West Virginia Senator Bennett Queen [R]

Filter View [Reset All]
Syndicate content
StanceStateBillStatusSummary/TitleLast Actionsort icon
WVSB170PassThe purpose of this bill is to include three types of cancer for which rebuttable presumption of injury from employment exists for firefighters and provides that the presumption for the three types of cancer expires July 1, 2027, unless extended by t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB439PassThe purpose of this bill is to Authorize certain 911 personnel to be members of the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System under certain circumstances.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB451PassThe purpose of this bill is to require all prosecutors to undergo training prior to performing his or her duties; and require the West Virginia prosecuting attorneys Institute to conduct mandatory training for all prosecuting attorneys.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB529PassThe purpose of this bill is to include Salem University in the PROMISE Scholarship program.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/13/2024 - House Journal
WVSB461PassThe purpose of this bill is to extend when the Fort Henry Economic Opportunity Development District may be abolished or terminated and increase the land area within The Ridges Economic Opportunity Development District subject to the special district ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB571Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority Commission comprised of the economic development agencies of Lewis, Upshur, Barbour, Randolph, Tucker, Grant, and Hardy, counties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
WVSB557PassThe purpose of this bill is to establish time off or rate of pay for firefighters who are required to work during holidays.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB690PassThe purpose of this bill is to create a commission on West Virginia Agritourism to review and investigate means of preserving our farmland and growing our agricultural tourism and agricultural economic development and recommend to the Legislature tha...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB873PassSchedule for tax installment payments
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB872PassRelating to county fire service fees
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB875PassRelating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - House Journal
WVSB877PassSupplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/14/2024 - House Journal
WVSB876PassSupplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Facilities
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/13/2024 - House Journal
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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-08
Approved by Governor 3/7/2024 - House Journal
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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-08
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
WVSB400PassThe purpose of this bill is to establish a waiver of the requirement to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for projects that are approved by the Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council and funded by ARPA/SFR monies through E...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-03-05
Approved by Governor 3/4/2024 - House Journal
WVSCR11PassUS Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-29
House Message received
WVSJR6Engross
50%
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the incorporation of churches or religious denominations which choose to incorporate.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-29
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSR56PassMemorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR59PassReaffirming longstanding sisterhood partnership between WV and Taiwan
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR58PassDesignating February 29, 2024, as WV Arts Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR55PassMemorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-28
Completed legislative action
WVSB742Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to authorize sheriffs who are members of the public retirement system to retire upon attaining the age of sixty-two with eight or more years of service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-26
To House Finance Committee
WVSCR30Engross
50%
Honoring Hershel "Woody" Williams as one of two WV statues in National Statuary Hall Collection
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-26
To House Rules Committee
WVSR51PassMemorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-22
Completed legislative action
WVSB543PassThe purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority of state institutions of higher education to enter into agreements and contractual relationships with one or more corporations formed by the state institution of higher education for purposes of fo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-21
Approved by Governor 2/20/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSR50PassDesignating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-21
Completed legislative action
WVSR43PassMemorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-19
Completed legislative action
WVSB849Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide just compensation to owners of coal slurry, oil, gas, crude products, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide or other natural resource lines if their property is taken for public use and to pay compensation for use ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-19
To Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
WVSR42PassSupporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to self-defense
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-16
Completed legislative action
WVSCR29Engross
50%
Urging Biden administration and Congress reevaluate proposed restrictions on chemical industry
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-16
To House Rules Committee
WVSB821Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to establish the same criminal elements and criminal penalties for abuse or neglect of incapacitated adults as are applicable to abuse or neglect of children.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-16
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSR38PassRecognizing value and supporting Small Town and Main Street development
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-15
Completed legislative action
WVSB781Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to increase the size of matching grants for local economic development from $30,000 to $50,000.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-14
To Senate Economic Development Committee
WVSR35PassRecognizing 152nd anniversary of Glenville State University
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-13
Completed legislative action
WVSB757Intro
25%
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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-12
To Senate Government Organization Committee
WVSB756Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to provide state mine inspectors with a $4,000 raise.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-12
To Senate Finance Committee
WVSB564Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate requirement that the credit base be limited to wages paid to apprentices in the construction trades and specifying an effective date.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-08
To Senate Finance Committee
WVSCR24PassRecognizing First Responders Honor Board's nominees of Medal of Honor
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-07
House Message received
WVSB677Intro
25%
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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-06
To Senate Government Organization Committee
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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-02-05
To Senate Judiciary Committee
WVSR19PassDesignating January 31, 2024, as Marshall University Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-31
Completed legislative action
WVSB604Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Short Line Railroad Modernization Act and tax credit allowed and credit limitations for short line railroad companies in West Virginia.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-31
To Senate Economic Development Committee
WVSR15PassDesignating January 29, 2024, as Fairmont State University Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR17PassRecognizing Riley Gaines as ambassador for Independent Women's Forum and advocate for women's equality in sports
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR16PassSupporting preservation of Charleston USPS Processing and Distribution Center
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-26
Completed legislative action
WVSB576Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to require child- care providers to be paid by enrollment rather than attendance of the child.
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-26
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee
WVSCR17PassReaffirming support of WV Legislature for State of Israel and Jewish people
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-25
House Message received
WVSR10PassCommemorating 78th Southern Legislative Conference of Council of State Governments Southern Office
[Detail][Text][Discuss]
2024-01-24
Completed legislative action
Syndicate content
feedback