Welcome to the 2012 Legislative Brief, your one-stop shop for legislative news from a variety of sources throughout West Virginia, and my view of legislative happenings on the horizon. Today marks the 38th day of the 60-day Legislative session.

Legislative Action by the Numbers:

• 1264 bills introduced in the House
• 621 bills introduced in the Senate
• 7 bills have passed both chambers and have completed Legislative action

My View from the Capitol:

Monday marks the last day for bills to be introduced in both the Senate and House Chambers.  Look for numerous bills to be introduced in both chambers that day. 

News From Around the State:

Do fossil fuels have a future?

http://dailymail.com/Business/GeorgeHohmann/201202130021

Dominion rep sees future in gas drilling

http://www.newsandsentinel.com/page/content.detail/id/557439.html

DEP: First Marcellus law hires soon

http://wvmetronews.com/news.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=50973

Lawmakers reviewing anti-drug bill

http://dailymail.com/News/201202140113

Legislators not optimistic about Lt. Governor

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/x1155853361/Legislators-not-optimistic-about-lieutenant-gov-position

Delegate calls for limiting ethanol in gas

http://dailymail.com/News/statehouse/201202150274

Bonds proposed to recoup utility costs

http://dailymail.com/News/statenews/201202150101

Mine Safety bill clears House hurdle