West Virginia Senator Chandler Swope [R]

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WVSB147PassAdding definition of “ammunition” for purposes of obtaining state license to carry concealed deadly weapon
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB159PassThe purpose of this bill is to require that the party affiliation for county school board members be displayed beside their name on the ballot for election.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/24 - Senate Journal
WVSB146PassCreating adult education taskforce
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB166PassUpdating contested elections procedures
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB173PassThe purpose of this bill generally relates to new motor vehicle dealers, distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, factory branches, and distributor branches. The bill defines terms. The bill clarifies a manufacturer's obligations for warranty and re...
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/13/2024 - House Journal
WVSB152Engross
50%
Displaying official US motto in public schools
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2024-03-09
Senate requests House to concur
WVSB142PassClarifying deadline to file annual report for companies authorized to do business in WV
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/22/2024 - House Journal
WVSB149Enroll
75%
Relating to municipalities required to be represented on county authority boards
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2024-03-09
To Governor 3/14/2024 - House Journal
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...
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB155Engross
50%
Creating Violent Crime Prevention Act
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2024-03-09
To conference
WVSB148PassEstablishing auto-renewal program for wildlife licenses
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB217PassAuthorizing state and subdivisions to negotiate price for construction when all bids received exceed maximum budget
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate 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.
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB461Enroll
75%
The 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 ...
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2024-03-09
To Governor 3/14/2024 - 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...
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/26/24 - House Journal
WVSB568PassThe 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...
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB782PassThe purpose of this bill is to define local permitting deadlines and extensions for applications for a permit, license, variance, or any other type of prior approval from a governing body or planning commission of a municipality or county for an acti...
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB802Enroll
75%
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...
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2024-03-09
To Governor 3/11/2024 - House Journal
WVSB873Enroll
75%
Schedule for tax installment payments
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2024-03-09
To Governor 3/12/2024 - House Journal
WVSB872PassRelating to county fire service fees
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB874PassRelating to WV Division of Multimodal Transportation
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/27/2024 - Senate Journal
WVSB875Enroll
75%
Relating to certain insurance coverage provided by BRIM
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2024-03-09
To Governor 3/12/2024 - House Journal
WVSB877PassSupplementing and amending appropriations to Higher Education Policy Commission
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/14/2024 - House Journal
WVSB876PassSupplementing and amending appropriations to Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Facilities
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2024-03-09
Approved by Governor 3/13/2024 - House Journal
WVSB172PassThe purpose of this bill generally relates to Local School Improvement Councils. The bill revises council membership requirements. The bill requires minutes be taken at every council meeting. The bill revises requirements pertaining to annual council...
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2024-03-08
Approved by Governor 3/7/2024 - 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.
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2024-03-08
Approved by Governor 3/7/2024 - House Journal
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
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
WVSB160Engross
50%
Updating language and increasing penalties for indecent exposure
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2024-03-07
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
WVSCR37Intro
25%
Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study viability of reinstating capital punishment
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2024-03-07
Referred to Rules
WVSCR12PassUS Army PVT Raymond Lee Perkins Memorial Bridge
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2024-02-29
House Message received
WVSCR11PassUS Marine Corps PFC Noel Harper Fields Memorial Bridge
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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.
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2024-02-29
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSB726Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to move the essential functions of the Information Services and Communications Division into the Office of Technology.
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2024-02-29
To House Government Organization Committee
WVSR56PassMemorializing life of Honorable Warren Randolph McGraw Sr.
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2024-02-29
Completed legislative action
WVSR55PassMemorializing life of Honorable William Wayne Bailey, Jr.
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2024-02-28
Completed legislative action
WVSB171PassThe 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...
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2024-02-26
Approved by Governor 2/23/2024 - House Journal
WVSB167Engross
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...
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2024-02-26
To House Economic Development and Tourism Committee
WVSB354PassThe purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Advanced Energy and Economic Corridor Authority Commission comprised of the economic development agencies of McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, and Wayne counties.
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2024-02-26
Approved by Governor 2/23/2024 - House Journal
WVSB562Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to expand the employment and training requirements necessary to receive SNAP benefits. The bill defines and expands exemptions. The bill clarifies the Secretary's duties when there is a lack of funding or inability to prov...
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2024-02-26
To House Finance Committee
WVSB688Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of the Division of Forestry to enter into contracts for management of state forests and wooded areas for the purposes of preventing forest fires. This is a new section; therefore, underscoring and
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2024-02-22
To House Government Organization Committee
WVSR51PassMemorializing life of Lora Susan Thompson
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2024-02-22
Completed legislative action
WVSB168Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to grant municipal Fire Marshals the authority to assist law enforcement officers.
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2024-02-21
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSR50PassDesignating February 21, 2024, as WV History Day
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2024-02-21
Completed legislative action
WVSB615Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to limit statutory and common law causes of action against exempt wholesale generators to violations of the material terms and conditions of the siting certificates applicable to such facilities.
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2024-02-19
To House Judiciary Committee
WVSR43PassMemorializing life of Honorable John Patton Fanning
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2024-02-19
Completed legislative action
WVSR42PassSupporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas' constitutional right to self-defense
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2024-02-16
Completed legislative action
WVSB783Intro
25%
The purpose of this bill is to enact the West Virginia School Construction Alternatives Pilot Program Act to authorize county boards of education to enter into construction management at risk contracts for public school construction projects.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Education Committee
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.
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2024-02-14
To Senate Economic Development Committee
WVSB590Engross
50%
The purpose of this bill is to create the Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act. The bill prohibits political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance, regulation, local policy, local resolution or other legal requirements regulating certa...
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2024-02-13
To House Judiciary Committee
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