Bills Pending West Virginia Senate Government Organization Committee

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WVHB4258Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to require railroad companies to provide an alternative entry and exit way to one road communities when performing maintenance, repairs, and construction as a matter of public health and safety.
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2024-03-05
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5077Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to establish residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5539Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to provide that causes of action under Chapter 46A of the Code of West Virginia shall survive the death of the party.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5039Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to grant the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles jurisdiction over license revocation proceedings for the civil offense of refusing a secondary chemical test.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4952Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to provide 60 days to persons who are served notice by purchaser of tax lien to redeem subject property.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4010Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require utilities to have in place an approved method of notice to customers for utility service disruptions.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5399Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to modify state auditing practices and requirements to facilitate efficient financial management of volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments; directing state audit functions of these departments to the State Auditor; ...
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5194Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require purchases of certain commodities from non-profit workshops and requiring the director consult with the Committee on the Purchase of Commodities and Services from the Handicapped in making purchasing decisions.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5355Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to allow volunteer fire departments to use fire protection funding for certain purchases associated with the State Auditor's West Virginia Checkbook fiscal reporting system.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5676Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to change the maximum amount a County Clerk can charge to settle an estate and removing reference to Fiduciary Commissioner.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5551Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require certain licensees to obtain continuing education on domestic violence or abuse.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5373Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the changing of party affiliation from Independent or no party to a party affiliation fewer than 60 days prior to running for office.
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2024-02-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4855Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require purchasing division contracts to be nonspecific in regards to manufacturers or suppliers of commodities to be purchased.
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2024-02-28
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5613Engross
50%
Creating plans to protect West Virginia from major crises
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2024-02-28
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4191Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements imposed on social media companies to prevent corruption and provide transparency of election-related content made available on social media websites. The bill provides equal opportunities for all...
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2024-02-24
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB862Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to change the designation of the Division of Culture and History as a separate independent agency to "an agency" within the Executive Branch as the Department of Arts, Culture, and History, by deleting the words "separate ...
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2024-02-19
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB854Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to establish the Public/Private Small Business Enhancement Program to encourage small business development and growth.
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2024-02-19
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5318Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify that elected municipal police chiefs shall be certified law-enforcement officers.
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2024-02-19
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4943Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to facilitate creation of home-based businesses, with certain conditions.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB828Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify political party procedure and authority to select delegates to its national convention; and to political party conventions for nomination of presidential electors.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB829Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to revise and modify political party committee organization, vacancy filling procedures, and political party internal governance.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB830Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedures for filling vacancies in state legislature.
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB814Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to streamline and simplify the processes within the classified service system; maintaining a merit system while creating efficiencies and flexibility. The bill empowers appointing authorities to make decisions regarding hu...
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2024-02-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5343Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to add a solely licensed athletic trainer to the board.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB770Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to add definitions for "establishment" and fluorescent lighting signage; and legislative rules concerning false advertising and usage of fluorescent lighting signage; and penalties for violations relating to the Industrial...
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2024-02-13
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB772Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to codify existing policy of the Secretary of State regarding the security of absentee ballots.
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2024-02-13
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB762Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for an applicant to obtain an occupational license or authorization to practice based on licensure or work experience in another state.
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2024-02-13
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4758Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative select committee, require annual reports, create criminal penalties, and clarify the duties and functions of the Fusion Center.
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2024-02-13
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB757Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the sheriff's commission compensation for the job duty of tax collector for the county and fix the amount at $15,000.
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2024-02-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB747Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize uses of political party headquarters funds and funding sources to include corporate contributors.
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2024-02-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB731Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the amounts of deputy sheriff annual salary increases.
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2024-02-09
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB694Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to mandate registration of land use associations with the Secretary of State's office. The bill provides definitions, a statement of legislative purpose, and the required content of the registration form.
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2024-02-07
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB5096Engross
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The purpose of this bill is to permit public service districts to include notices of alleged federal and state violations in one publication.
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2024-02-06
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB677Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to improve patient safety in the medical cannabis program by authorizing permitted, regulated medical cannabis processors to manufacture medical cannabis in edible form for dispensing to certified patients in the state; to...
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2024-02-06
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB634Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Marshal to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing rules.This section is new; therefore,
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2024-02-05
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVHB4759Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to verify the legal employment status of all persons who come into their employ and to report their employment to the appropriate governmental agencies. The bill defines "E-Verify", the electronic verification of federal e...
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2024-01-30
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB591Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to exempt contracts, agreements or memoranda of understanding between a spending unit of a state government and West Virginia University or Marshall University for services from the Purchasing Division policies. It also pr...
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2024-01-29
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB570Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to impose a one year statute of limitations on Ethics Commission complaints and give an appeal right for any complaint not resolved within 30 days.
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2024-01-26
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB555Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to eliminate state licensing of polygraph examiners.
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2024-01-25
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB545Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to establish the E-cigarette and E-cigarette Liquid Directory. The bill requires all manufacturers to obtain marketing authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration before engaging in consumer sales in ...
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2024-01-25
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB549Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to permit investigators in the State Tax Division to carry concealed weapons.
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2024-01-25
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB541Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to facilitate creation of home-based businesses, with certain conditions.
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2024-01-24
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB524Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the relocation, removal, alteration, or renaming, of any statue, monument, memorial, nameplate, or plaque which is located on public property and has been erected for, or named, or dedicated in honor of certain...
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2024-01-23
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB526Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to verify the legal employment status of all persons who come into their employ and to report their employment to the appropriate governmental agencies; providing definitions; requiring use of E-Verify, the electronic veri...
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2024-01-23
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB497Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to proscribe rent control.
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2024-01-22
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB480Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to clarify the uniform statewide deadline for electronically submitted voter registration applications.
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2024-01-17
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB467Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to license the sale of charitable raffles and boards to benefit Volunteer Fire Departments in this state. The bill sets forth the licensure requirement. The bill provides for the agency to issue licenses. The bill provides...
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2024-01-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB457Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to create the Prohibition of Unfair Real Estate Service Agreements Act. The bill provides for a short title. The bill creates definitions. The bill provides for enforceability. The bill defines a deceptive act. The bill pr...
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2024-01-16
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB304Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to amend and reenact codes concerning the distribution of certain taxes and surcharges to benefit volunteer and part-volunteer fire departments and emergency medical services providers as well as certain funds from the Fir...
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2024-01-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB305Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to require purchases of certain commodities from non-profit workshops and requiring the director consult with the Committee on the Purchase of Commodities and Services from the Handicapped in making purchasing decisions.
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2024-01-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
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