Department of Education and the Arts - Office of the Secretary, fund 0294, fiscal year 2007, organization 0431, to the Department of Education and the Arts - Division of Culture and History, fund 0293, fiscal year 2007, organization 0432, to the Department of Education and the Arts - Library Commission, fund 0296, fiscal year 2007, organization 0433, to the Department of Education and the Arts - Educational Broadcasting Authority, fund 0300, fiscal year 2007, organization 0439, to the Department of Education and the Arts - State Board of Rehabilitation - Division of Rehabilitation Services, fund 0310, fiscal year 2007, organization 0932, to the Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Environmental Protection, fund 0273, fiscal year 2007, organization 0313, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Department of Health and Human Resources - Office of the Secretary, fund 0400, fiscal year 2007, organization 0501, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Health - Central Office, fund 0407, fiscal year 2007, organization 0506, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Consolidated Medical Service Fund, fund 0525, fiscal year 2007, organization 0506, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Human Rights Commission, fund 0416, fiscal year 2007, organization 0510, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services, fund 0403, fiscal year 2007, organization 0511, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Office of the Secretary, fund 0430, fiscal year 2007, organization 0601, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Corrections - Central Office, fund 0446, fiscal year 2007, organization 0608, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Corrections - Correctional Units, fund 0450, fiscal year 2007, organization 0608, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - West Virginia State Police, fund 0453, fiscal year 2007, organization 0612, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Veterans' Affairs, fund 0456, fiscal year 2007, organization 0613, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Fire Commission, fund 0436, fiscal year 2007, organization 0619, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Juvenile Services, fund 0570, fiscal year 2007, organization 0621, to the Department of Revenue - Office of the Secretary, fund 0465, fiscal year 2007, organization 0701, to the Department of Revenue - Tax Division, fund 0470, fiscal year 2007, organization 0702, to the Department of Transportation - State Rail Authority, fund 0506, fiscal year 2007, organization 0804, to the Department of Transportation - Aeronautics Commission, fund 0582, fiscal year 2007, organization 0807, to Higher Education - West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education - Control Account, fund 0596, fiscal year 2007, organization 0420, and to Higher Education - Higher Education Policy Commission - System - Control Account, fund 0586, fiscal year 2007, organization 0442, all supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 118) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 119
- "A Bill supplementing and amending chapter six, acts of the Legislature, regular session, two thousand six, known as the Budget Bill, all supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 119) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 120
- "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of Lottery Net Profits from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated balance in Lottery Net Profits, to the Division of Natural Resources, fund 3267, fiscal year 2006, organization 0310, all supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand six."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 120) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 121
- "A Bill supplementing, amending, reducing and increasing items of the existing appropriation from the State Fund, Lottery Net Profits, to the Bureau of Senior Services - Lottery Senior Citizens Fund, fund 5405, fiscal year 2007, organization 0508, all supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 121) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 122
- "A Bill supplementing, amending, and increasing items of the existing appropriation from the State Road Fund to the Department of Transportation, Division of Highways, fund 9017, fiscal year 2007, organization 0803, all supplementing and amending the appropriations for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand seven."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 122) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 123
- "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated balance in the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, to the Lottery Commission - Excess Lottery Revenue Fund Surplus, fund 7208, fiscal year 2006, organization 0705, by supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand six."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 123) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegate Trump
[By Request of the Executive]:
H. B. 124
- "A Bill making a supplementary appropriation of public moneys out of the Treasury from the balance of moneys remaining as an unappropriated balance in the State Fund, General Revenue, to the Department of Administration - Consolidated Public Retirement Board, fund 0195, fiscal year 2006, organization 0205, to the Department of Administration - Division of General Services, fund 0230, fiscal year 2006, organization 0211, to the Department of Administration - Public Defender Services, fund 0226, fiscal year 2006, organization 0221, to the Department of Administration - Public Employees Insurance Agency, fund 0200, fiscal year 2006, organization 0225, to the Department of Commerce - West Virginia Development Office, fund 0256, fiscal year 2006, organization 0307, to the Department of Commerce - Division of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, fund 0277, fiscal year 2006, organization 0314, to the Department of Education and the Arts - Division of Culture and History, fund 0293, fiscal year 2006, organization 0432, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Health - Central Office, fund 0407, fiscal year 2006, organization 0506, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Consolidated Medical Service Fund, fund 0525, fiscal year 2006, organization 0506, to the Department of Health and Human Resources - Division of Human Services, fund 0403, fiscal year 2006, organization 0511, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Office of Emergency Services, fund 0443, fiscal year 2006, organization 0606, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - Division of Corrections - Correctional Units, fund 0450, fiscal year 2006, organization 0608, to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety - West Virginia State Police, fund 0453, fiscal year 2006, organization 0612, to the Department of Revenue - Tax Division, fund 0470, fiscal year 2006, organization 0702, to Higher Education - West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education - Control Account, fund 0596, fiscal year 2006, organization 0420, and to Higher Education - Higher Education Policy Commission - System - Control Account, fund 0586, fiscal year 2006, organization 0442, by supplementing and amending the appropriation for the fiscal year ending the thirtieth day of June, two thousand six."
At the respective requests of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, the bill (H. B. 124) was taken up for immediate consideration, read a first time, ordered to second reading and then referred to the Committee on Finance.
Leaves of Absence

At the request of Delegate Staton, and by unanimous consent, leaves of absence for the day were granted Delegates Brown, Ennis, Ferrell, Frederick, Hartman, Hatfield, Houston, Perdue, Ron Thompson and Wakim.
At 5:40 p.m., the House of Delegates adjourned until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2006.