SB224 HFAT Shott 4-3

Delegate Shott moves to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Senate Bill No. 224 – “A BILL to amend and reenact §21-5-14 and §21-5-15 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the requirement of a bond for wages and benefits for certain designated employers, persons, firms, or corporations; lowering period of time for the requirement that certain designated employers, persons, firms, or corporations shall furnish a bond for wages and benefits to at least one year and providing exemptions; lowering period of time in which a person, firm or corporation is required to file a statement or copy with the Bureau of Employment Programs; lowering period of time employer must have been doing business in order to terminate bond; and increasing the maximum criminal fine for any person, firm, or corporation who knowingly, willfully, and fraudulently disposes of or relocates assets with the intent to deprive employees of their wages and fringe benefits.”

Adopted

Rejected