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WVSB300PassRelating to the organization of the Office of the Inspector General
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2024-04-23
Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB439PassThe purpose of this bill is to Authorize certain 911 personnel to be members of the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances.
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2024-04-23
Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB378PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of lit tobacco products in a motor vehicle while individuals 16 years of age or under are present. The bill also provides that the misdemeanor offense is a secondary offense that may only be charged if ...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB445PassThe purpose of this bill is to reduce the certification periods for EMS personnel from four years to two years to align certification periods with those of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and to reduce the certification renewal...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB475PassThe purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for recovery residences. The proposed bill sets forth a data collection process and requires rulemaking related to data collection. The proposed bill adds a process for suspension or revocation re...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB504PassThe purpose of this bill is to modify elements of a felony offense pertaining to when a school employee or volunteer engages in sexual intercourse, intrusion, or contact with students.
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2024-04-23
Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB533PassThe purpose of this bill is to establish that an emergency medical services agency may triage and transport a patient to an alternative destination in this state or treat in place if the ambulance service is coordinating the care of the patient throu...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB544PassThe purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for municipal public works projects.
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2024-04-23
Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB602PassThe purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to develop cardiac emergency response plans.
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2024-04-23
Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB631PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from shutting off a user's water for nonpayment of a stormwater fee. The bill allows for municipalities to impose a lien to obtain payment but prohibits municipalities from shutting off services ...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVSB755PassThe purpose of this bill is to provide safeguards when retail sellers engage in online delivery sales of tobacco products, tobacco-derived products, or vapor products via online certification and to further permit retail sellers to engage third party...
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2024-04-23
Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4233PassThe purpose of this bill is to require birth certificates issued in this state to include the gender of the child at birth and prohibit use of the term "non-binary" on birth certificates.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4667PassThe purpose of this bill is to prohibit harm reduction programs in West Virginia to distribute any smoking devices as part of the program.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB4756PassThe purpose of this bill is to create a council to establish a state Alzheimer's Plan.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5017PassThe purpose of this bill is to make it easier for food trucks to travel from county to county.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5084PassThe purpose of this bill is to require that a valid driver's license, state identification card, or military identification card be presented to verify the minimum age of eighteen for the purchase or acceptance of tobacco related products.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5273PassThe purpose of this bill is to clarify EMSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when the member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5347PassThe purpose of this bill is to create the Pathway to a Career in Medicine Program.
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2024-04-22
Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2024
WVHB5105VetoThe purpose of this bill is to eliminate the vaccine requirements for public virtual schools.
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2024-03-09
Vetoed by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVHB4320Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that neither a parent nor legal guardian of a minor child shall be denied access to the minor child's medical records.
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2024-03-08
Senate requests House to concur
WVSB352Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to modify the Unborn Child Protection act. The bill provides for definitions. The bill creates a process of informed consent. The bill provides for printed information. The bill provides for the creation of an Internet web...
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2024-03-08
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
WVSB601Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.
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2024-03-08
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
WVSB805Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to ensure increase the amount of permitted residential substance use disorder treatment beds in certain West Virginia Counties, and prohibit expansion of beds, and payment for Medicaid services rendered at certain faciliti...
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2024-03-08
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
WVSB819Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the Secretary of the Department of Health from promulgating rules that require public water systems or businesses to have backflow preventers.
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2024-03-08
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
WVHB5002Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require that state-owned rest areas and welcome centers built on or after January 1, 2025, provide at least one diaper changing stations in both male and female restrooms.
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2024-03-07
Senate requests House to concur
WVHB4408Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to allow the development of a specialized intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5340Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require insurance coverage to not prioritize the use of an opioid over a nonopioid drug for the treatment of pain.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee
WVSB717Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of tobacco product to individuals younger than 21 years of age. The bill contains penalties.
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2024-02-29
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5530Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require hospital to disclose price and fee information for certain hospital services.
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2024-02-28
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB575Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to set forth provisions for genetic and gestational surrogacy. The bill requires an agreement, sets forth requirements to enter the agreement, required terms, the process of the agreement, and the content of the agreement....
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2024-02-27
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB848Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue account within the State Treasury designated the "Office of the Inspector General Reimbursement Fund" within Department of Health, to reimburse the Department of Health for eligible costs attrib...
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2024-02-27
To House Finance Committee
WVHB4864Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities from shutting off a user's water for nonpayment of a stormwater fee. The bill allows for municipalities to impose a lien to obtain payment but prohibits municipalities from shutting off services ...
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2024-02-23
On 1st reading, House Calendar
WVHB4909Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Health Care Authority and the certificate of need.
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2024-02-22
On 1st reading, House Calendar
WVHB5361Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to allow influenza immunizations to be offered to patients and residents of specified facilities on a voluntary basis based upon recommendations of the Center for Disease Control.
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2024-02-22
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB4978Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the state health officer.
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2024-02-20
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5021Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to update cardiac response plans.
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2024-02-19
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
WVHB5255Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to establish that an emergency medical services agency may triage and transport a patient to an alternative destination in this state or treat in place if the ambulance service is coordinating the care of the patient throu...
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2024-02-16
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5441Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold from $25,000 to $50,000 for the requirement of bids for municipal public works projects and setting the threshold at $50,000 for public service districts, and public works projects under the Regional...
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2024-02-16
On 1st reading, House Calendar
WVSB825Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from conversion therapy, also known as sexual orientation change efforts or reparative therapy. The bill makes legislative findings and sets forth a purpose. The bil...
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2024-02-16
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5243Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.
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2024-02-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB620Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to provide pregnancy help centers greater flexibility to receive funding for items such as capital expenditures and training. Currently, the funding is limited to a fee per service arrangement.
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2024-02-15
To House Finance Committee
WVSB800Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is regarding water quality affecting residents of the state; establishing findings; requiring Department of Health evaluate whether public water sources contain levels of contaminants making them unsafe; providing water filtr...
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2024-02-15
To Senate Finance Committee
WVHB4962Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill relates to relating to hotel and motel housing vouchers programs; prohibiting city or town from requiring hotel or motel participation in housing voucher programs; prohibiting county from requiring hotel or motel participatio...
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2024-02-14
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5286Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the ability to sub-contract in the certificate of need process.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB608Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify EMSRS surviving spouse benefits when member dies from duty or non-duty related cause, and to clarify how to compute a retiree's age when the member elected an early retirement and then returned to work.
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2024-02-14
Referred to Rules on 2nd reading
WVSB787Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish a limit for fees charged for medical records.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSB776Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create a Medicaid state plan amendment. The bill provides that the Bureau of Medical Services shall seek a state plan amendment. The bill provides that the state plan amendment provides for cost sharing and/or premiums ...
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2024-02-14
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVHB5682Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council and establishing the Prescription Drug Affordability Fund, and commissioning studies and reports from the board...
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2024-02-13
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
WVHB5665Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from erecting, maintaining, funding, leasing, or otherwise facilitating billboard advertisements or statements that display messages concerning the availability of abortions in bordering states.
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
WVHB5622Intro
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Relating to gender change in government documents
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2024-02-12
To House Health & Human Resources Committee
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