West Virginia Senate passes multiple bills including tax relief and teledentistry regulation
March 21, 2025 | 2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
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The West Virginia Senate convened on March 21, 2025, to discuss and pass several significant bills, including measures related to tax payments, land sales, teledentistry, and Medicaid provider status for public charter schools.
One of the key pieces of legislation passed was Engrossed Senate Bill 615, which eliminates accelerated tax payment requirements for high-volume businesses. This bill, introduced at the request of the governor, affects businesses with average monthly tax payments exceeding $100,000. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor, with 33 votes for and 1 against.
Another important bill, Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 683, modifies the process for selling properties with delinquent tax liens. It extends deadlines for county sheriffs and commissions and requires personal notification to property owners before sales occur. This bill also passed with unanimous support, receiving 34 votes in favor.
The Senate also approved Engrossed Senate Bill 710, which establishes a teledentistry practice act. This legislation outlines requirements for licensure, patient-provider relationships, and standards of care in teledentistry, again passing with 34 votes in favor.
Additionally, the Senate passed a bill allowing the state board of education to delegate its Medicaid provider status to public charter schools, ensuring these schools can access necessary funding and resources. This bill also received unanimous support.
In a notable move, the Senate passed House Bill 2441, which disqualifies individuals from receiving unemployment benefits if they are terminated for refusing drug or alcohol tests in safety-sensitive positions. This bill, too, saw unanimous approval.
The session concluded with discussions on various bills in their second and first readings, including updates to retirement eligibility for sheriffs and the introduction of new legislation regarding utility work and road paving coordination.
The Senate is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11 AM, with several committee meetings planned for the morning.
One of the key pieces of legislation passed was Engrossed Senate Bill 615, which eliminates accelerated tax payment requirements for high-volume businesses. This bill, introduced at the request of the governor, affects businesses with average monthly tax payments exceeding $100,000. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor, with 33 votes for and 1 against.
Another important bill, Engrossed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 683, modifies the process for selling properties with delinquent tax liens. It extends deadlines for county sheriffs and commissions and requires personal notification to property owners before sales occur. This bill also passed with unanimous support, receiving 34 votes in favor.
The Senate also approved Engrossed Senate Bill 710, which establishes a teledentistry practice act. This legislation outlines requirements for licensure, patient-provider relationships, and standards of care in teledentistry, again passing with 34 votes in favor.
Additionally, the Senate passed a bill allowing the state board of education to delegate its Medicaid provider status to public charter schools, ensuring these schools can access necessary funding and resources. This bill also received unanimous support.
In a notable move, the Senate passed House Bill 2441, which disqualifies individuals from receiving unemployment benefits if they are terminated for refusing drug or alcohol tests in safety-sensitive positions. This bill, too, saw unanimous approval.
The session concluded with discussions on various bills in their second and first readings, including updates to retirement eligibility for sheriffs and the introduction of new legislation regarding utility work and road paving coordination.
The Senate is scheduled to reconvene on Monday, March 24, 2025, at 11 AM, with several committee meetings planned for the morning.
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