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WVSB720Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create the Stop Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Deep Fake Media Act.
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2024-02-08
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB721Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide that final orders upon a disposition hearing in child abuse and neglect proceedings be prepared and signed within 10 (ten) days of the disposition hearing.
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2024-02-08
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WVSB522Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to change the procedure for citations issued by the county litter control officer.
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2024-02-07
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WVSB472Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require a hotel or public lodging establishment to provide annual training regarding human trafficking awareness to employees, and to provide for enforcement and rulemaking.
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2024-02-07
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB676Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide images of persons issued any identification or license to the Secretary of State for voter identification purposes.
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2024-02-06
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WVSB673Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.
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2024-02-06
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WVSB554Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to define veterans benefits matters and identify actions that constitute representation and compensation for representing a person seeking veterans benefits. The bill requires that any such representation comply with feder...
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2024-02-06
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WVSB674Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to authorize cancellation of voter registration records for individuals who are no longer West Virginia citizens and have obtained a driver's license in another state.
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2024-02-06
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WVHB5016Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to make all state inmates, regardless of gender, members of the state convict road force.
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2024-02-05
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WVSB636Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to expressly prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for a...
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2024-02-05
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WVHB4965Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to mandate restitution to children of victims of negligent homicide or driving under the influence causing death.
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2024-02-05
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WVSB625Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election and to provide criminal penalties for intentionally and knowingly accepting an absentee ballot that does not comply with state requirements for absentee vo...
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2024-02-02
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WVSB627Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit ranked choice voting in elections in West Virginia.
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2024-02-02
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WVSB621Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to remove the procedure for the court to conduct written investigations into proceedings under Article 9, to ensure that the West Virginia judiciary remains neutral and detached in all matters pending before any court of t...
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2024-02-02
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WVHB4595Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to update the authority of LOCHHRA.This bill was recommended for passage during the 2024 legislative session by the Legislative Oversight Commission of Health and Human Resources Accountability.
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2024-02-02
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WVSB538Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception for a public nuisance.
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2024-02-01
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WVHB4017Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to make general modifications to early voting procedures; registration by mail; voter registration services; unlawful registration or rejection of voter; alteration or destruction of records; early in person voting; and cr...
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2024-01-31
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB612Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish a criminal offense for knowingly, willfully, and forcibly obstructing or hindering home incarceration supervisors and social service workers while they are lawfully acting in their official capacity and the ob...
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2024-01-31
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WVSB588Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require that parents, named as a respondent, in an abuse and neglect case or investigation by Child Protective Services are given a copy of their rights that is written in plain, understandable language and giving autho...
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2024-01-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4205Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to recognize legal standing of the West Virginia Legislature in court actions related to unauthorized changes to election laws and rules; identify the Legislature as a necessary party; and clarify who may seek mandamus rel...
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2024-01-29
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WVSB567Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity from liability for hospitals that have established a hospital police department if a loss or claim results from the failure to provide police protection.
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2024-01-26
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVHB4683Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require parents or guardians to participate in programs for juveniles in an out-of-home placement provided there is not a court finding that said participation is not in the best interest of the juvenile.
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2024-01-26
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WVSB573Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to remove the restriction that prevents medical marijuana from being in edible form.
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2024-01-26
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WVHB4666Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for human trafficking.
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2024-01-25
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WVSB534Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit evidence of accusations of committing false allegations of child abuse in Family Court proceedings unless an individual has been convicted of that crime.
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2024-01-24
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB509Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify eligibility for persons seeking to be certified as a nominee for President of the United States if the United States House of Representatives has authorized an impeachment inquiry into such person by resolution ...
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2024-01-23
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WVHB4302Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to modify the criminal penalties imposed on a parent, guardian or custodian for child abuse resulting in injury and child abuse or neglect creating risk of injury.
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2024-01-23
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WVSB525Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the responsibility of the Governor to fill a vacancy in the state legislature. The bill provides a process for the selection of three legally qualified persons to fill a vacancy in the office of state senator or...
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2024-01-23
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WVHB4428Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to require candidates to live in the state or local election district for the office for which they are seeking to be elected.
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2024-01-23
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WVSB505Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to codify a Parents' Bill of Rights.
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2024-01-22
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WVSB495Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that race discrimination includes discrimination based on certain hair textures and styles.
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2024-01-22
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WVSB500Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to enact the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, providing definitions, exclusions, prohibitions, and listing violations of this act.
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2024-01-22
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WVSB506Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the restriction to carry a firearm on the state capitol complex grounds.
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2024-01-22
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WVSB501Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill relates to cruelty to animals. The bill creates and defines the felony offense of cruelty to animals; modifies and clarifies applicability of the section; defines terms; and creates criminal penalties.
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2024-01-22
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WVSB489Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to clarify that it is legal to carry a deadly weapon, firearm, or pepper spray specifically on the sidewalks and streets that directly border and surround the State Capitol Complex grounds.
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2024-01-18
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WVSB488Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide non-exclusive prosecutorial authority over public integrity cases to the Attorney General of West Virginia.
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2024-01-18
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WVSB481Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to regulate pawnbrokers. The bill removes an exception for certain transactions from the report required of all pawnbrokers. The bill requires all pawnbrokers to be equipped with certain surveillance equipment and signage ...
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2024-01-17
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WVSB479Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the ability of a person's driver's license to be suspended for the failure to pay court fines and costs.
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2024-01-17
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WVSB473Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the death penalty in limited circumstances; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures fo...
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2024-01-17
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WVSB456Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to address define public camping in public spaces, create a penalty, and address existing ordinances.
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2024-01-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB469Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act which was recommended for passage by the state Uniform Law Commission.
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2024-01-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB471Intro
25%
This bill relates to DNA that is maintained for law-enforcement purposes in West Virginia. It updates the policy for maintaining DNA and definitions. The bill adds language to include qualified arrestees in the state DNA database, and requires testin...
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2024-01-16
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WVSB464Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish residency requirements for candidates seeking nomination and election to United States Congress.
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2024-01-16
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WVSB449Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to limit use of fireworks in municipalities and within 300 feet of a residence -- the same limitations as firearms.
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2024-01-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB338Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Legislature to file suit against the Executive to faithfully execute the laws passed by the Legislature.
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2024-01-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB340Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to prevent public water and sewer utilities from prohibiting a customer from constructing, installing, or maintaining a connection or other infrastructure necessary for the customer to connect to the public utility to rece...
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2024-01-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSB307Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create the Patrolman Cassie Marie Johnson Memorial Act and to provide for a death penalty; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder...
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2024-01-12
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WVSB312Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require CPS to interview mandatory reporters who submit screened-in abuse /neglect referrals.
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2024-01-12
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WVSB367Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill to create the Anti-Racism Act of 2024. The bill prohibits a school district, a public charter school, the West Virginia Board of Education, the West Virginia Department of Education, or any employee of the aforementioned enti...
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2024-01-12
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WVSB386Intro
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The purpose of this bill is to legalize the personal use and possession of cannabis by adults; providing for a county option election to allow for the production and sales in that county; providing for regulation by the Bureau of Health; authorizing ...
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2024-01-12
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