| WV | SB171 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit county commissions from adopting any ordinance, rule, license requirement, or other authorization that exceeds state law, rule, or regulation regarding agricultural operations. The bill revokes any ordinance, r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB280 | Pass | Allowing teachers in public schools to teach intelligent design
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB451 | Pass | The 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] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB503 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to protect belief-based student organizations by expanding student organizations that are protected against certain types of discrimination by a state institution of higher education and expanding the types of discriminati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB568 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to change the focus from truancy and unexcused absences to a multi-tiered system of support and all absences, both excused and unexcused; limit the number of parental excuses that can be accepted each school year as docume...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB583 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to provide a streamlined process for evaluating an employer's liability for personal injury and wrongful death claims involving operators of commercial motor vehicles and to limit noneconomic damages in such actions to $1 ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB466 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to require the State Board of Education to develop a Safety While Accessing Technology education program to be taught to students from the 3rd to 12th grades.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB679 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to regulate select plant-based derivatives, including hemp-derived cannabinoid products and regulation of kratom. The bill amends the short title; clarifies findings; defines terms; requires permits to manufacture, process...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB690 | Pass | The 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] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB802 | Pass | The purpose of this bill is to include in the definition of "motor vehicle" a self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for, and used in, the occupation or business of farming, with a horsepower unit of 20 or greater; and the right to bring and actio...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-04-23
Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2024 |
| WV | SB152 | Engross
50% | Displaying official US motto in public schools
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-09
Senate requests House to concur |
| WV | SB155 | Engross
50% | Creating Violent Crime Prevention Act
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-09
To conference |
| WV | SB571 | Engross
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 |
| WV | SB614 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to address elementary behavior intervention and safety; specify requirements applicable to when a grade kindergarten through six teacher in an elementary setting determines that the behavior of a student is violent, threat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-09
Senate requests House to concur |
| WV | SB352 | Engross
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...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar |
| WV | SB601 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Women's Bill of Rights.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar |
| WV | SB766 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to relieve a railroad company of any liability from injury to any person using a crossing during a parade by a school or any municipality, county, or other public entity; the railroad company is notified of the time of the...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar |
| WV | SB819 | Engross
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 |
| WV | SJR10 | Engross
50% | Homestead Exemption for Disabled Veterans Amendment
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-08
On 3rd reading, House Calendar |
| WV | SCR37 | Intro
25% | Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study viability of reinstating capital punishment
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-07
Referred to Rules |
| WV | SCR35 | Intro
25% | Requesting study on efficiency and accountability of county boards of education
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
Referred to Rules |
| WV | SCR36 | Intro
25% | Requesting study of School Building Authority
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-03-06
Referred to Rules |
| WV | SCR11 | Pass | US Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
House Message received |
| WV | SB468 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to amend required courses of education to include human growth and development related to pregnancy and human development inside the womb; required methods of presenting this instruction and adding a human growth and devel...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To House Health & Human Resources Committee |
| WV | SCR18 | Pass | Stanley W. and Evelyn C. See Memorial Bridge
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
House Message received |
| WV | SJR6 | Engross
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 |
| WV | SB813 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to allow student-athletes to participate in competitive events and activities while playing for their school.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To House Education Committee |
| WV | SB816 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to inform the public about who receives the proceeds from the sale of donated consumer goods.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SCR34 | Intro
25% | Feasibility study of ballot identification and verification measures in statewide elections
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Referred to Rules |
| WV | SR56 | Pass | Memorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SCR33 | Intro
25% | Requesting Division of Highways to erect signs in Marion County for "Home of Legendary Coach, Nick Saban"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-29
To Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee |
| WV | SR55 | Pass | Memorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-28
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SB167 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to create a statewide Health and Safety Fee that would allow visitors to help contribute to the readiness cost of emergency services through an up to $1.00 per day/activity fee that would be distributed to the counties twi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
To House Economic Development and Tourism Committee |
| WV | SB870 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to establish the Anti-Woke Act; prohibit 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 entities from prov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-26
Referred to Judiciary on 2nd reading |
| WV | SCR30 | Engross
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 |
| WV | SR51 | Pass | Memorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-22
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SB637 | Engross
50% | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the public disclosure of an individual's personal information on the internet in certain circumstances; and provide penalty for violation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-21
To House Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SR50 | Pass | Designating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-21
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SR48 | Pass | Recognizing AARP of WV for many contributions provided to enhance our state and its people
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-20
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SR43 | Pass | Memorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-19
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SB852 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to modify the ratio of children at family child care facilities.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-19
To Senate Health and Human Resources Committee |
| WV | SR42 | Pass | Supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to self-defense
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16
Completed legislative action |
| WV | SCR29 | Engross
50% | Urging Biden administration and Congress reevaluate proposed restrictions on chemical industry
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-16
To House Rules Committee |
| WV | SB821 | Intro
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 |
| WV | SB620 | Engross
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.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-15
To House Finance Committee |
| WV | SB515 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit a public school student from being required to participate in instruction related to sexual orientation and gender identity if a parent, custodian, or guardian of the student objects in writing; require each pu...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-14
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| WV | SB749 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to recognize gold and silver bullion and specie as legal tender in West Virginia, to authorize the West Virginia Bullion Depository, and to authorize the depository to issue transactional currency backed by gold and silver...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-12
To Senate Banking and Insurance Committee |
| WV | SB733 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to replace the statue of the Robert C. Byrd with a statue of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, and Arthur I. Boreman, placed in each corner of the rotunda of the Capitol.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-09
To Senate Finance Committee |
| WV | SB737 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the exemption from taxation of state-owned real property within the counties.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-09
To Senate Finance Committee |
| WV | SB735 | Intro
25% | The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use or sale of abortifacients and to enact criminal penalties and permit private causes of action for supplying abortifacients.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2024-02-09
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
