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{"bill_id":1050392,"bill_number":"HJR11","title":"Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment","description":"Prohibiting the Governmental Taking of Private Property for Private Use Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1050400,"bill_number":"HB2012","title":"Reducing state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","description":"Reducing state income taxes for state and federal retirees by increasing the exemption on retirement income","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2012/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2012&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050409,"bill_number":"HB2077","title":"West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Native American Tribes Unique Recognition, Authentication and Listing Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2077/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2077&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1050419,"bill_number":"HB2096","title":"Exempting commercial airlines from obtaining licenses to serve liquor, beer or wine on flights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt commercial airlines from the licensing requirements of the state to serve liquor, beer or wine on flights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2096/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2096&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1050428,"bill_number":"HB2089","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for foster parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a bill of rights for foster parents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2089/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2089&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1050436,"bill_number":"HB2024","title":"Creating a criminal felony offense of aggravated assault or battery of a child or a person who is mentally incapacitated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a criminal felony offense of aggravated assault or battery of a child or a person who is mentally incapacitated.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2024/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2024&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050447,"bill_number":"HB2094","title":"Home Instruction Tax Relief Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a taxpayer a personal income tax credit for each dependent that participated in home educational instruction for the most recent academic year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2094/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2094&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1050455,"bill_number":"HR3","title":"Relating to the Standing Committees of the House and creating a new Standing Committee on Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services and setting forth its duties, jurisdiction and membership","description":"Relating to the Standing Committees of the House and creating a new Standing Committee on Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services and setting forth its duties, jurisdiction and membership","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1050467,"bill_number":"HB2008","title":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","description":"Relating to the Dealer Recovery Program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 155, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2008/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2008&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1050474,"bill_number":"HJR3","title":"Manufacturing Inventory and Equipment Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution that would exempt personal property in the form of manufacturing inventory and manufacturing equipment from ad valorem taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1050484,"bill_number":"HB2074","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish seniority preference for all civil service workers bidding on jobs, seeking to transfer, or affected by reduction in force.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2074/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2074&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050494,"bill_number":"HB2095","title":"Relating to the rule-making authority of local boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a procedure by which a local governing body may review and vote upon the adoption, amendment or revocation of existing local board of health rules and to require that a governing body officially adopt all proposed local board of health rules by a majority vote before any new rule may be enforced.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2095/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2095&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1050504,"bill_number":"HB2013","title":"Relating to replacing the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to replace the present crime of burglary with the crime of home invasion. This bill provides for the criminal offenses of home invasion in the first, second, third and fourth degrees. The bill prescribes penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2013/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2013&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050513,"bill_number":"HB2080","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from $60 to $100 and to change eligibility criteria from three years of service to one.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2080/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2080&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050524,"bill_number":"HB2049","title":"Providing for career development and establishing a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a system for career development and establish a pay scale for Alcohol Beverage Commission inspectors, enforcement agents and supervisors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2049/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2049&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050534,"bill_number":"HJR6","title":"State Apportionment Commission","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the state Constitution that would allow citizens to participate directly in the formation of legislative districts by creating a nonpartisan citizen commission which will hold public hearings around the state and present a redistricting bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1050545,"bill_number":"HB2098","title":"Requiring the issuance of a search warrant before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a search warrant be issued before a driver of a motor vehicle can be made to submit to a secondary blood test to determine the concentration of alcohol or controlled substance in his or her blood.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2098/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2098&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1050553,"bill_number":"HB2090","title":"Increasing the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum number of magisterial districts in a county from three to four.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2090/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2090&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1050564,"bill_number":"HB2010","title":"Requiring authorization from the Legislature before submitting an application for an MS-4 permit to the United States Environmental Protection Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a county to obtain express authorization from the Legislature in the form of a concurrent resolution before submitting an application for an MS-4 permit to the United States Environmental Protection Agency and providing that a county may not be required to comply with terms of an MS-4 permit unless the state or federal government pays for the cost of compliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2010/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2010&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1050573,"bill_number":"HB2082","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2082/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2082&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050582,"bill_number":"HB2047","title":"Increasing compensation for conservation officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an increase in compensation for conservation officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2047/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2047&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050591,"bill_number":"HB2067","title":"Relating to the transfer of certain revenues derived from lottery activities generally, restoring distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates and decreasing the funds available for grants therefrom","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore distribution to the West Virginia Infrastructure Fund to 2013 rates; restore the amount that may be transferred to the Racetrack Modernization Fund to 2013 rates and decrease the funds available for grants therefrom; eliminate certain statutory distributions to the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund; restore statutory distributions to capital reinvestment, purse funds and development funds to 2013 rates; and eliminate the statutory authorization for distributions to be paid on a pro rata basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2067/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2067&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1050601,"bill_number":"HB2020","title":"Freezing PEIA employee premiums for three years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to freeze PEIA employee premiums for three years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2020/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2020&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050609,"bill_number":"HB2064","title":"Defining the term minor boundary adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the term “minor boundary adjustment.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2064/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2064&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1050620,"bill_number":"HJR12","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this joint resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that, with exception, bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed, may not be enacted unless two thirds of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1050629,"bill_number":"HB2021","title":"Relating to penalties incurred from obstructing, fleeing from and making false statements to law-enforcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the penalties for several of the violations under this section to make it clear that the convicted person may be fined and confined. The offenses include obstructing, fleeing from and making false statements to law-enforcement, probation and parole officers and interfering with emergency communications.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2021/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2021&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1050637,"bill_number":"HB2076","title":"Establishing the Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers Safety","description":"mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi'>The purpose of this bill is to establish a Legislative Oversight Commission on Energy Workers’ Safety to:  (1) Direct certain state agencies and boards to report regularly to the commission; to direct the commission to study worker safety in the mining and gas extraction industries; (2) Provide a mechanism for the Legislature to be kept informed and to study and identify issues and solutions for workers’ safety; and  (3) Require the commission to study and report on whether a need exists for expansion of safety regulations within the gas extraction industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2076/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2076&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050650,"bill_number":"HR1","title":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Eighty-third Legislature, two thousand eighteen","description":"Authorizing the appointment of employees for this, the Second Regular Session of the Eighty-third Legislature, two thousand eighteen","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1050658,"bill_number":"HB2085","title":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","description":"Ensuring Patient Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2085/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2085&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050668,"bill_number":"HB2065","title":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general, primary or state-wide elections","description":"Requiring all local special elections to be held on the days and hours of general, primary or state-wide elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2065/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2065&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1050677,"bill_number":"HB2084","title":"Requiring the assessor of each county to, within three months of a deed filing in the county clerk's office of each county, prepare a new property tax ticket","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the assessor of each county to, within three months of a deed filing in the county clerk's office of each county, prepare a new property tax ticket and cause the tax ticket to be mailed, from the county sheriff's office, to the new property owner to avoid any lapse in which the new property owner may otherwise incur in paying property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2084/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2084&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050690,"bill_number":"HB2066","title":"Providing a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents","description":"Providing a fee discount for certain nonresident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses for native nonresidents","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2066/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2066&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1050698,"bill_number":"HB2093","title":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","description":"Exempting personal income earned by individuals working as teachers at primary and secondary schools from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2093/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2093&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1050708,"bill_number":"HB2046","title":"Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office","description":"Requiring county boards of education to provide released time for professional educators and service personnel when serving in an elected municipal or county office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2046/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2046&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050717,"bill_number":"HB2045","title":"Giving the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Insurance Commissioner the power to regulate and penalize self-insured employers. The bill also permits noncompliant employers to be compliant without penalty within ninety days after receiving notice of noncompliance. The bill also provides for monetary penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2045/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2045&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050727,"bill_number":"HB2039","title":"Establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state","description":"Establishing a tax credit for new businesses that locate in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2039/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2039&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050738,"bill_number":"HB2055","title":"Including volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include volunteer firefighters within the Public Employees Insurance Act and require the county commissions to pay either three-fourths or the full amount of premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2055/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2055&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050748,"bill_number":"HB2022","title":"Relating to public health","description":"Relating to public health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2022/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2022&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050756,"bill_number":"HJR19","title":"Life Begins at Conception Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to define the word “person” or “persons” as those terms are used in Article III of the State Constitution, to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent thereof.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR19/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1050766,"bill_number":"HB2051","title":"Authorizing insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize insurance to married workers without children at reduced rates under the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2051/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2051&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050776,"bill_number":"HJR7","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to allow each county to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to an amount not to exceed $50,000 or an amount equal to fifty percent of the average property value in the county, whichever is greater. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1050785,"bill_number":"HB2059","title":"Providing a ten percent discount to residents at state parks and forests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a ten percent discount to West Virginia residents for lodging, camping and other recreation activities at state parks and forests.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2059/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2059&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050794,"bill_number":"HB2034","title":"Relating to county budget stabilization funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a county itemize and publish all activity related to budget stabilization funds in the county's annual financial statements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2034/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2034&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1050805,"bill_number":"HJR13","title":"Initiative, Referendum, and Recall Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to give the people the powers of initiative, referendum and recall. The resolution sets forth its scope,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1050813,"bill_number":"HB2075","title":"Providing the Auditor with greater oversight of advance allowance accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide the Auditor with greater oversight of advance allowance accounts. The bill also authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2075/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2075&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1050824,"bill_number":"HJR24","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia relating to education, and providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution providing for the election of members of the State Board of Education from the congressional districts, beginning with the general election in the year 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR24/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1050832,"bill_number":"SR1","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in regular session","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in regular session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1050844,"bill_number":"HB2026","title":"Providing a maximum repair cost for insured owners of motor vehicles if a collision with a deer caused the damage","description":"Providing a maximum repair cost for insured owners of motor vehicles if a collision with a deer caused the damage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2026/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2026&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050855,"bill_number":"HJR5","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $30,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050864,"bill_number":"HB2011","title":"Prohibiting state agencies and departments from acting outside their statutory scopes of authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies and departments from acting outside their statutory scopes of authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2011/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2011&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1050875,"bill_number":"HB2088","title":"Establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2088/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2088&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1050884,"bill_number":"HB2068","title":"Operating and maintaining a fully interoperable statewide network to facilitate public and private use of health care information in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of directors of the West Virginia Health Information Network and the West Virginia Health Care Authority to determine and, with the approval of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance, to implement the most efficient and cost effective method for providing an interoperable health information network, which may include transferring the assets and liabilities of the current health information network to a private nonprofit corporation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2068/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2068&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1050893,"bill_number":"HB2087","title":"Prohibiting blasting within six hundred twenty-five feet of an occupied dwelling","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to extend the distance from occupied dwellings or certain other structures in which surface mine production blasting may not occur, to be consistent with the distance a gas well drilling pad must be from an occupied dwelling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2087/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2087&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1050904,"bill_number":"HB2016","title":"Providing state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide state health care services for all active and inactive duty military personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2016/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2016&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050915,"bill_number":"HB2043","title":"Placing penalty points on driver’s licenses for using electronic communications devices while operating a motor vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place penalty points on driver’s licenses for using electronic communications devices while operating a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2043/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2043&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1050923,"bill_number":"HB2029","title":"Permitting counties to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats","description":"Permitting counties to adopt certain ordinances relating to dogs and cats","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2029/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2029&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1050933,"bill_number":"HB2023","title":"Changing the way that the costs of incarcerating inmates in regional jails is collected","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relieve the burden imposed on counties of incarcerating inmates in regional jails by changing the way that the cost of incarcerating inmates is collected so that it is shared by the state and county and municipality where the alleged criminal act occurs; to reduce the cost of incarceration for less than twenty-four hours to one-half the daily per diem charge; and to obligate the state to pay for regional jail operations, including labor and associated expenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2023/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2023&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050944,"bill_number":"HB2025","title":"Providing one-time supplements to all annuitants when they reach the age of seventy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a supplement of three percent to be paid to all annuitants of the Public Employees Retirement and Teachers Retirement Systems at the time they reach the age of seventy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2025/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2025&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050954,"bill_number":"HJR25","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia relating to exempting honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for an election to amend the state Constitution to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who have been determined to have a ten percent or more disability from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR25/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1050963,"bill_number":"HB2015","title":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","description":"Establishing seniority rights for public employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2015/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2015&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1050973,"bill_number":"HJR2","title":"Term Limits for Senators and Delegates in the West Virginia Legislature","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to limit the number of terms a senator or delegate may serve in the West Virginia Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1050982,"bill_number":"HB2028","title":"Relating to the venue for suits and other actions against the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a pro se plaintiff or petitioner to file a claim or petition against the state, a state officer, or state agency in the circuit court of a county in which the plaintiff or petitioner resides or in which a claim arose.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 40, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2028/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2028&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1050996,"bill_number":"HB2061","title":"Relating to inspection of vehicles and providing that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that defects in windshields and windows that do not obscure vision are not unsafe conditions preventing a vehicle from passing state inspection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2061/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2061&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1051005,"bill_number":"HB2053","title":"Requiring facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require facilities providing abortions to obtain parental notification or consent in writing by the parent or by a notarized signature of the parent; and providing a fine on the first offense of ten times the amount of the abortion and upon a subsequent offense closure of the facility for thirty days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2053/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2053&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051016,"bill_number":"HJR21","title":"Senators and Delegates Service Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit persons serving as Senators or Delegates from serving more than twelve total years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR21/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1051024,"bill_number":"HJR10","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to increase the homestead exemption from $20,000 to $40,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051037,"bill_number":"HJR15","title":"Senior Citizen Homestead Valuation Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose a constitutional amendment that would lock the value of a homestead property owned by a citizen of sixty-five years of age or older, for the purpose of calculating property taxes, at the assessed value when the owner-occupier turned sixty-five or purchased the property, whichever occurred later.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR15/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051046,"bill_number":"HB2027","title":"Providing for the transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance of certain assets of the West Virginia Parkways Authority to the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the transfer of ownership, operation and maintenance of certain assets of the West Virginia parkways authority, including the road now known as the West Virginia Turnpike to the Division of Highways. The bill also provides for the termination of the Parkways Authority after transfer of all of its assets to the Division of Highways on June 30, 2020.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2027/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2027&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051055,"bill_number":"HJR8","title":"The Simple Majority Levy Approval Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the state Constitution to allow simple majority approval for county, city and municipal tax levies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1051065,"bill_number":"HB2072","title":"Relating to qualifying children of state employees, receiving income of $25,000 per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to qualify children of state employees, receiving income of $25,000 per year or less, for the West Virginia Children's Health Insurance Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2072/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2072&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051074,"bill_number":"HB2014","title":"Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent","description":"Allowing parents or the school to serve sweets during the holidays if the school receives parental or guardian consent","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2014/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2014&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051085,"bill_number":"HJR14","title":"Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","description":"Right to Hunt and Fish in West Virginia Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051094,"bill_number":"HB2050","title":"Allowing state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conference for their children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state employees to take paid leave to attend parent-teacher conferences for their children.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2050/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2050&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051103,"bill_number":"HB2033","title":"Permitting the resident lineal descendants of landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that resident landowner's property without a license","description":"Permitting the resident lineal descendants of landowners to hunt, trap or fish on that resident landowner's property without a license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2033/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2033&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1051112,"bill_number":"HB2030","title":"Eliminating the requirement that proceedings against the State, a state agency or state officer be brought and prosecuted in the circuit court of Kanawha County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §14-2-2 of the West Virginia Code and to eliminate the requirement that proceedings against the State, a state agency or state officer be brought and prosecuted in the circuit court of Kanawha County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2030/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2030&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051121,"bill_number":"HJR9","title":"Volunteer Emergency Service Personnel Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt each volunteer emergency service worker, including each volunteer firefighter, from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051129,"bill_number":"HR2","title":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing printing and distribution of Acts of the Legislature and Journals of the House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1051139,"bill_number":"HB2086","title":"Allowing the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Executive Director of the West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority to establish a work program for qualified inmates sentenced to a regional jail facility. It includes provisions specifying minimum requirements for the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2086/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2086&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051148,"bill_number":"HB2056","title":"Providing for the use of neck braces by football players","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission to adopt rules to provide for use of neck braces by all football players in interscholastic athletic football events.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2056/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2056&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051159,"bill_number":"HB2063","title":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","description":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2063/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2063&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1051168,"bill_number":"SR3","title":"Authorizing appointment of permanent and per diem employees","description":"Authorizing appointment of permanent and per diem employees","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1051177,"bill_number":"HJR4","title":"Veteran's Property Tax Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to provide for an election to amend the state Constitution to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States from ad valorem property taxation on the first $30,000 of assessed value of his or her primary residence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051187,"bill_number":"HB2057","title":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","description":"Increasing benefits of retired state personnel and retired teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2057/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2057&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051195,"bill_number":"HB2044","title":"Relating to the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Fund within the Department of Agriculture. The bill also asks that the state consider adding an additional $30 to the $20 in vouchers that eligible seniors received in 2010.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2044/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2044&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1051204,"bill_number":"HB2048","title":"Providing meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide meetings and conference rights for members of municipal fire departments. The bill also creates duties for the firefighters' Civil Service Commissions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2048/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2048&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051215,"bill_number":"HB2073","title":"Making available elective courses on the history of the old and new testaments of the bible","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make available elective courses of instruction in all schools located within this state on the history of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2073/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2073&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051224,"bill_number":"HB2078","title":"Making special registration plates for volunteer fire fighters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the issuance of a special volunteer fire fighter registration plate for a five-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2078/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2078&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1051236,"bill_number":"HB2031","title":"Eliminating requirements that state provide for professional training and development of teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate state payment for teacher and principal training, and to require that the money saved be directed to the Public Employees Insurance Agency. Â Professional development in public schools shall be optional and at the discretion of county school boards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2031/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2031&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051244,"bill_number":"HB2058","title":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","description":"Prohibiting the use of a credit score in casualty insurance rate filings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2058/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2058&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051253,"bill_number":"HB2042","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law enforcement and exempt their pension benefits from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2042/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2042&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051262,"bill_number":"HCR1","title":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","description":"Extending an invitation to His Excellency, the Governor, to deliver an address to the Legislature and raising a Joint Assembly therefor","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1051271,"bill_number":"SR2","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in regular session","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembed in regular session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051306,"bill_number":"HB3041","title":"Relating to the classification plans for employees in the classified and classified-exempt service","description":"Relating to the classification plans for employees in the classified and classified-exempt service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3041/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3041&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1051308,"bill_number":"SB133","title":"Exempting renewal of certain contracts entered into during declared state of emergency","description":"Exempting renewal of certain contracts entered into during declared state of emergency","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 93, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB133/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=133&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1051309,"bill_number":"HB3095","title":"Allowing retired teachers to be employed by a higher education institution","description":"Allowing retired teachers to be employed by a higher education institution","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3095/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3095&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1051310,"bill_number":"HB2314","title":"Removing the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators","description":"Removing the compensation caps entirely for secretary-clerks and case coordinators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2314/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2314&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051311,"bill_number":"SB149","title":"Establishing safeguards for treatment of acute pain and opioid medications","description":"Establishing safeguards for treatment of acute pain and opioid medications","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB149/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=149&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051313,"bill_number":"HB2306","title":"Establishing new procedures for courts with criminal jurisdiction to suspend and revoke driver’s licenses based on D.U.I.","description":"Establishing new procedures for courts with criminal jurisdiction to suspend and revoke driver’s licenses based on D.U.I.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2306/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2306&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051314,"bill_number":"SB129","title":"Limiting time prescriptions may be issued for certain controlled substances","description":"Limiting time prescriptions may be issued for certain controlled substances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB129/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=129&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1051316,"bill_number":"HB2777","title":"Requiring all unclaimed oil and gas royalties due a leaseholder of the mineral estate shall be transferred and paid to the legal surface owner","description":"Requiring all unclaimed oil and gas royalties due a leaseholder of the mineral estate shall be transferred and paid to the legal surface owner","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2777/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2777&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1051319,"bill_number":"HB3087","title":"Economic and Community Development Task Force","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an Economic and Community Development Task Force. The bill sets forth the composition of task force. The bill requires a report to Joint Committee on Government and Finance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3087/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3087&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051322,"bill_number":"HB2810","title":"Creating a litigation practice license for social workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a litigation practice license for social workers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2810/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2810&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051324,"bill_number":"HB2141","title":"Expanding the authority of motor carrier inspectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the authority of law-enforcement officers to motor carrier inspectors when possession of a controlled substance, assault or battery is committed in the inspector's presence, and to expand the authority of inspectors to inspect vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2141/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2141&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1051325,"bill_number":"HB2616","title":"Decreasing the personal income tax rates for certain taxpayers and raising the personal income tax rates for certain other taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to decrease the personal income tax rate for certain taxpayers and raising personal income tax rate for certain other taxpayers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2616/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2616&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1051326,"bill_number":"HB2164","title":"Prohibiting the placement of the name or likeness of public officials on state road signs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit placement of the name or likeness of public officials on state road signs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2164/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2164&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1051328,"bill_number":"HB2715","title":"Establishing procedures for carrying out the death sentence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2715/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2715&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1051330,"bill_number":"HB3033","title":"Relating to the procedures for driver’s license suspension and revocation in criminal proceedings for driving under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances or drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the Division of Motor Vehicle’s administrative hearing process for suspending and revoking driver’s licenses based on D.U.I.; to eliminate all statutory provisions authorizing or requiring the division to take action upon an individual’s driver’s license based on D.U.I., in the absence of a conviction or court order; and providing for termination of the Office of Administrative Hearings.   Strike throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law, and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3033/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3033&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051331,"bill_number":"HB2215","title":"Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide certain identification documents to homeless individuals, residing at homeless shelters within this state, at no cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2215/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2215&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051334,"bill_number":"HB2534","title":"Authorizing local units of government to adopt local energy efficiency partnership programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize local units of government to adopt local energy efficiency partnership programs and to create districts to promote the use of energy efficiency improvements by owners of certain real property; to provide for the financing of such programs through voluntary property assessments, commercial lending, and other means; to authorize a local unit of government to issue bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness and to pay the cost of energy efficiency improvements from the proceeds thereof; to provide for the repayment of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to authorize certain fees; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; and to provide remedies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2534/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2534&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051336,"bill_number":"HB2808","title":"The West Virginia Assisted Outpatient Treatment Act","description":"baseline'>The purpose of this bill is to provide assisted outpatient treatment to individuals suffering from mental illness to prevent such individuals from decompensating to the point of likelihood to cause serious harm to self or others for safety of the public, to prevent the costs of inpatient involuntary hospitalization, and costs of incarceration due to untreated mental illness. The bill defines terms, requires legal proceedings, and provides for limitation of liability to examiners and providers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2808/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2808&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1051339,"bill_number":"HB2174","title":"Granting all public employees, all teachers, all service employees, all public employee retirees, all teacher retirees and all service employee retirees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase","description":"Granting all public employees, all teachers, all service employees, all public employee retirees, all teacher retirees and all service employee retirees a $1,000 per year permanent pay increase","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2174/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2174&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051341,"bill_number":"HB2144","title":"Relating to relocation or closure of state higher education institutions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to insure that closure or transfer of any publicly-funded higher education institution be preapproved by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability (LOCEA); to require both an economic and educational study to be presented to the LOCEA before it may be closed or transferred; and to keep WVU-Tech in its current location in Montgomery. The bill makes clear that WVU-Tech may not be closed or transferred without LOCEA approval.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2144/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2144&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051342,"bill_number":"HB2403","title":"Permitting county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county boards of education to accumulate instructional days and use them when needed in a later instructional term when inclement weather and emergencies prevent the otherwise full instructional term from being completed. The bill establishes an instructional day to be three hundred thirty minutes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2403/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2403&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1051343,"bill_number":"HB3105","title":"Relating to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"Relating to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3105&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051348,"bill_number":"SB144","title":"Providing for nonpartisan election of county surveyors","description":"Providing for nonpartisan election of county surveyors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB144/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=144&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051350,"bill_number":"HB2868","title":"Relating generally to Uniform Unclaimed Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that presumed abandoned property in the form of amounts owed by an insurer on a life or endowment insurance policy or an annuity that has matured or terminated, and obligations related thereto, are guided by policies, requirements and interpretations of the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2868/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2868&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1051354,"bill_number":"HB2936","title":"Requiring purchases to be made at lowest retail price available at level of quality sought by the spending unit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate master contracts or other statewide contracts that agencies must currently use to purchase certain commodities. Spending units must purchase commodities, printing and services at the lowest retail price for the spending unit's desired level of quality within a reasonable geographical market area.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2936/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2936&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051356,"bill_number":"HB3016","title":"Relating to domestic violence victims' eligibility for unemployment compensation benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent an individual from being disqualified from receiving unemployment compensation benefits when their separation from employment is due to domestic violence, sexual offenses or stalking by family or household members. The bill provides that the employer is not chargeable for benefits paid when the separation from work is for those reasons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3016/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3016&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1051357,"bill_number":"HB3075","title":"Licensing the practice of athletic training","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to license the practice of athletic training; and provide criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3075/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3075&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1051360,"bill_number":"HB2378","title":"Providing school days to register and transport students to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide days prior to early voting during primary, general and special elections for registering eligible students to vote and for the transportation of registered students to appropriate voting places during early voting periods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2378/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2378&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051361,"bill_number":"HB3003","title":"Allocating disability or death benefits resulting from an occupational pneumoconiosis claim among the claimant’s employers on a proportional basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Workers’ Compensation Commission to allocate disability or death benefits resulting from an occupational pneumoconiosis claim among the claimant’s employers on a proportional basis.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3003/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3003&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1051365,"bill_number":"HB2554","title":"West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2554/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2554&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1051366,"bill_number":"SB130","title":"Creating Tim Tebow Act","description":"Creating Tim Tebow Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB130/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=130&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051367,"bill_number":"HB2553","title":"Relating to an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for sales of services and tangible personal property related to the activities of raising and training livestock","description":"Relating to an exemption from the consumers sales and service tax and use tax for sales of services and tangible personal property related to the activities of raising and training livestock","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2553/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2553&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1051370,"bill_number":"SB95","title":"Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V convention","description":"Providing procedure for WV to select delegates to Article V convention","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB95/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=95&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051371,"bill_number":"SCR2","title":"Walter E. Swiger, Jr., Memorial Bridge","description":"Walter E. Swiger, Jr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1051373,"bill_number":"HB2206","title":"Work/Incarceration Prison pilot program","description":"Work/Incarceration Prison pilot program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2206/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2206&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051374,"bill_number":"HB2515","title":"West Virginia Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2017","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the relocation, removal, alteration, renaming, rededication, or other disturbance 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 historical military, civil rights, and Native American events, figures, and organizations; to prohibit any person from preventing the governmental entity having responsibility for maintaining the items, structures, or areas from taking proper measures to protect, preserve, care for, repair, or restore the items, structures, or areas; and to establish a process by which the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office may grant waivers under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2515/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2515&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051378,"bill_number":"SB109","title":"Limiting funds deducted from Unclaimed Property Fund during fiscal year","description":"Limiting funds deducted from Unclaimed Property Fund during fiscal year","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB109/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051380,"bill_number":"SB65","title":"Accessing controlled substance monitoring information","description":"Accessing controlled substance monitoring information","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB65/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=65&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1051381,"bill_number":"HB2713","title":"Permitting the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education","description":"Permitting the carrying of concealed weapons on the campus of a state institution of higher education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2713/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2713&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1051385,"bill_number":"HB2463","title":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","description":"Forfeiture Reporting Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2463/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2463&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1051386,"bill_number":"SB92","title":"Limiting health insurance coverage for elective abortions to supplemental policies","description":"Limiting health insurance coverage for elective abortions to supplemental policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB92/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=92&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051387,"bill_number":"HB2916","title":"Authorizing certain first responders to carry firearms","description":"Authorizing certain first responders to carry firearms","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 214, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2916/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2916&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":1051396,"bill_number":"HB2655","title":"Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying","description":"Defining and establishing the crime of cyberbullying","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 60, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2655/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2655&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1051397,"bill_number":"HB2413","title":"Requiring the comprehensive annual financial report to be published by the end of December","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the comprehensive annual financial report to be published by the end of December of the calendar year in which the fiscal year reported upon ended.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2413/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2413&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051400,"bill_number":"SB135","title":"Relating to safety of tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles","description":"Relating to safety of tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB135/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=135&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1051403,"bill_number":"HB2607","title":"Extending the maximum period of confinement a judge may impose for certain, first-time probationary violations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the maximum period of confinement a judge may impose for certain, first-time probationary violations from sixty days to six months. The bill also provides judges greater sentencing discretion for certain, subsequent violations of probation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2607/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2607&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1051405,"bill_number":"SB90","title":"Repealing mandatory motor vehicle state inspections","description":"Repealing mandatory motor vehicle state inspections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB90/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=90&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051407,"bill_number":"HB2849","title":"Providing that the compensation level of the Chancellor for Higher Education may be no more than the salary of the Governor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the compensation level of the Chancellor for Higher Education may be no greater than the salary of the Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2849/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2849&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051410,"bill_number":"SB82","title":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","description":"Including rebuttable presumptions in certain cases for firefighters with regard to workers' compensation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 246, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB82/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=82&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051412,"bill_number":"HB2921","title":"Establishing a website clearinghouse for sharing information about potential sources of revenue, financial, technical and legal assistance for government agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an intergovernmental clearinghouse to share information among agencies of state and local government regarding potential sources of revenue and technical and legal assistance for government agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2921/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2921&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051415,"bill_number":"HB2128","title":"Requiring persons who are in the business of purchasing precious metals and precious gems to photograph those purchases and to transmit the photographs to law-enforcement","description":"Requiring persons who are in the business of purchasing precious metals and precious gems to photograph those purchases and to transmit the photographs to law-enforcement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2128/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2128&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051416,"bill_number":"SCR3","title":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","description":"Michael Angiulli Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1051418,"bill_number":"SB110","title":"Requiring certain licensees notify law enforcement or EMS of life-threatening emergency on premises","description":"Requiring certain licensees notify law enforcement or EMS of life-threatening emergency on premises","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 208, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB110/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=110&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051420,"bill_number":"HB2790","title":"Transferring the Division of Forestry from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the Division of Forestry and its authorities, powers and duties from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2790/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2790&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1051421,"bill_number":"HB2926","title":"Relating to the comprehensive statewide student assessment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to to require ACT and ACT Aspire to be used as the comprehensive statewide student assessment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2926/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2926&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051425,"bill_number":"SB70","title":"Creating felony offense of aggravated animal cruelty","description":"Creating felony offense of aggravated animal cruelty","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB70/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=70&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1051427,"bill_number":"SJR5","title":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","description":"Homestead Exemption Increase Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051428,"bill_number":"HB2322","title":"Prohibiting sex offender registrants from having Halloween related contact with children","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sex offender registrants from having Halloween related contact with children. The bill also provides a misdemeanor criminal penalty for violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2322/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2322&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1051429,"bill_number":"HB2661","title":"Permitting recreational gold mining","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit recreational gold mining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2661/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2661&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051430,"bill_number":"HB2198","title":"Redirecting certain funds of the West Virginia Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Department of Education to transfer an amount equal to one half of the department’s 2017 budget for administrative costs into a special account for the purpose of increasing teacher salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2198/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2198&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051435,"bill_number":"HB2696","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the use of a crossbow for hunting big game requires additional licenses, stamps or permits (with exception of buck firearms season) with a Class A hunting and trapping license. The bill permits crossbow hunting with Class RB, Class RRB, and Class UU licenses and with a Class BG stamp.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 171, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2696/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2696&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1051437,"bill_number":"HB2915","title":"Relating to registration requirements of the sex offender registration act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add persons who have been adjudicated as a juvenile delinquent for conduct related to qualifying offenses to comply with the registration requirements of the Sex Offender Registration Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2915/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2915&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1051438,"bill_number":"HB2924","title":"Relating to installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the installation of conduit for fiber optic cable on state highway construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2924/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2924&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1051440,"bill_number":"HB2521","title":"Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2521/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2521&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1051443,"bill_number":"SB88","title":"Providing resident farm vendor's bidding preference","description":"Providing resident farm vendor's bidding preference","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB88/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=88&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051445,"bill_number":"HB2185","title":"Giving local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel in its jurisdiction","description":"Arial;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to give local authorities the authority to decrease the speed limit on streets and highways where school buses travel. The bill provides that no lowering of a speed limit is effective until approved by the Commissioner of Highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2185/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2185&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051448,"bill_number":"HB2162","title":"Exempting motor vehicles from personal property tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt motor vehicles from personal property tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2162/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2162&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051449,"bill_number":"HB2694","title":"Relating to the development and implementation of a program to facilitate commercial sponsorship of rest areas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop and implement a program to facilitate commercial sponsorship of rest areas, welcome centers, and roads. The bill provides for sponsorship agreements. The bill provides for agreement requirements. The bill provides for disposition of funds received from agreements. The bill provides for the promulgation of emergency or legislative rules. The bill provides for a report of the status of the program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 224, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2694/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2694&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1051451,"bill_number":"SB125","title":"2018 Tax Reform Act","description":"2018 Tax Reform Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB125/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=125&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051455,"bill_number":"HB2528","title":"Requiring the amount of child support to be paid is effective from the date the petition for the modification was filed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require in the event the amount of child support to be paid is modified by a later child support order, the amount of child support to be paid is effective from the date the petition for the modification was filed, not the date the subsequent order was entered.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2528/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2528&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":1051458,"bill_number":"HB2626","title":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","description":"Extending the expiration of driver's licenses for active military members' spouses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2626/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2626&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1051459,"bill_number":"SB150","title":"Relating to wind power projects","description":"Relating to wind power projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB150/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=150&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1051461,"bill_number":"HB3027","title":"Imposing a tax on cattle which is to be used to help fund the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a tax on cattle which is to be use to help fund the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services Fund used to kill coyotes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3027/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3027&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051462,"bill_number":"HB3056","title":"Relating to Promise scholarship program requirements for home schooled students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3056/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3056&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051463,"bill_number":"HB2977","title":"Pothole app and map","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop an app and a map that permits individuals to report, and keep track of, potholes on the roads and streets of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2977/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2977&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1051465,"bill_number":"HB2214","title":"West Virginia Educational Restoration Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to discontinue and prohibit the use of Common Core academic content standards; to adopt alternative academic content standards; to discontinue the use of common core based assessments; to establish a committee and process for developing alternate statewide assessments of student progress; to prohibit the state board or any public school from sharing student data without parental consent; and to prohibit acceptance of federal funding if such funding is conditioned upon sharing student data without parental consent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2214/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2214&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051468,"bill_number":"SB55","title":"Providing continued eligibility for developmental disability services to dependents of military personnel","description":"Providing continued eligibility for developmental disability services to dependents of military personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB55/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=55&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1051470,"bill_number":"HB2991","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a state hotline for travelers to identify road hazards","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a state hotline for travelers to identify road hazards; and to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a communications plan to disseminate to the public information about known road hazards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2991/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2991&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051475,"bill_number":"HB2311","title":"Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable","description":"Making all future federal and local statutes, ordinances, laws, orders and rules concerning firearms, firearm accessories, ammunition and their accouterments invalid and unenforceable","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2311/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2311&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051476,"bill_number":"SB69","title":"Exempting certain persons from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permit fees","description":"Exempting certain persons from hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permit fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB69/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=69&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1051477,"bill_number":"HB2951","title":"Assessing the health impact of any new, or modification to, rule proposed by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. require the Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health to conduct a public health impact statement assessing the health impact of any new air or water rule, or modification of an existing air or water rule, proposed by the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure that no air or water rule is promulgated without substantiating independent medical or scientific evidence that there is no detrimental public health impact from the rule. The bill also requires that the findings in the impact statement be incorporated into the proposed rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2951/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2951&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051479,"bill_number":"HB2699","title":"Making information about Division of Natural Resources licensees exempt from the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the list of the names, addresses and contact information for DNR license holders from public disclosure with certain exceptions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2699/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2699&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1051483,"bill_number":"HB2997","title":"Relating generally to applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain schools to grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; require the West Virginia State Board of Education to promulgate rules setting the minimum standards for granting applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs; and limit the schools that grant applied associate of science degrees that target workforce needs to vocational technical schools which are accredited by the appropriate nationally recognized accrediting agency or association approved by the United States Department of Education..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2997/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2997&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1051484,"bill_number":"HB2568","title":"Making the Holy Bible the official state book of West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the Holy Bible the official state book of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2568/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2568&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051485,"bill_number":"HB2922","title":"Reducing the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the cost of the fee for a state license to carry a concealed weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2922/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2922&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1051488,"bill_number":"HB2723","title":"Relating to primary elections for nonpartisan offices including Justices of the Supreme Court, circuit court judges, family court judges, and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to relate to elections generally; primary elections for nonpartisan offices including Justices of the Supreme Court, circuit court judges, family court judges and magistrates; legislative findings; primary date; political parties presidential preference vote may be changed; election at primary under stated circumstances; municipal elections moved to general election dates and limitation of article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2723/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2723&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051492,"bill_number":"SB34","title":"Removing requirement that reconstructed vehicle be inspected prior to titling in certain cases","description":"Removing requirement that reconstructed vehicle be inspected prior to titling in certain cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB34/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=34&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051495,"bill_number":"SB7","title":"Relating to claims under Wage Payment and Collection Act","description":"Requiring employee to provide written notice to employer of nonpayment of wages","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=7&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051498,"bill_number":"HB2957","title":"Relating to labor; employer’s bond for wages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the procedure by which a charitable gaming licensee may appeal the Tax Commissioner’s sanctions against the licensee for violations of the charitable gaming laws, by allowing the licensee to petition the Office of Tax Appeals for an administrative hearing rather than the Tax Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2957/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2957&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1051500,"bill_number":"HB3101","title":"Creating a misdemeanor for violation of catching, taking or killing fish within two hundred feet of agency personnel stocking fish into public waters","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a misdemeanor and criminal penalties for fishing within 200 feet of agency personnel while stocking fish into public waters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3101&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1051501,"bill_number":"HB2958","title":"Relating generally to development of infrastructure in the state","description":"The bill provides for the construction of a state-wide, fiber optic broadband infrastructure network, known as broadband middle mile, to be purchased and owned by the state. The bill adds and defines new terms and creates a separate infrastructure fund for broadband middle mile infrastructure projects. The bill requires certain agencies to apply for grants in furtherance of the article, provides additional powers to the Water Development Authority and creates the West Virginia Broadband Middle Mile Infrastructure Revenue Debt Service Fund. The bill authorizes the issuance of broadband middle mile revenue bonds, provides for contents of trust agreement and trustee for bonds, and specifies remedies available to bondholders, noteholders and trustees. The bill makes broadband middle mile infrastructure revenue bonds lawful investments and provides for purchase, cancellation and refunding of bonds. The bill declares that the bonds are not state debts and are exempt from state taxation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2958/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2958&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1051502,"bill_number":"SB114","title":"Posting of National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number","description":"Posting of National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline number","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB114/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=114&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051503,"bill_number":"HB2627","title":"Requiring that open hunting season for big game begin on a Saturday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that open hunting season for big game begin on a Saturday; remove certain restrictions on hunting; permit Sunday hunting on private property throughout the state with written consent of the landowner; create a ballot measure permitting counties to prohibit Sunday hunting on private land if a majority of voters within the county approve the prohibition; and permit Sunday hunting on certain public lands in counties where private hunting on Sunday is permitted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2627/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2627&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1051508,"bill_number":"SB94","title":"Prohibiting counties from regulating fireworks","description":"Prohibiting counties from regulating fireworks","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Referred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB94/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=94&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051509,"bill_number":"HB2670","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age” and “sexual orientation” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2670/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2670&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1051511,"bill_number":"HB2191","title":"Relating to educational benefits for dependents of deceased or disabled veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require state institutions of higher education to waive tuition and fees for children and spouses of National Guard members and members of a Reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or persons on federal or state active military duty who are residents of this state and who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2191/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2191&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1051516,"bill_number":"HB2903","title":"Limiting the maximum number of appointees to certain county and municipal bodies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose limits on the number of appointees to certain county and municipal bodies; and impose quorum requirements on certain county and municipal bodies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2903/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2903&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1051517,"bill_number":"SB61","title":"Prohibiting smoking in motor vehicle when minor 16 years old or less is present","description":"Prohibiting smoking in motor vehicle when minor 16 years old or less is present","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB61/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=61&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1051520,"bill_number":"HB2822","title":"Allowing honorably discharged veterans who possess certain military ratings to qualify to take an examination for licensing as a plumber, electrician, and sprinkler fitter","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow honorably discharged veterans who possess certain military ratings to qualify to take an examination for licensing as a plumber, electrician, and sprinkler fitter.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Military","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2822/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2822&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051521,"bill_number":"HB2385","title":"Reallocating and dedicating up to $30 million to the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues annually to the natural gas and oil-producing counties of origin","description":"Reallocating and dedicating up to $30 million to the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues annually to the natural gas and oil-producing counties of origin","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2385/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2385&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1051522,"bill_number":"HB2514","title":"Creating a special motor vehicle collector license plate","description":"Creating a special motor vehicle collector license plate","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2514/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2514&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051527,"bill_number":"HB2659","title":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","description":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2659/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2659&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1051528,"bill_number":"SB122","title":"Limiting liability of Parks and Recreation section of DNR","description":"Limiting liability of Parks and Recreation section of DNR","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB122/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=122&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1051531,"bill_number":"HB2410","title":"Relating to public sewage services","description":"Relating to public sewage services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2410/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2410&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051532,"bill_number":"HB2417","title":"Exempting from personal income tax the entirety of any income received under the federal Social Security system for certain persons","description":"Exempting from personal income tax the entirety of any income received under the federal Social Security system for certain persons","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2417/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2417&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1051535,"bill_number":"HB2354","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","description":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a statewide communications plan known as the Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2354/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2354&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1051538,"bill_number":"HB2406","title":"Providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers","description":"Providing an increase in compensation for natural resources police officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2406/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2406&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051539,"bill_number":"HB2633","title":"Requiring state institutions of higher education to conduct Phase 3 clinical research studies for any cancer treatment","description":"Requiring state institutions of higher education to conduct Phase 3 clinical research studies for any cancer treatment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2633/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2633&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051543,"bill_number":"HB2510","title":"Permitting certain surface owners to purchase gas at market rates","description":"Permitting certain surface owners to purchase gas at market rates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2510/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2510&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051544,"bill_number":"HB3051","title":"Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2017","description":"Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2017","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3051/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3051&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1051545,"bill_number":"HB2202","title":"Requiring the Human Rights Commission, when investigating a complaint of discrimination, to specifically include an examination of the intent of the person","description":"Requiring the Human Rights Commission, when investigating a complaint of discrimination, to specifically include an examination of the intent of the person","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2202/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2202&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051549,"bill_number":"HB2891","title":"Including electronic communications to and from inmates with the types of communications that the Division of Corrections currently monitors and may record","description":"Including electronic communications to and from inmates with the types of communications that the Division of Corrections currently monitors and may record","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2891/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2891&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1051560,"bill_number":"HB2727","title":"Providing an identification card for released inmates who do not have a West Virginia identification card or driver’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to facilitate a released inmate’s reintegration into society, by requiring the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Corrections, to provide an identification card for inmates who do not have a West Virginia identification card or driver’s license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2727/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2727&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1051561,"bill_number":"SB105","title":"Establishing tax credit for certain college graduates who remain in state","description":"Establishing tax credit for certain college graduates who remain in state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1051562,"bill_number":"HB2787","title":"Creating an additional class of special education classroom aides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an additional class of special education classroom aide and to specify the pay grade for this class of school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2787/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2787&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1051569,"bill_number":"HB2829","title":"Establishing a toll-free phone line for receipt of comments from the public about state programs and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a toll-free phone line for receipt of comments from the public about state programs and services which will be reported online for all to see and review.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2829/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2829&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051571,"bill_number":"HB2599","title":"Relating to safety of tow trucks, wreckers, and tilt-bed vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that tow trucks, wreckers and tilt-bed vehicles may use red flashing warning lights while loading, unloading or assisting disabled vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2599/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2599&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1051573,"bill_number":"HB2328","title":"Exempting Class X vehicles from the tax provisions of this section","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain vehicles used in farming (Class X vehicles) from the tax imposed upon the privilege of effecting the certification of title of a motor vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2328/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2328&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051574,"bill_number":"HB3074","title":"Increasing the volume of alcohol that nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer may contain","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the volume of alcohol that nonintoxicating beer and nonintoxicating craft beer may contain from twelve to eighteen percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3074/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3074&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1051576,"bill_number":"SB118","title":"Revising law regulating election financing","description":"Revising law regulating election financing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB118/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=118&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051577,"bill_number":"HB2156","title":"Relating to certain members of the Legislature and certain service by members of the Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address issues relating to the computation of legislative pensions. It provides for the calculation of benefits by averaging compensation received for all years of accumulated service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2156/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2156&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1051578,"bill_number":"HB2305","title":"Relating to the issuance, expiration and renewal of driver’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the license of any person who is working on behalf of West Virginia or the United States out of the United States does not expire until six months after that person returns to West Virginia. The bill also provides that the driver’s license of family members of persons in the Armed Forces of the United States do not expire until six months after separation from the service by the military member.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2305/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2305&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1051582,"bill_number":"HB2780","title":"Clarifying existing language for those first responders who die as a direct result of their duties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify existing language for those first responders who die as a direct result of their duties as a firefighter, EMS or law-enforcement provider.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2780/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2780&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1051583,"bill_number":"SB117","title":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party as previous officeholder","description":"Requiring vacancies in certain elected offices be filled by person of same political party as previous officeholder","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB117/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=117&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1051589,"bill_number":"HB2923","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to verify legal employment status of contractors and vendor’s employees for certain road and bridge contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that Department of Highways contracts in excess of $500,000 be entered into with contractors who verify that its employees and those employees of any subcontractors only utilize workers lawfully working in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2923/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2923&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1051591,"bill_number":"HB2649","title":"Adding violations of law upon which a public servant’s retirement plan may be forfeited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional violations of law, and removes exceptions for certain lesser included crimes, that could cause the forfeiture of a participant’s retirement plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2649/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2649&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1051594,"bill_number":"HB2591","title":"Small Business Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a temporary tax credit for small group employers to cover a tax credit of up to fifty percent of the costs of branding, marketing and advertising of agricultural or manufactured products produced or manufactured in West Virginia. The bill establishes limits. The bill provides that the credit be available for five years. These sections have been completely rewritten; therefore, they have been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2591/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2591&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1051595,"bill_number":"HB2638","title":"Relating to county commissions authorizing reasonable fees charged for fire department or fire company response","description":"Relating to county commissions authorizing reasonable fees charged for fire department or fire company response","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2638/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2638&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1051598,"bill_number":"HB2625","title":"Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assist returning veterans and displaced coal miners to find meaningful employment through quality skills training using the apprenticeship model. The bill creates the “Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act “and provides a short title, legislative findings and declaration. It establishes a Veterans Job Coordinating Team and provides for the composition of the team, together with its powers and duties. The team is required to report a plan to the Legislature by December 1, 2017, outlining suggested plans, methods and procedures designed to implement the purposes for which the team was established. Finally; the bill provides for termination of the Veterans Job Coordinating Team unless the Legislature determines otherwise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2625/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2625&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1051599,"bill_number":"HB2429","title":"Granting tax credits for parents and legal guardians whose children are in a home schooling program or private school","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a two-tiered personal income tax credit to parents or legal guardians who provide home or private, primary or secondary education for their children. The tax credit will be effective upon the completion of a school year and available at a rate per child of $1,000 for home schooling and $2,000 for private schooling. The bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2429/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2429&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051602,"bill_number":"HB3001","title":"Abolishing the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. The bill transfers all powers and duties of the commission relating to governance of institutions of higher education to the board of Governors of the institutions. The bill transfers all powers and duties of the commission to secure, provide, or administer financial support for educational or research purposes to the Institutions. The bill provides for the transfer and disposition of assets, property and records of the commission.  This section has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3001/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3001&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051603,"bill_number":"HB2155","title":"Relating to career progression of members of the State Police","description":"Relating to career progression of members of the State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2155/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2155&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1051606,"bill_number":"HB2408","title":"Relating to the death penalty for first degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2408/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2408&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051609,"bill_number":"HB2956","title":"Establishing a new special revenue fund, designated the Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","description":"Establishing a new special revenue fund, designated the Adult Drug Court Participation Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2956/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2956&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1051610,"bill_number":"HB2665","title":"Requiring a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured","description":"Requiring a person restraining a mentally ill or mentally challenged person in a \"four point restraint\" to administer sedation by injection at the time the patient is secured","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2665/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2665&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1051612,"bill_number":"HB3005","title":"Relating to regulation of unmanned aircraft systems","description":"Relating to regulation of unmanned aircraft systems","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 61, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3005/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3005&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051616,"bill_number":"HB2209","title":"Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives","description":"Limiting the authority of municipalities to regulate the purchasing, possessing, transferring, owning, carrying, transporting, selling and storing of knives","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2209/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2209&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1051617,"bill_number":"SB108","title":"Creating Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Act of 2018","description":"Creating Volunteer Firefighter Appreciation Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB108/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1051619,"bill_number":"SB64","title":"Requiring minimum standards of universal design for disabled persons in certain newly constructed buildings","description":"Requiring minimum standards of universal design for disabled persons in certain newly constructed buildings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB64/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=64&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1051621,"bill_number":"HB3039","title":"Allowing municipalities to cancel elections when only one person is running for each office","description":"Allowing municipalities to cancel elections when only one person is running for each office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3039/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3039&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051623,"bill_number":"HB2976","title":"Relating to the theft of consumer identity protections","description":"Relating to the theft of consumer identity protections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2976/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2976&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1051626,"bill_number":"SB146","title":"Correcting technical error within Solid Waste Management Act","description":"Correcting technical error within Solid Waste Management Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 84, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB146/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=146&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051627,"bill_number":"HB2843","title":"Permitting Class III municipalities to be included in the West Virginia Tax Increment Act","description":"Permitting Class III and Class IV municipalities to be included in the West Virginia Tax Increment Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 234, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2843/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2843&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051631,"bill_number":"HB2114","title":"Providing a procedure for West Virginia to select delegates to an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America","description":"Providing a procedure for West Virginia to select delegates to an Article V convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2114/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2114&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051632,"bill_number":"SB96","title":"Establishing 80-miles per hour speed limit on certain roads","description":"Establishing 80-miles per hour speed limit on certain roads","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senator Maynard requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB96/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=96&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051638,"bill_number":"HB2508","title":"Creating tax credits for small businesses","description":"Creating tax credits for small businesses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2508/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2508&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":1051640,"bill_number":"HB3017","title":"Providing that a person when being attacked in a place that is not his or her home should retreat instead of using deadly force","description":"Providing that a person when being attacked in a place that is not his or her home should retreat instead of using deadly force","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3017/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3017&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051643,"bill_number":"HB2123","title":"Making the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind eligible to participate in any and all funding administered or distributed by the West Virginia School Building Authority","description":"Making the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind eligible to participate in any and all funding administered or distributed by the West Virginia School Building Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2123/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2123&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1051646,"bill_number":"HB2310","title":"Requiring regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise","description":"Requiring regional airport authority board members to include persons of area expertise","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2310/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2310&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051647,"bill_number":"HB2192","title":"Adding pharmacist and pharmacy to the definition of \"health care provider\" as used in the Medical Professional Liability Act","description":"Adding pharmacist and pharmacy to the definition of \"health care provider\" as used in the Medical Professional Liability Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2192/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2192&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1051648,"bill_number":"HB2654","title":"Expanding county commissions’ ability to dispose of county or district property","description":"Expanding county commissions’ ability to dispose of county or district property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 53, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2654/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2654&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1051650,"bill_number":"HB2331","title":"Raising the legal age for purchase of tobacco and tobacco products","description":"Raising the legal age for purchase of tobacco and tobacco products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2331/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2331&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051653,"bill_number":"SB102","title":"Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","description":"Creating WV Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 92, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB102/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051655,"bill_number":"HB2871","title":"Eliminating the mandated employer versus employee cost share of eighty percent employer, twenty percent employee for Public Employee Insurance Agency","description":"Eliminating the mandated employer versus employee cost share of eighty percent employer, twenty percent employee for Public Employee Insurance Agency","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2871/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2871&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1051657,"bill_number":"HB3020","title":"Relating to criminal penalties for the offenses of hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another person","description":"Relating to criminal penalties for the offenses of hunting, trapping or fishing on the lands of another person","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3020/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3020&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Harshbarger"},
{"bill_id":1051661,"bill_number":"HB2695","title":"Creating a pilot program for expansion of school-based mental health and school-based diversion","description":"Creating a pilot program for expansion of school-based mental health and school-based diversion","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2695/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2695&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051665,"bill_number":"HB2169","title":"Clarifying that the county or regional solid waste authority that may impose and collect an additional solid waste assessment fee is the county or region where the waste originates","description":"Clarifying that the county or regional solid waste authority that may impose and collect an additional solid waste assessment fee is the county or region where the waste originates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2169/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2169&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051666,"bill_number":"HB2614","title":"Prohibiting health care practitioners from knowingly and in bad faith prescribing or administering drugs","description":"Prohibiting health care practitioners from knowingly and in bad faith prescribing or administering drugs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2614/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2614&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1051669,"bill_number":"HB2615","title":"Providing a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system","description":"Providing a tax credit for obtaining certain certifications by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building rating system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2615/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2615&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1051671,"bill_number":"HB2836","title":"Allowing the owner of an antique military vehicle to display alternate registration insignia","description":"Allowing the owner of an antique military vehicle to display alternate registration insignia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2836/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2836&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051675,"bill_number":"SB124","title":"Providing authorization and oversight of public charter schools","description":"Providing authorization and oversight of public charter schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB124/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=124&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051676,"bill_number":"SB5","title":"Relating to Medicaid fraud and abuse","description":"Relating to Medicaid fraud and abuse","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051678,"bill_number":"HB2379","title":"Providing a special method for valuation of certain wireless technology property for property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Wireless Technology Business Property Valuation Act which provides for mandated salvage valuation for property tax purposes of tangible personal property directly used in certain wireless technology businesses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2379/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2379&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051681,"bill_number":"SB99","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based on age or sexual orientation in certain circumstances","description":"Prohibiting discrimination based on age or sexual orientation in certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB99/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=99&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1051682,"bill_number":"SB141","title":"Expanding county assessment and collection of head tax on breeding cows","description":"Expanding county assessment and collection of head tax on breeding cows","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB141/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=141&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051688,"bill_number":"HB2845","title":"Establishing that the Division of Corrections is responsible for the costs of housing and maintaining an inmate the day following an inmate’s conviction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that the Division of Corrections is responsible for inmate’s housing costs beginning the day after the inmate’s conviction.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2845/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2845&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1051689,"bill_number":"HB2423","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of therapeutic deception","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add medical doctors and doctors of osteopathy to the category of medical professionals who are subject to the prohibition against therapeutic deception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2423/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2423&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051690,"bill_number":"HB2171","title":"Permitting contractors to perform work on a construction project without having a contractor’s license under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit contractors to perform work on a construction project without having a contractor’s license when the total cost of that project is less than $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2171/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2171&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051693,"bill_number":"HB2355","title":"Repealing the West Virginia Workplace Freedom Act and restoring prior law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Workplace Freedom Act of 2016 and restore the prior provisions of the Labor-Management Relations Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2355/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2355&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051695,"bill_number":"HB2462","title":"Relating to the compensation of personnel employed at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify a minimum salary scale for personnel employed by the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and to authorize the state board to establish salary schedules for additional compensation for certain teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2462/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2462&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1051696,"bill_number":"HB2110","title":"Increasing the amount of retirement income to be excluded from the gross income of individuals receiving retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase from $2,000 to $20,000 the amount of retirement income to be excluded from the gross income of individuals receiving retirement benefits under the West Virginia Public Employees Retirement System and the West Virginia State Teachers Retirement System. The bill also provides an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2110/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2110&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051699,"bill_number":"HB2974","title":"Relating to public school education in dating violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence prevention","description":"This purpose of this bill is to ensure that public schools integrate age-appropriate components of effective and evidence-based programs on the prevention of dating violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence into their existing programs and curricula.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2974/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2974&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1051702,"bill_number":"SB23","title":"Relating generally to towing services and PSC jurisdiction","description":"Relating generally to towing services and PSC jurisdiction","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB23/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=23&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051707,"bill_number":"HB2985","title":"Relating to taxes on beer and nonintoxicating beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give authority to municipalities to impose taxes on beer and nonintoxicating beer and to impose a tax on purchases of beer and nonintoxicating beer outside corporate limits of municipalities for benefit of counties and municipalities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2985/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2985&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1051708,"bill_number":"HB2968","title":"Requiring moneys collected from the sale of timber realized through management of the state-owned forests and parks be distributed on a pro rata basis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the moneys collected from the sale of timber realized through management of the state-owned forests and parks be distributed on a pro rata basis to the specific forest or park that was timbered. The bill creates a special fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2968/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2968&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1051711,"bill_number":"HB2914","title":"Relating to powers and duties of the Commissioner of Public Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify administration of local boards of health; provide for regionalization of administration and services of local health departments; require local health departments to bill health insurance plans for services that are provided; mandate development of needle exchange programs in local health departments; and provide for rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2914/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2914&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051712,"bill_number":"HB2714","title":"Permitting a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to Code, 61-7-4 to possesses a firearm or other deadly weapon on or in a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2714/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2714&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1051713,"bill_number":"HB2334","title":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","description":"Relating to school curricular standards and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2334/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2334&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051714,"bill_number":"HB2940","title":"Creating a tax credit for improving facades in historic districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a tax credit for improving facades in historic districts. The bill provides that individuals and corporations are entitled to a twenty-five percent tax credit of the replacement cost of a historic façade. The bill sets forth conditions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2940/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2940&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051716,"bill_number":"HB2383","title":"Providing for the redistricting office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the Redistricting Office of the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to propose redistricting plans during census years. The main task of the Redistricting Office is to propose a plan to the Legislature which is based on Constitutional and legal requirements and considerations. The bill provides specific criteria that the redistricting office must observe in proposing district mappings. The bill requires the redistricting office to advertise a proposed draft map of districts to the public. The bill requires the redistricting office to recommend redistricting plan to the Legislature. The bill requires the full Legislature to vote on plan ratification. The bill provides for subsequent submissions of plans and vote by Legislature. The bill requires that the commission certify to the Secretary of State that its final proposal for district boundaries is in accordance with Constitutional and legal requirements. The bill prohibits certain persons from influencing or attempting to influence district mapping proposals of the redistricting office.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2383/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2383&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051717,"bill_number":"HB2498","title":"Creating a rebuttable presumption that development of certain cancers by professional or volunteer firefighters arose out of the course of employment","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to provide a rebuttable presumption that a professional firefighter who developed leukemia, lymphoma or multiple myeloma arising out of and in the course of employment as a firefighter provided that the firefighter completed certain cancer screening, the firefighter worked in West Virginia as a firefighter for at least five years, the firefighter has not used tobacco products for ten years and is not over sixty-five years old.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2498/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2498&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1051725,"bill_number":"SB104","title":"Drug testing of legislators","description":"Drug testing of legislators","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1051726,"bill_number":"SB54","title":"Creating Independent Redistricting Commission","description":"Creating Independent Redistricting Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB54/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=54&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1051728,"bill_number":"HB2326","title":"West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an earned income tax credit against the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2326/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2326&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1051730,"bill_number":"HB2969","title":"Increasing the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum wage based upon increases in the consumer price index.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2969/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2969&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1051731,"bill_number":"SB115","title":"Requiring Agriculture Commissioner sell all department-owned farms by certain date","description":"Requiring Agriculture Commissioner sell all department-owned farms by certain date","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB115/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=115&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051732,"bill_number":"SB111","title":"Enacting Forming Open and Robust University Minds Act","description":"Enacting Forming Open and Robust University Minds Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB111/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=111&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051735,"bill_number":"HB2892","title":"Removing requirement that persons who pass the bar in West Virginia be members of the West Virginia State Bar in order to practice","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove requirement that persons who pass the bar in West Virginia be members of the West Virginia State Bar in order to practice law in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2892/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2892&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051736,"bill_number":"HB2932","title":"Providing owner of conservation easement be given the right of first refusal","description":"Providing owner of conservation easement be given the right of first refusal","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2932/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2932&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1051737,"bill_number":"SB77","title":"Providing rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for workers' compensation coverage for police and firefighters","description":"Providing rebuttable presumptions for certain injuries and diseases for workers' compensation coverage for police and firefighters","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB77/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=77&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051746,"bill_number":"SB46","title":"Permitting pharmacists to inform customers of lower-cost alternative drugs","description":"Permitting pharmacists to inform customers of lower-cost alternative drugs","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 123, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB46/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=46&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1051747,"bill_number":"SB101","title":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to see nonintoxicating beer","description":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to see nonintoxicating beer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051759,"bill_number":"HB2745","title":"Adding the examination of Advanced Care Technician","description":"Adding the examination of Advanced Care Technician","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2745/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2745&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1051760,"bill_number":"SB127","title":"Relating to personal representatives of estates","description":"Relating to personal representatives of estates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB127/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=127&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051761,"bill_number":"SB80","title":"Powers and duties of local boards of health","description":"Powers and duties of local boards of health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB80/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=80&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051764,"bill_number":"HB2918","title":"Creating a felony penalty of life without mercy for the first degree murder of a law-enforcement officer","description":"Creating a felony penalty of life without mercy for the first degree murder of a law-enforcement officer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2918/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2918&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1051765,"bill_number":"HB2947","title":"Relating to salary increase for Regional Jail Authority employees","description":"Relating to salary increase for Regional Jail Authority employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2947/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2947&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1051769,"bill_number":"HB2146","title":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","description":"Allowing a home improvement transaction to be performed under an oral contract","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2146/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2146&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051770,"bill_number":"SB49","title":"Relating to funding sources for fire departments","description":"Relating to funding sources for fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB49/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=49&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1051772,"bill_number":"HB3008","title":"Relating to eliminating county school systems and creating ten school districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate county boards of education and establish school districts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3008/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3008&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1051774,"bill_number":"HB2323","title":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2323/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2323&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051775,"bill_number":"SB51","title":"Relating to domestic relations","description":"Modifying law governing spousal support and child custody","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 65, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB51/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=51&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1051777,"bill_number":"HB2885","title":"Relating to designation of social workers in the Department of Health and Human Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to have social workers identified for each elementary, middle school, junior high school and high school in the state who are to be available to teachers, principals, and other school staff upon request, to help improve or maintain school attendance and performance and to improve the health and well-being of students at home. Limitations on services are set forth.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2885/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2885&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1051782,"bill_number":"HB3035","title":"Relating to the legalization of marijuana","description":"The purpose of this bill is to legalize the manufacture, sale and possession of marijuana and establish a regulatory program for growing, selling and testing of marijuana sold in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3035/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3035&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051785,"bill_number":"HB2580","title":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","description":"Relating to damages for medical monitoring","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2580/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2580&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Higginbotham"},
{"bill_id":1051787,"bill_number":"SB35","title":"Requiring presuit mediation for certain civil actions","description":"Requiring presuit mediation for certain civil actions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB35/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=35&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1051788,"bill_number":"HB3031","title":"Creating a state program allowing high school students advance to getting a college degree or technical training while in high school","description":"Creating a state program allowing high school students advance to getting a college degree or technical training while in high school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3031/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3031&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1051790,"bill_number":"SB53","title":"Correcting code reference in regard to certain persons exempted from prohibitions against carrying concealed deadly weapons","description":"Correcting code reference in regard to certain handgun safety and training requirements","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB53/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=53&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1051794,"bill_number":"HB3054","title":"Relating to a five percent bid preference on certain state contracts for businesses owned fifty-one percent by honorably discharged resident veterans","description":"Relating to a five percent bid preference on certain state contracts for businesses owned fifty-one percent by honorably discharged resident veterans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3054/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3054&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051795,"bill_number":"SB9","title":"Directing certain school funding to assist county boards with exceptional students with special needs","description":"Directing certain school funding to assist county boards with exceptional students with special needs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=9&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051796,"bill_number":"HB2931","title":"Authorizing shut-in of oil and gas wells in West Virginia","description":"Authorizing shut-in of oil and gas wells in West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2931/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2931&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1051799,"bill_number":"SB83","title":"Relating to higher education student success","description":"Relating to higher education student success","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB83/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=83&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051805,"bill_number":"HB2812","title":"Office of Rural Health Policy","description":"Office of Rural Health Policy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2812/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2812&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1051806,"bill_number":"SB93","title":"Establishing WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","description":"Establishing WV Freedom of Conscience Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB93/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=93&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051808,"bill_number":"HB2575","title":"Relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits","description":"Relating to disqualification for unemployment benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2575/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2575&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1051814,"bill_number":"HB2357","title":"Relating to the power of local government authorities to regulate vehicular traffic within their borders","description":"Relating to the power of local government authorities to regulate vehicular traffic within their borders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2357/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2357&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1051816,"bill_number":"SB25","title":"Prohibiting doctors and lawyers from filing fraudulent disability claims","description":"Prohibiting doctors and lawyers from filing fraudulent disability claims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB25/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=25&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051817,"bill_number":"HB2884","title":"Requiring funding by the West Virginia Library Commission to local libraries be based on the population served by each respective library","description":"Requiring funding by the West Virginia Library Commission to local libraries be based on the population served by each respective library","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2884/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2884&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1051820,"bill_number":"HB3097","title":"Codifying the application of the compelling interest test and strict scrutiny standard involving rights enumerated under the First Amendment","description":"Codifying the application of the compelling interest test and strict scrutiny standard involving rights enumerated under the First Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3097/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3097&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1051821,"bill_number":"SB26","title":"Authorizing WV Disaster Recovery Board to restore access to property affected by natural or manmade disaster","description":"Authorizing WV Disaster Recovery Board to restore access to property affected by natural or manmade disaster","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB26/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=26&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051822,"bill_number":"HB2377","title":"Requiring an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the West Virginia National Guard by the United States Congress","description":"Requiring an official declaration of war or an action to call forth the West Virginia National Guard by the United States Congress","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2377/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2377&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051823,"bill_number":"HB2895","title":"Restoring employees’ rights associated with agreeing to be represented by a labor organization","description":"Restoring employees’ rights associated with agreeing to be represented by a labor organization","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2895/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2895&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1051825,"bill_number":"HB2411","title":"Relating to Public Defender Services","description":"Relating to Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2411/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2411&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051831,"bill_number":"HB3012","title":"Family Protection Act","description":"Family Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3012/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3012&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051835,"bill_number":"HB2512","title":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","description":"Streamlining the process of abandoned mineral interests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2512/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2512&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1051836,"bill_number":"HB2786","title":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate the billing practices of utilities and other entities that utilize wired or wireless transmission","description":"Authorizing the Public Service Commission to regulate the billing practices of utilities and other entities that utilize wired or wireless transmission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2786/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2786&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1051847,"bill_number":"SB11","title":"Relating generally to traumatic brain injury","description":"Relating generally to traumatic brain injury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=11&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1051848,"bill_number":"HB3013","title":"Requiring an inspection or inspections of any building prior to purchase or major renovation by the state","description":"Requiring an inspection or inspections of any building prior to purchase or major renovation by the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3013/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3013&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1051852,"bill_number":"HB2101","title":"Relating to the juvenile justice reform oversight committee","description":"Relating to the juvenile justice reform oversight committee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2101&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1051853,"bill_number":"HB2623","title":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation","description":"Prohibiting discrimination based upon age or sexual orientation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2623/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2623&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051854,"bill_number":"HB2757","title":"Relating to Medical Professional Liability","description":"Relating to Medical Professional Liability","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2757/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2757&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1051859,"bill_number":"HB2204","title":"Removing limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the limitations on advertising and promotional activities by limited video lottery retailers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2204/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2204&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051861,"bill_number":"HB3040","title":"Creating a new court to be known as West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"Creating a new court to be known as West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3040/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3040&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1051863,"bill_number":"HB2432","title":"Barring persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims","description":"Barring persons who are convicted of certain criminal offenses from acquiring property from their victims","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2432/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2432&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1051864,"bill_number":"HB2481","title":"Creating tax credits for new and/or existing small businesses","description":"Creating tax credits for new and/or existing small businesses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2481/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2481&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":1051869,"bill_number":"HB2139","title":"Providing an exemption from regulation by the Public Service Commission for motor vehicles used exclusively in the transportation of roll-off solid waste containers","description":"Providing an exemption from regulation by the Public Service Commission for motor vehicles used exclusively in the transportation of roll-off solid waste containers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2139/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2139&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1051872,"bill_number":"HB2194","title":"Reducing personnel employed by the West Virginia Department of Education","description":"Reducing personnel employed by the West Virginia Department of Education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2194/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2194&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051873,"bill_number":"HB2368","title":"Relating to candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department","description":"Relating to candidates for professional employee positions involving supervision of a county transportation department","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2368/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2368&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1051874,"bill_number":"SB72","title":"Allowing adjustment of gross income for calculating personal income tax liability of certain retirees","description":"Allowing adjustment of gross income for calculating personal income tax liability of certain retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB72/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=72&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1051886,"bill_number":"SB119","title":"Establishing WV business growth in low-income communities tax credit","description":"Establishing WV business growth in low-income communities tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB119/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=119&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051888,"bill_number":"SB120","title":"Restoring exception for florists from general sourcing rules for sales and use taxes","description":"Restoring exception for florists from general sourcing rules for sales and use taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB120/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=120&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1051891,"bill_number":"SB145","title":"Relating to inspection of meat and poultry","description":"Relating to inspection of meat and poultry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB145/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=145&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051894,"bill_number":"HB2302","title":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","description":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2302/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2302&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1051895,"bill_number":"HB3024","title":"Limiting recoverable damages when a patient has been transferred from health care facility to another health care facility","description":"Limiting recoverable damages when a patient has been transferred from health care facility to another health care facility","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3024/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3024&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1051897,"bill_number":"HB2160","title":"Providing that paid county or municipal fire departments and duly incorporated volunteer fire departments pay reduced workers' compensation premiums when not actively engaged in fire fighting","description":"Providing that paid county or municipal fire departments and duly incorporated volunteer fire departments pay reduced workers' compensation premiums when not actively engaged in fire fighting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2160/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2160&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051898,"bill_number":"HB2768","title":"Modifying the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"Modifying the penalties imposed on debt collectors who violate the provisions of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2768/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2768&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1051899,"bill_number":"HB2317","title":"Establishing a retired teachers instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"Establishing a retired teachers instant lottery scratch-off game","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2317/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2317&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1051902,"bill_number":"HB2537","title":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","description":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2537/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2537&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1051903,"bill_number":"HB2647","title":"Preventing compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay","description":"Preventing compensatory damage awards for medical expenses from including sums that the claimant has not and will not pay","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2647/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2647&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1051904,"bill_number":"HB2982","title":"Relating to allowing draw games winners to remain anonymous","description":"Relating to allowing Powerball, Mega Millions and Hot Lotto ticket winners to remain anonymous","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2982/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2982&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1051919,"bill_number":"HB3104","title":"Transfer of the West Virginia Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Fund","description":"Transfer of the West Virginia Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 118, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3104&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051920,"bill_number":"SJR2","title":"Fair and Simple Tax Reform or FASTR Amendment","description":"Fair and Simple Tax Reform or FASTR Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051921,"bill_number":"HB2546","title":"Allowing replacement costs of employer provided property to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the property is not returned","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow uniform costs to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the uniform is not returned.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 134, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2546/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2546&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1051923,"bill_number":"SB131","title":"Exempting certain services and personal property sold for repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft","description":"Exempting certain services and personal property sold for repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB131/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=131&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1051924,"bill_number":"SB79","title":"Relating to access to adoption records","description":"Relating to access to adoption records","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB79/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=79&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051926,"bill_number":"SB43","title":"Authorizing DOH or local authorities establish minimum speed limits in certain areas","description":"Authorizing DOH or local authorities establish minimum speed limits in certain areas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB43/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=43&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1051928,"bill_number":"HB2320","title":"Allowing nonmembers of a political party to request that party’s partisan ballot at a primary election","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require notification to voters at polling places in primary elections that they may request and use a ballot for one of the major political parties if the voter is not affiliated with any party or if the voter is registered with a party that does not have candidates on a ballot for that polling area. This codifies the process that has been in place allowing nonmembers of a political party to request that party’s partisan ballot at a primary election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2320/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2320&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1051929,"bill_number":"HB3061","title":"Encouraging mastery-based education through the Innovation In Schools program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage a limited cohort of schools to implement mastery-based education through the Innovation In Education program. The initial cohort size is not more than twenty schools. The Department of Education is given a range of duties from the identification of barriers and potential solutions to developing an incubator process to support schools awarded an Innovation In Schools/Mastery-Based grant. The schools must meet the same requirements and accountability as other Innovation In Education schools.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3061/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3061&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1051932,"bill_number":"HB2842","title":"Authorizing a temporary foreign brewers import license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize temporary thirty day licenses for out-of-state nonintoxicating beer brewers to import beer for test marketing and distribute to festivals and samplings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2842/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2842&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051933,"bill_number":"HB3006","title":"Exempting certain contracts between the Department of Health and Human Resources and West Virginia University, Marshall University or the School for Osteopathic Medicine from state purchasing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain contracts between the Department of Health and Human Resources and West Virginia University or Marshall University from state purchasing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3006/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3006&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051937,"bill_number":"SB74","title":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018","description":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB74/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=74&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1051939,"bill_number":"HB2111","title":"Exempting certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to exempt certified professional estimator services from consumer sales and service tax. The bill provides a definition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2111/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2111&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1051940,"bill_number":"HB2697","title":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to create a new system for three or more contiguous counties to create a regional recreation authority for off- highway vehicle trail riding and for other recreational purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2697/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2697&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1051944,"bill_number":"SB39","title":"Creating Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights","description":"Creating Sexual Assault Victims' Bill of Rights","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB39/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=39&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1051946,"bill_number":"HB2863","title":"Prohibiting use of a person's credit history in certain insurance transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to  prohibit the use of a person’s credit history in certain insurance transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2863/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2863&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1051948,"bill_number":"HB2743","title":"Requiring the release of an unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing","description":"Requiring the release of an unemancipated minor's medical records for drug testing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2743/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2743&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1051949,"bill_number":"HB2831","title":"Relating to the reconstitution of the Driver’s Licensing Advisory Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reconstitute the Driver’s Licensing Advisory Board, to require one member of the board to be a licensed neurologist in this state, to require the board to respond to requests of the commissioner when necessary in the discretion of the commissioner, to delete obsolete language.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 156, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2831/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2831&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051951,"bill_number":"HB3025","title":"Authorizing by ordinance a vacant building registration program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant county commissions the plenary power and authority to establish by ordinance vacant building registration programs; setting forth procedures for administration and enforcement of those programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3025/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3025&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1051952,"bill_number":"SB140","title":"Requiring photo identification on voter registration cards","description":"Requiring photo identification on voter registration cards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB140/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=140&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051955,"bill_number":"HB2517","title":"Requiring licensees authorized to serve alcoholic liquors or nonintoxicating beer to have certain liability insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensees authorized to serve alcoholic liquors or nonintoxicating beer to have certain liability insurance coverage to cover the premises of the licensee. The bill establishes a statutory minimum level of insurance coverage. The bill directs the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner, upon a finding that either statutory minimum insurance coverage is inadequate, to increase statutory minimum coverage amounts by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2517/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2517&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051957,"bill_number":"HB2981","title":"Limiting the number of days members of the Legislature may receive compensation during an extended and extraordinary session","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the compensation of members of the Legislature to no more than five days in a special session where a budget bill has not been enacted.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2981/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2981&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1051959,"bill_number":"HB2441","title":"Permitting honorably discharged veterans to hunt, trap or fish in this state without first obtaining a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit honorably discharged veterans to hunt, trap or fish in this state without first obtaining a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2441/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2441&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1051962,"bill_number":"HB3045","title":"Modifying the tax on soft drinks to only cover sugary drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks and soft drink syrups and powders to only cover soft drinks with added caloric sweeteners, increase the rate to two cents per ounce, and to rededicate the proceeds to all three medical schools in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3045/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3045&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1051967,"bill_number":"HB3089","title":"Relating to the adoption of instructional resources for use in the public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a transition to the county board of education level of the process for review and adoption of instructional resources required to be used in the schools under the jurisdiction of the county board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 72, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3089/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3089&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1051968,"bill_number":"HB2823","title":"Establishing a statewide call-in center to receive assistance with healthcare","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a statewide call-in center for all state residents to utilize as an access point to get advice for medical conditions. The call-in center will allow an initial review of a health condition and may if authorized by the Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health, allow reference by the nurse for assistance from a physician. The commissioner will establish protocols and contract with a vendor to administer the on-call center.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2823/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2823&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1051970,"bill_number":"HB2909","title":"Abolishing the office environmental advocate within the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to is to abolish the office of environmental advocate effective July 1, 2017. Unused funds are to be deposited into the State General Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2909/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2909&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1051972,"bill_number":"SB91","title":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","description":"Relating to care of aborted fetuses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB91/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=91&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1051973,"bill_number":"SB147","title":"Exempting farm winery from certain taxes","description":"Exempting farm winery from certain taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB147/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=147&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1051977,"bill_number":"SB17","title":"Permitting certain ABCC appointees or employees to carry firearms","description":"Permitting certain ABCC appointees or employees to carry firearms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB17/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=17&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1051979,"bill_number":"SB27","title":"Relating generally to School Building Authority's disbursement of funds","description":"Relating generally to School Building Authority's disbursement of funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB27/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=27&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051983,"bill_number":"HB2375","title":"Establishing a Small Business Empowerment and Economic Expansion Program providing tax relief to newly-established small businesses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a program to provide tax relief to new businesses that hire West Virginia residents as at least fifty percent of their employees. The program allows new, small businesses and business owners to be taxed at an effective rate of one percent on income derived from the business and to receive a credit against business and occupation taxes and business franchise taxes equal to the amount of property tax paid during the tax year for the tangible personal property of the business (equipment, durable goods and business inventory.)","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2375/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2375&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1051984,"bill_number":"SB78","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees","description":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment for certain retirees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB78/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1051985,"bill_number":"HB2129","title":"Relating to the powers and authority of state and local law enforcement to enforce underage drinking laws at private clubs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to state the legal right and authority of state or local law enforcement to enter public areas on or adjacent to any private club, or take other appropriate police action to enforce the underage drinking laws of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2129/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2129&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1051987,"bill_number":"HB2523","title":"Eliminating the certificate of need program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the certificate of need program for healthcare facilities and delete references to the certificate of need program throughout the code. §16-2D-1 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2523/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2523&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051989,"bill_number":"SB100","title":"Taxing digital goods, products and services","description":"Taxing digital goods, products and services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB100/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=100&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1051990,"bill_number":"HB2443","title":"Establishing academic standards and assessment methods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish academic standards and assessment methods.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2443/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2443&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1051991,"bill_number":"SB29","title":"Requiring school counselors to advise graduating students on availability of student aid","description":"Requiring school counselors to advise graduating students on availability of student aid","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB29/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=29&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1051997,"bill_number":"HB2205","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt heating oil used for residential purposes from the Motor Fuel Excise Tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2205/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2205&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1051999,"bill_number":"HB2567","title":"Relating to failure to maintain state and public roads","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that state and public roads that have not been maintained for a period of three consecutive years shall be returned to their original tract of land.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2567/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2567&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1052000,"bill_number":"HB2873","title":"Relating to alternate sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain alternate sentencing for nonviolent felony offenders.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2873/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2873&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052003,"bill_number":"HB3081","title":"Conducting a study to determine the amount of revenue to be derived from instituting tolls on I-70 and I-81","description":"Conducting a study to determine the amount of revenue to be derived from instituting tolls on I-70 and I-81","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3081/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3081&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1052004,"bill_number":"HB2572","title":"Providing for the authorization and oversight of public charter schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase high-quality educational opportunities within the public school system by allowing authorized public schools and programs exceptional levels of self-direction and flexibility in exchange for exceptional levels of results-driven accountability. To accomplish this, the bill provides an infrastructure for the authorization and oversight of new start-up schools, conversions of existing schools or conversions of programs within existing schools that are accountable for student learning, operations and governance under a performance contract or charter subject to a five-year renewal, but then are exempt from the regulatory framework applicable to public schools without a charter contract. However, the bill includes a detailed and comprehensive definition of public charter schools that lists what these schools may and may not do, what rules and statutes they must abide by and how they are to be governed. The bill creates a statewide Public Charter School Oversight and Authorizer Board to develop policy, provide training, and perform oversight, administrative and reporting functions, including reporting directly to the state board. The bill requires the organizers of these charter schools must apply to the county board who may choose to be the authorizer of the school or forward the application to the statewide board for consideration and authorization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2572/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2572&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1052006,"bill_number":"SB142","title":"Reducing number of strikes defendant has in criminal proceedings from six to four","description":"Reducing number of strikes defendant has in criminal proceedings from six to four","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB142/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=142&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052007,"bill_number":"HB2901","title":"Giving all honorably discharged veterans ten extra points when successfully completing a civil service examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all honorably discharged veterans ten extra points when successfully completing a civil service examination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2901/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2901&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052011,"bill_number":"HB2112","title":"Exempting all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt all monetary benefits derived from military retirement from personal income tax obligations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2112/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2112&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052012,"bill_number":"HB2181","title":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new magistrate court deputy clerk position for Marion County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2181/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2181&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052020,"bill_number":"HB2115","title":"Prohibiting sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sexual offenders from residing within one thousand feet of a school or childcare facility. The bill requires persons, as a condition of probation, parole or supervised release, convicted of sexual crimes against a minor be subject to global positional system monitoring for life. The bill also provides for a felony penalty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2115/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2115&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1052021,"bill_number":"SB21","title":"Requiring DMV create special registration plates for full-size special purpose off-road vehicles","description":"Requiring DMV create special registration plates for full-size special purpose off-road vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB21/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=21&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052022,"bill_number":"HB2795","title":"Clarifying a director of a multicounty vocational technical school is a principal","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that directors of multicounty schools are principals and not superintendents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2795/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2795&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1052023,"bill_number":"HB2316","title":"Requiring the Superintendent of the State Police to implement a plan to increase the number of troopers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Superintendent of the State Police to develop a plan to increase the number of troopers to a minimum of eight hundred by July 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2316/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2316&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052026,"bill_number":"HB3015","title":"Requiring all commercial and professional drivers be fingerprinted and undergo a background check","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require fingerprinting and background checks for all licensed professional and commercial drivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3015/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3015&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1052027,"bill_number":"HB2993","title":"Budget and Spending Transparency Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a searchable online database containing past and recent budget and expenditure information creating and maintaining a searchable online budget database to easily access the details on how the state is spending their tax dollars and what performance results are achieved for those expenditures. The State Tax Department is authorized to establish any methods or procedures as necessary to accomplish the intent and goals of this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2993/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2993&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1052028,"bill_number":"HB2608","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for certain emergency maintenance operations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to contract with private providers or contractors for emergency maintenance operations if the Division of Highways cannot complete operations in a timely manner; to create a provisional appointment procedure for Division of Highway positions necessary for snow and ice removal from roadways; to authorize the Division of Highways to solicit applications and appoint qualified applicants to provisional snow and ice removal positions pending permanent appointment; to exempt provisionary appointments for snow and ice removal services from State Personnel Board Procedures and oversight; to create a process by which individual provisionary snow and ice removal appointees shall be converted to permanent employees within the classified service system once certain requirements are met; and to require the Division of Highways to follow ethical guidelines and certain practices when posting provisional appointments and making provisional appointments to snow and ice removal positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2608/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2608&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052032,"bill_number":"HB2754","title":"Relating to fire fees on nonresidents of a municipality","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the fire fees on nonresidents of a municipality who are users of that municipality’s fire service. The bill excludes charges for certain buildings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2754/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2754&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1052033,"bill_number":"HB2309","title":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","description":"Discontinuing the use of common core standards and assessments in the state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2309/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2309&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052037,"bill_number":"HB2604","title":"Relating to employee information reported to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide minimum reporting requirements for employee information to the Consolidated Public Retirement Board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2604/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2604&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052039,"bill_number":"HB2362","title":"Relating to the beginning and expiration of hunting and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the beginning and expiration of hunting and fishing licenses from the last day of the calendar year for which they were issued to the last day of the month the licensee was born.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2362/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2362&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1052040,"bill_number":"HB2135","title":"Permitting persons who are twenty-one years of age or older to operate or be a passenger on a motorcycle without a helmet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who are twenty-one years of age or older to operate or be a passenger on a motorcycle without a helmet if they have held a license valid for the operation of a motorcycle for a minimum of two years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2135/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2135&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1052042,"bill_number":"HB2869","title":"Providing for paid leave for certain state officers and employees during a declared state of emergency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that certain state employees may be granted a leave of absence with pay while providing assistance as an essential member of an emergency aid provider during a declared state of emergency.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 212, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2869/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2869&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1052043,"bill_number":"HB2137","title":"Making it a misdemeanor for a person to impersonate a veteran","description":"Making it a misdemeanor for a person to impersonate a veteran","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2137/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2137&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1052045,"bill_number":"HB2946","title":"The West Virginia Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the refugee absorptive capacity act; short title; definitions; state office for refugees; moratorium applications and cessations; fiscal impact assessment; and reports required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2946/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2946&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1052052,"bill_number":"HB2853","title":"Relating to more equitable disbursement of funds to county boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a more equitable disbursement of funds to county boards of education to lessen budgetary impact of serving high cost/high acuity special needs students. It also eliminates the requirements for an annual review of rules, policies and standards and federal law and a report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Educational Accountability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2853/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2853&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1052053,"bill_number":"SB85","title":"Allowing local governments to offset personal property tax rates with local sales tax","description":"Allowing local governments to offset personal property tax rates with local sales tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB85/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=85&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052054,"bill_number":"HB2581","title":"Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow admission of evidence in a civil action of the use or nonuse of a safety belt on the issues of negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence and failure to mitigate damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2581/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2581&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1052056,"bill_number":"SB44","title":"Increasing criminal penalties for certain crimes against law-enforcement officers","description":"Increasing criminal penalties for certain crimes against law-enforcement officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB44/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=44&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1052059,"bill_number":"HB2858","title":"Creating a loan tuition forgiveness program to encourage students in selected and necessary fields to remain in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a loan tuition forgiveness program to encourage students in selected and necessary fields to remain in the state; create a “New College Families” loan forgiveness program; and create a loan forgiveness program for counties with low college attendance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2858/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2858&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052061,"bill_number":"HB2896","title":"Requiring a warning light to be erected on certain roads to warn of a traffic light ahead","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that a warning light be erected on certain roads to warn of a traffic light ahead.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2896/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2896&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1052063,"bill_number":"HB3036","title":"Allowing county boards of education to hire retired teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education to hire retired teachers and provide that retired teachers may work for county board without effect on retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3036/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3036&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052065,"bill_number":"SB42","title":"Restoring one-percent surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies to fund volunteer fire departments","description":"Restoring one-percent surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies to fund volunteer fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB42/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=42&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052068,"bill_number":"HB2971","title":"Granting the State Auditor the authority to audit the books and records of local economic development authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. grant the State Auditor the authority to audit the books and records of local economic development authorities. The bill permits, in the alternative, the authority to be audited by an independent certified public accountant with copies forwarded to the county commission and the auditor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2971/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2971&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1052073,"bill_number":"HB2902","title":"Requiring county school boards to provide adequate mental health and counseling services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county school boards to provide adequate mental health and counseling services in the form of the employment of a psychologist or psychiatrist to pupils to address issues stemming from drug abuse.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2902/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2902&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1052074,"bill_number":"SB75","title":"Relating to sale or transfer of video lottery locations","description":"Relating to sale or transfer of video lottery locations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB75/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=75&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1052076,"bill_number":"HB2592","title":"Annual retirement annuity adjustment West Virginia State Police Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the annual cost of living benefits for retirants in the West Virginia State Police Retirement System from one percent a year to three percent a year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2592/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2592&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1052077,"bill_number":"HB2874","title":"Relating to the definition of Managed Timberland","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude from the definition of managed timberland any tract or parcel of real estate that is being leased by the owner to another party for monetary gain. The subsections have been placed in alphabetical order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2874/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2874&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1052079,"bill_number":"HB2929","title":"Allowing an adjustment to gross income for calculating the personal income tax liability of certain retirees","description":"Allowing an adjustment to gross income for calculating the personal income tax liability of certain retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2929/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2929&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":1052082,"bill_number":"SB38","title":"Allowing county commissions to set standards for certain county road projects","description":"Allowing county commissions to set standards for certain county road projects","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB38/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=38&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052083,"bill_number":"HB2396","title":"Requiring the circuit court, when appointing counsel for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of all interested attorneys in the circuit","description":"Requiring the circuit court, when appointing counsel for alleged protected persons, to make appointments from a listing of all interested attorneys in the circuit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2396/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2396&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052086,"bill_number":"HB2817","title":"Providing for the reduction of the unfunded liability in the teachers retirement system over a 30 year period","description":"Providing for the reduction of the unfunded liability in the teachers retirement system over a 30 year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2817/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2817&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052087,"bill_number":"HB2124","title":"Providing that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions","description":"Providing that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2124/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2124&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052088,"bill_number":"HB3026","title":"Providing that a vehicle driver who injures a “vulnerable road user” is guilty of reckless driving","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a vehicle driver who injures a “vulnerable road user” is guilty of reckless driving. The bill defines the term “vulnerable road user.” The bill imposes misdemeanor penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3026/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3026&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1052089,"bill_number":"HB2703","title":"Providing that the court allocate time equally between parents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the court to allocate time equally between parents, unless equal custody is not consistent with the best interest of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2703/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2703&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1052092,"bill_number":"HB2597","title":"Campaign Advertising Fairness Act","description":"Campaign Advertising Fairness Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2597/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2597&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1052093,"bill_number":"HB2370","title":"Restoring the ability of new hires to use accrued annual and sick leave for retirement service credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore the ability of new hires to use accrued annual and sick leave for retirement service credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2370/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2370&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1052098,"bill_number":"HB2103","title":"Making changes to the definition of contractor for purposes of the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the threshold amount required for a construction job to be performed by someone with a contractor's license from $2,500 to $4,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2103/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2103&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1052099,"bill_number":"SB60","title":"Providing compensation to victims of abusive lawsuits","description":"Providing compensation to victims of abusive lawsuits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB60/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=60&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1052103,"bill_number":"HB2197","title":"Requiring retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require retail establishments offering gasoline or other motor fuel to provide refueling assistance and refueling access to persons with a disability, to establish requirements and exceptions, to provide the Secretary of the Department of Transportation with enforcement and rule-making authority and to establish penalties for noncompliance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2197/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2197&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052105,"bill_number":"HB2799","title":"Prohibiting the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit","description":"This purpose of this bill is to prohibit the superintendent of schools from requiring a physical examination to be included to the application for a minor’s work permit unless it is required by the prospective employer.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 135, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2799/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2799&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1052106,"bill_number":"HB3065","title":"Adding the classification and base salaries of certain civilian employees of the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the classification of certain civilian employees of the Forensic Laboratory as Evidence Technicians I-IV, Forensic Technicians I-IV, Forensic Analysts I-VI, Forensic Analyst Supervisors I-III and for the superintendent to appoint a forensic laboratory director and quality assurance manager and affix those salaries in order for the forensic laboratory to maintain adequate staffing to curtail the case backlog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3065/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3065&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1052108,"bill_number":"HB2117","title":"Removing the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to qualify for the promise scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that home schooled students have to acquire a general equivalency degree (GED) in order to be eligible to receive a PROMISE scholarship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2117/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2117&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052109,"bill_number":"HB2138","title":"Right to keep and bear arms","description":"Right to keep and bear arms","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2138/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2138&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052112,"bill_number":"SB1","title":"Relating to partial filling of prescriptions","description":"Relating to partial filling of prescriptions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052116,"bill_number":"HB2418","title":"Prohibiting the performing of an onychectomy or flexor tendonectomy procedure on a cat","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the performing of a onychectomy (declawing) or flexor tendonectomy procedure on a cat or other animal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2418/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2418&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1052120,"bill_number":"HB2179","title":"Issuing a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder","description":"Issuing a special registration plate for persons who are residents of this state and who have a family member diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2179/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2179&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052123,"bill_number":"SB4","title":"Establishing Mental Health and Military Service Member Court program","description":"Establishing Mental Health and Military Service Member Court program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052124,"bill_number":"HB2332","title":"Requiring the Library Commission to survey the libraries of the state and develop a ten year plan for construction and maintenance of public libraries","description":"Requiring the Library Commission to survey the libraries of the state and develop a ten year plan for construction and maintenance of public libraries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2332/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2332&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052125,"bill_number":"HB3014","title":"Prohibiting a person appointed agent under a power of attorney from exerting undue influence over the principal","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to define undue influence and prohibit exoneration of a fiduciary who has exerted undue influence over a principal.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3014/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3014&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1052127,"bill_number":"HB3021","title":"Relating to insurance coverage for breast cancer screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish insurance provisions required relating to breast cancer screenings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3021/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3021&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1052137,"bill_number":"SB134","title":"Authorizing Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to engage individuals for emergency response and recovery","description":"Authorizing Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to engage individuals for emergency response and recovery","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 209, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB134/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=134&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1052138,"bill_number":"HB2955","title":"Relating to advance deposit wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow Advanced Deposit Wagering in West Virginia, to provide definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2955/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2955&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1052139,"bill_number":"HB2539","title":"Permitting a housing authority to garnish delinquent rents and other amounts owed to the authority from the renter’s income tax refund","description":"Permitting a housing authority to garnish delinquent rents and other amounts owed to the authority from the renter’s income tax refund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2539/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2539&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1052140,"bill_number":"HB2187","title":"Establishing an advisory council on rare diseases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an advisory council to educate the public and the medical community in the recognition, diagnosis, treatment and research of rare diseases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2187/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2187&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1052143,"bill_number":"SB84","title":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in certain qualified health care plans","description":"Prohibiting abortion coverage in certain qualified health care plans","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB84/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=84&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052144,"bill_number":"SCR4","title":"WV Army National Guard Sergeant Glenn F. Lough, P.E., Memorial Bridge","description":"Glenn Franklin Lough, P.E., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1052145,"bill_number":"HB2154","title":"Relating to sanctions for recipients of benefits from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide sanctions for recipients of benefits from the temporary assistance for needy families program through temporary suspensions of benefits when they are convicted of misdemeanor theft offenses of shoplifting or petit larceny. The bill provides definitions. It establishes administrative review of decisions to deny benefits. The bill also provides a mechanism for dependent children to receive benefits if a parent is deemed ineligible. It authorizes rulemaking, providing penalties and allows for exceptions to providing sanctions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2154/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2154&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1052148,"bill_number":"HB2563","title":"Relating to complimentary samples of nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit licensed brewpubs, Class A retail dealers, Class B retail dealers, private clubs, Class A retail licensees and Class B retail licensees to serve complimentary samples of nonintoxicating beer or nonintoxicating craft beer manufactured in the State of West Virginia and to remove prior restrictions on Class A retail licensees’ ability to serve complimentary nonintoxicating beer samples to customers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2563/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2563&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052155,"bill_number":"HB3052","title":"Prohibiting state funding of abortions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state funding of abortions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3052/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3052&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1052157,"bill_number":"HB2184","title":"Permitting teachers under the State Teachers Retirement System to teach college level courses without loss of benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit retired public school teachers to teach college level courses without loss of retirement benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2184/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2184&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052160,"bill_number":"HB2178","title":"Relating to quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"Relating to quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2178/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2178&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052161,"bill_number":"HB2352","title":"Relating to the criminal offense of desecration of graves and vandalizing cemeteries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to mandate that anyone who desecrates a grave or vandalizes a cemetery shall perform one thousand hours of service to the cemetery involved in the offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2352/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2352&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052162,"bill_number":"HB2166","title":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","description":"Requiring county boards of education to employ a certified library media specialist in each county school","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2166/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2166&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052163,"bill_number":"HB2158","title":"Prohibiting drilling units from being established without consent of all owners","description":"Prohibiting drilling units from being established without consent of all owners","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2158/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2158&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052168,"bill_number":"HB2818","title":"Prohibiting West Virginia institutions of higher learning and state agencies from discriminating against graduates of private, nonpublic or home schools by requiring them to submit to alternative testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state agencies and institutions of higher learning from discriminating against graduates of private, nonpublic or home schools by requiring them to submit to alternative testing as a precondition for acceptance into the institution of higher learning.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2818/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2818&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052170,"bill_number":"SB112","title":"Clarifying that natural resources police officers' subsistence allowance is pensionable","description":"Clarifying that natural resources police officers' subsistence allowance is pensionable","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB112/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=112&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052174,"bill_number":"SJR1","title":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","description":"Right to Farm and Ranch Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052178,"bill_number":"HB2756","title":"Making Promise scholarships available for students pursuing certificates or degrees through an accredited community and technical college","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make Promise scholarships available to students who wish to pursue a vocational certificate or degree in a community and technical college education program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2756/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2756&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1052179,"bill_number":"HB2999","title":"Establishing a program for the licensing and regulation of out-patient substance abuse counseling programs","description":"Establishing a program for the licensing and regulation of out-patient substance abuse counseling programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2999/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2999&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1052181,"bill_number":"HB2867","title":"Increasing penalties for failure to use due caution when approaching an emergency vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enhance penalties for failure to use due caution when approaching an emergency vehicle using emergency signals; and authorizing tow trucks and wreckers to use red emergency lights when responding to an accident, and use another vehicle to assist in a safe recovery of a vehicle.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2867/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2867&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052183,"bill_number":"SB73","title":"Modifying crime of fleeing from scene of accident","description":"Modifying crime of fleeing from scene of accident","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 241, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB73/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=73&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052184,"bill_number":"HB2327","title":"Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers","description":"Protecting consumers from surprise bills by health care providers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2327/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2327&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052186,"bill_number":"HB2890","title":"Establishing a Library Facilities Improvement Fund that will serve to support library facilities construction, maintenance and improvement projects","description":"Establishing a Library Facilities Improvement Fund that will serve to support library facilities construction, maintenance and improvement projects","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 148, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2890/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2890&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1052194,"bill_number":"HB2321","title":"Requiring private clubs to be closed from two o'clock a.m. to seven o'clock a.m. on weekdays","description":"Requiring private clubs to be closed from two o'clock a.m. to seven o'clock a.m. on weekdays","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2321/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2321&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052196,"bill_number":"HB2211","title":"Increasing salaries for teachers","description":"Increasing salaries for teachers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Motion to take motion to discharge from the table rejected (Roll No. 41)","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2211/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2211&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1052198,"bill_number":"HB2635","title":"Relating to nonpartisan election of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"Relating to nonpartisan election of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2635/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2635&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1052199,"bill_number":"HB2666","title":"Providing for security of private, employer-sponsored insurance and/or retirement plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require security in the form of bond, cash or other collateral to protect private, employer-sponsored insurance and pension plans.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2666/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2666&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenneth Hicks"},
{"bill_id":1052200,"bill_number":"HB2325","title":"Limiting supervision of laying of lines on state rights-of-way","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state from requiring a public service district to have a state engineer on site during the entire construction period of projects on state rights-of-way.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2325/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2325&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052204,"bill_number":"SB63","title":"Limiting number of days legislators may be paid in extended and extraordinary sessions in certain cases","description":"Limiting number of days legislators may be paid in extended and extraordinary sessions in certain cases","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB63/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=63&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1052205,"bill_number":"HB2365","title":"Relating to outdoor advertising regulated by the Commissioner of Highways","description":"Relating to outdoor advertising regulated by the Commissioner of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2365/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2365&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052208,"bill_number":"HB2140","title":"Modifying the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury","description":"Modifying the definition of child abuse or neglect to exclude accidental injury","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2140/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2140&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052209,"bill_number":"HB2176","title":"Prohibiting the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE report from adversely affecting an application for insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of a credit score to banking institution credit scoring for casualty insurance rate filings; to prohibit the use of credit scoring as a consideration in calculating insurance rates in homeowners or automobile liability policies; and to prohibit the number of inquiries reflected in a credit report, credit score report or CLUE report from adversely affecting an application for insurance; and, prohibiting reliance on information which is false or potentially false.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2176/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2176&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052213,"bill_number":"HB2395","title":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","description":"Prohibiting chairmen of state political parties during or up to one year after the termination of their employment as chairmen of those political parties from registering as lobbyists","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2395/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2395&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1052214,"bill_number":"HB2547","title":"Relating to grandparent’s rights","description":"Relating to grandparent’s rights","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2547/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2547&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052217,"bill_number":"HB2400","title":"Reducing federal adjusted gross income for volunteer fire department and rescue squad members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of volunteer fire departments and rescue squads who have successfully completed required training and are covered by workers' compensation a $5,000 modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2400/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2400&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052218,"bill_number":"SB31","title":"Providing special obligation notes to finance completion of I-73 and I-74 in WV","description":"Providing special obligation notes to finance completion of I-73 and I-74 in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB31/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=31&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052222,"bill_number":"HB2434","title":"Relating to reevaluation of land damaged as a result of natural disaster","description":"Relating to reevaluation of land damaged as a result of natural disaster","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2434/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2434&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052223,"bill_number":"HB2121","title":"West Virginia Residential Furniture and Children's Products Flame Retardants Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Residential Furniture and Children's Products Flame Retardants Act administered and enforced under the authority of the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health. The bill prohibits the use of certain flame-retardant chemicals in certain products, including those designed for use by children. The bill states when replacement chemicals may be used in these product and provides exemptions to requirements. The bill requires a report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health in conjunction with the Fire Marshal. The bill requires certificates of compliance from persons or businesses selling products subject to this article, provides for injunctive relief for violations and provides for civil penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2121/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2121&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052226,"bill_number":"HB2127","title":"Relating to personal income taxes","description":"Relating to personal income taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2127/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2127&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052228,"bill_number":"HB2751","title":"Legalizing sport pool betting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow sports betting at West Virginia casinos; the state Lottery Commission is authorized to promulgate legislatives rule establishing sports betting and provides a legislative finding that federal government has no authority to prohibit sports betting in West Virginia; providing for a tax on bets and a special revenue account; and allowing incorporation of current laws and the promulgation of further requirements and fees for sports betting by legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2751/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2751&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1052230,"bill_number":"HB3034","title":"Exempting military retirement income from personal income tax after specified date","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from personal income tax military retirement income, including retirement income from the regular Armed Forces, Reserves and National Guard paid by the United States or by this state after December 31, 2016, including any survivorship annuities, to the extent included in gross income for federal income tax purposes for the taxable year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3034/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3034&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1052234,"bill_number":"HB2543","title":"Preventing the State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards and assessments","description":"Preventing the State Board of Education from implementing common core academic standards and assessments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2543/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2543&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1052235,"bill_number":"SB62","title":"Adjusting requirements for hiring school attendance directors","description":"Adjusting requirements for hiring school attendance directors","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB62/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=62&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1052236,"bill_number":"HB2371","title":"Relating to consumer protection of new manufactured home warranties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place upon the manufacturers of manufactured homes the duty to meet their obligations and responsibilities under the terms of the express warranties extended to the consumers in this state. The bill provides consumers additional remedies to enforce the warranties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2371/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2371&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1052239,"bill_number":"HB3042","title":"Clarifying the intent of gas royalty leases which required not less than 1/8th (12.5%) of the total amount paid to, received by or delivered to the owner","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the Legislature’s intention set forth in this bill which required not less than 1/8th (12.5%) of the total amount paid to, received by or delivered to the owner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3042/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3042&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052243,"bill_number":"HB2648","title":"Increasing penalties for manufacturing or transportation of a controlled substance in the presence of a minor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the minimum sentence by three years for individuals convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or transporting controlled substances in the presence of a minor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2648/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2648&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052245,"bill_number":"SB121","title":"Licensing practice of athletic training","description":"Licensing practice of athletic training","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB121/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=121&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1052246,"bill_number":"SB3","title":"Relating to venue for certain claims against state","description":"Relating to venue for certain claims against state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052247,"bill_number":"HB2165","title":"Relating to out of state physicians and surgeons traveling with sports teams within this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a physician or surgeon who is traveling with a sports team and is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine in another state to provide medical care to sports team members under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2165/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2165&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052248,"bill_number":"HB3082","title":"Establishing a different amount of annual leave for state employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a different amount of annual leave for state employees hired after June 30, 2017.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3082/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3082&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052251,"bill_number":"SB71","title":"Defining \"veteran\" as it pertains to veteran-owned business","description":"Defining \"veteran\" as it pertains to veteran-owned business","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 90, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB71/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=71&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052252,"bill_number":"HB2943","title":"Authorizing the Lottery Commission to introduce games whose winning tickets are determined by the outcome of a licensed horse race","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to introduce games whose winning tickets are determined by the outcome of a licensed horse race.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2943/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2943&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1052257,"bill_number":"HB2168","title":"Prohibiting counties and municipalities from adopting ordinances or regulations that base restrictions on the breed of a dog","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit municipalities and counties from enacting ordinances or regulations that base restrictions on the breed of a dog.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2168/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2168&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052258,"bill_number":"HB3086","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","description":"Relating to the West Virginia Economic Development Authority","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3086/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3086&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1052261,"bill_number":"HB2862","title":"Establishing the “Stay in State” tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the “Stay in the state Act” tax credit that allows residents of this state who remain in state after graduating with an undergraduate or associate degree from a state institution to be granted a tax credit for the total cost of tuition and interest for student loans used to obtain their degree; this tax credit is against personal property tax in West Virginia and is awarded over a ten-year period; employers are also allowed to claim the credit for employees that qualify for the credit; and in-state high schools, colleges and universities are required to inform and assist students with obtaining the tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2862/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2862&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1052262,"bill_number":"HB3099","title":"Providing counties the power to establish a county sales tax under certain circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties that contain municipalities with a home rule sales tax to also enact a sales tax equal to that of the municipality.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3099/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3099&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1052263,"bill_number":"SB22","title":"Adjusting tax on electric-generating capacity of wind turbines","description":"Adjusting tax on electric-generating capacity of wind turbines","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB22/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=22&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052267,"bill_number":"SB137","title":"Removing limitation on amount collected by county via hotel occupancy tax that may be used for medical care and emergency services","description":"Removing limitation on amount collected by county via hotel occupancy tax that may be used for medical care and emergency services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB137/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=137&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052270,"bill_number":"SB48","title":"Specifying forms of grandparent visitation","description":"Specifying forms of grandparent visitation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB48/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=48&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1052273,"bill_number":"HB2175","title":"Requiring recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card","description":"Requiring recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program be issued a photo identification card","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2175/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2175&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052277,"bill_number":"SB10","title":"Relating generally to PSC jurisdiction","description":"Relating generally to PSC jurisdiction","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 219, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=10&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052279,"bill_number":"HB2824","title":"Exempting State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt State Teachers Retirement System pension benefits from West Virginia personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2824/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2824&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1052280,"bill_number":"HB2990","title":"Requiring continuous monitoring of air, noise, dust and particulates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement the recommendations arising out of the studies required by the passage of sections twelve, twenty-two and twenty-three of the Natural Gas Horizontal Well Control Act passed by the Legislature December 14, 2011.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2990/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2990&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052282,"bill_number":"HB2821","title":"West Virginia Farm-to-Food Bank Tax Credit","description":"West Virginia Farm-to-Food Bank Tax Credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2821/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2821&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1052283,"bill_number":"HB2148","title":"Providing taxpayers repaying their own student loans a modification reducing federal adjusted gross in the amount of the interest paid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide taxpayers repaying their own student loans a modification reducing federal adjusted gross income in the amount of the interest paid, for personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2148/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2148&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1052284,"bill_number":"HB2386","title":"Exempting recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal from payment of the vehicle registration fee","description":"Exempting recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal from payment of the vehicle registration fee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2386/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2386&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Ferro"},
{"bill_id":1052287,"bill_number":"HB2865","title":"Relating to erroneous tax assessments and overpayments to the county","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a method by which aggrieved taxpayers, who believe that they were erroneously assessed or overpaid taxes based on an overestimation or unintentional mistake, may seek additional review by the State Auditor in order to reverse an adverse decision by a county commission. The bill clarifies that relief may be sought for overpayment of taxes by a taxpayer. The bill establishes a process to petition the Auditor for additional review of a county commission’s decision. The bill grants the Auditor express authority to order the county commission to make reimbursement or issue a tax credit where a county commission’s decision is found to be clearly erroneous. Finally, this bill grants the Auditor express authority to promulgate emergency rules in order to comply with this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2865/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2865&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1052290,"bill_number":"HB2965","title":"Relating to Capitol Complex security access","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons who regularly do business at Building 1 of the State Capitol Complex, the opportunity to get an exterior door access security card, after being subject to a background check and paying a $250 fee, upon approval of the Director of the Division of Protective Services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2965/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2965&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1052295,"bill_number":"SJR3","title":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","description":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1052296,"bill_number":"HB2825","title":"Requiring state institutions of higher education adopt policies concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking","description":"Requiring state institutions of higher education adopt policies concerning sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2825/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2825&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1052297,"bill_number":"SB139","title":"Changing qualifier for low income for homestead tax credit","description":"Changing qualifier for low income for homestead tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB139/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=139&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052299,"bill_number":"HB2841","title":"Requiring board members to have attended a board meeting to be compensated for the meeting","description":"Requiring board members to have attended a board meeting in order to be compensated for the meeting","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2841/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2841&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052300,"bill_number":"HB2662","title":"Prohibiting the waste of game animals, game birds or game fish","description":"Prohibiting the waste of game animals, game birds or game fish","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2662/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2662&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1052301,"bill_number":"HB2710","title":"Including unborn child or fetus in statute setting criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death","description":"Including unborn child or fetus in statute setting criminal penalties for child neglect resulting in death","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2710/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2710&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1052302,"bill_number":"HB2847","title":"Relating to the state’s Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver","description":"Relating to the state’s Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Intellectual/Developmental Disability Waiver","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2847/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2847&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052305,"bill_number":"SB15","title":"Including nurses employed by nursing homes in WV Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act","description":"Including nurses employed by nursing homes in WV Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB15/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=15&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1052310,"bill_number":"HB2556","title":"Requiring the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to prepare a “Coercive Federal Funds Report” on each budget bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to prepare a “Coercive Federal Funds Report” on each budget bill; to empower the Attorney General to bring suit in federal courts to enjoin the application of federal laws containing coercive federal funds; and to affirm that the policy of the State of West Virginia is that coercive federal funds are unconstitutional and violate the principles of federalism.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2556/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2556&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1052312,"bill_number":"SB76","title":"Relating to legislative members' retirement benefits","description":"Relating to legislative members' retirement benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB76/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=76&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1052314,"bill_number":"HB2907","title":"Relating to real property option to purchase contracts executed with lease agreements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish consumer protections for rent-to-own land contract.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2907/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2907&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1052315,"bill_number":"HB2435","title":"Relating to the disqualification of an employee for unemployment benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the disqualification of an employee for unemployment benefits for any week, or portion of a week in which he or she left or lost his or her job as a result of a strike.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2435/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2435&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052319,"bill_number":"HB3023","title":"Relating to public school education assessment of students for dyslexia and dyscalculia","description":"Relating to public school education assessment of students for dyslexia and dyscalculia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3023/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3023&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1052320,"bill_number":"HB2464","title":"Relating to disclaimers and exclusions of warranties in consumer transactions for goods","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale of used manufactured homes with “as is” warranties or sale with waivers of warranties as to defects disclosed by the merchant.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 44, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2464/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2464&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1052321,"bill_number":"HB2163","title":"Abolishing the Personal Income Tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to abolish the personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2163/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2163&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052324,"bill_number":"HB2208","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan","description":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2208/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2208&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052327,"bill_number":"HB2894","title":"Relating to the collection of taxes on wine and intoxicating liquors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that no wine or liquor excise tax will be collected on purchases of wine or intoxicating liquors in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the final purchase of the wine or intoxicating liquor is subject to the excise tax. The bill also provides that no liter tax will be collected on wine sold in the original sealed package for the purpose of resale, if the subsequent sale of the wine is subject to the liter tax. The bill also defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2894/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2894&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1052330,"bill_number":"HB2557","title":"Relating to tuition and fees at community and technical colleges","description":"Relating to tuition and fees at community and technical colleges","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2557/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2557&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1052331,"bill_number":"HB2995","title":"Permitting certain animal euthanasia technicians who have been certified by other states be certified animal euthanasia technicians in West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain animal euthanasia technicians who have been certified by other states be certified animal euthanasia technicians in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 180, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2995/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2995&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052334,"bill_number":"SB138","title":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from motor fuel excise tax","description":"Exempting heating oil for residential use from motor fuel excise tax","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB138/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=138&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052337,"bill_number":"HB2407","title":"Requiring that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby and providing a stipend for housing cost for certain officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that State Police officers be compensated for time when they are required to be on standby so that they may be called back to work if necessary and to provide a stipend for housing cost for officers that reside in and are assigned to the highest five counties according to median monthly housing cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2407/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2407&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052338,"bill_number":"SB57","title":"Relating to third-party litigation financing","description":"Requiring attorney source payment be disclosed in certain hearings","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB57/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=57&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052340,"bill_number":"HB2425","title":"Authorizing licensees authorized to sell growlers of nonintoxicating beer to offer complimentary samples","description":"Authorizing licensees authorized to sell growlers of nonintoxicating beer to offer complimentary samples","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2425/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2425&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052342,"bill_number":"SB89","title":"Creating educational expense tax credits","description":"Creating educational expense tax credits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB89/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=89&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052345,"bill_number":"HB2769","title":"Relating to the preservation of rights guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country, the choice of law used for contractual interpretations and choice of forum. The bill exempts businesses. The bill also makes legislative findings, states public policy, defines a term and provides a severability provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2769/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2769&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1052348,"bill_number":"HB2712","title":"Permitting persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit persons who have been issued state licenses to carry concealed deadly weapons to carry those weapons on the grounds of the State Capitol Complex, except for the third and fourth floors of the east wing of Building One.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2712/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2712&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1052349,"bill_number":"SB36","title":"Relating generally to DNA testing","description":"Relating generally to DNA testing","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 207, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB36/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=36&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1052350,"bill_number":"HB2414","title":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","description":"Allowing quarterly payment of real and personal property taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2414/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2414&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052356,"bill_number":"HB2304","title":"Relating to gasoline and fuel excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a refund of gasoline or fuel excise tax when fuel is consumed by a commercial vehicle while that vehicle is not operated upon the highways of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2304/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2304&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052357,"bill_number":"HB2130","title":"Relating to drug testing of legislators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require legislators to annually pass a drug test in order to receive any pay or expense reimbursement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2130/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2130&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1052359,"bill_number":"HB2339","title":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","description":"Intrastate Coal and Use Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2339/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2339&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052384,"bill_number":"HB2353","title":"Requiring the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of Highways to develop a formula for allocating road funds among districts, for the benefit of the counties; to make legislative findings; to require the commissioner to solicit and consider public comments; to require the commissioner to consider certain factors when developing the formula; and to require the commissioner to submit the formula to the Legislature for approval as a legislative rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2353/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2353&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052385,"bill_number":"HB3084","title":"Repealing the article of the code related to unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article of the code related to unfair trade practices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3084/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3084&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1052387,"bill_number":"SB58","title":"Providing cost-of-living adjustment to certain state retirees","description":"Providing cost-of-living adjustment to certain state retirees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB58/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=58&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052388,"bill_number":"HB2100","title":"Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation","description":"Recognizing those in active military service as residents for the purpose of obtaining concealed carry permits while stationed at a West Virginia military installation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2100/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2100&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1052391,"bill_number":"HB3072","title":"Relating to ending transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to end transfers to the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund; transfer funds remaining in the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund to the General Revenue Fund of the state during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017; provide exceptions for recoupment of certain expenditures for eligible facility modernization improvements from the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund; and close the Licensed Racetrack Modernization Fund and the Historic Resort Hotel Modernization Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3072/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3072&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1052392,"bill_number":"HB2583","title":"Relating to limitations on the use of wages and agency shop fees by employers and labor organization for political activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect an employee’s wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities without the express, written authorization of the employee. The bill makes clear that it is unlawful for any person to coerce or intimidate any employee into making a political contribution or engaging in political activities. The bill also makes it an unfair labor practice for any labor organization to use agency shop fees paid for by nonmembers for contributions or expenditures to influence an election without the authorization of the individual.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2583/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2583&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1052394,"bill_number":"HB2363","title":"Requiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification","description":"Requiring that a state employee with a commercial driver’s license have a current medical evaluation certification","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2363/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2363&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1052409,"bill_number":"HB2157","title":"Relating to school calendar","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the mandatory school instructional days from one hundred eighty days to minutes over a period of one hundred eighty days based upon the minimum amount of hours of instruction offered to students provided by state board rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2157/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2157&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052410,"bill_number":"HB2433","title":"Authorizing operators of a distillery or mini-distillery to offer for purchase and consumption liquor on the premises","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a distillery or mini-distillery to offer liquor for retail sale and consumption on or off the premises if a licensed Class A private club is operating on the premises.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2433/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2433&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Saira Blair"},
{"bill_id":1052415,"bill_number":"HB2132","title":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits to three months in a thirty-six month period","description":"Limiting able-bodied adults without dependents receipt of SNAP benefits to three months in a thirty-six month period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2132/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2132&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052416,"bill_number":"HB2125","title":"Reinstating service credit to certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"Reinstating service credit to certain members of the Public Employees Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2125/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2125&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052417,"bill_number":"SB148","title":"Permitting surface owners purchase mineral interests when they become subject to tax lien","description":"Permitting surface owners purchase mineral interests when they become subject to tax lien","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB148/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=148&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052419,"bill_number":"SB12","title":"Creating 5-year tax credits for businesses on post-coal mine sites","description":"Creating 5-year tax credits for businesses on post-coal mine sites","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=12&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1052420,"bill_number":"HB2350","title":"Deleting the language that remitted a portion of the alcoholic beverage tax to municipalities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give all taxes collected for sales of alcoholic beverages outside municipal limits to the counties only.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2350/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2350&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1052421,"bill_number":"HB2964","title":"Budget Stabilization Act of 2017","description":"The purpose of this bill is to implement several temporary tax increases to stabilize the state budget; including establishing a 3% food tax, increasing personal income tax rates; increasing tobacco taxes; and increasing the corporate net income tax rate; all to expire effective July 1, 2021.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2964/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2964&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1052424,"bill_number":"SB136","title":"Providing addition of mini-distillery does not change nature of agricultural property for building code and property tax classification purposes","description":"Providing addition of mini-distillery does not change nature of agricultural property for building code and property tax classification purposes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB136/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=136&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052426,"bill_number":"HB2416","title":"Increasing the tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credits allowed for rehabilitation of certified historic structures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2416/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2416&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1052430,"bill_number":"HB2210","title":"Increasing pay to teachers and service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay to teachers and service personnel by two percent the first year, two percent the second and one percent in the third year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2210/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2210&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1052431,"bill_number":"HB2887","title":"Relating to retirement and separation incentives","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Boards of Governors of institutions of higher education to develop retirement and incentive packages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2887/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2887&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1052434,"bill_number":"HB2216","title":"Making individuals responsible for the costs relating to the filing of excessive false complaints","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make individuals responsible for the costs relating to the filing of excessive false complaints with state agencies and departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2216/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2216&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1052437,"bill_number":"HB3004","title":"Relating to filling vacancies in certain offices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require vacancies in offices of state officials, United States Senators, Justices, judges, and magistrates to be filled with an individual of the same political party with which the individual vacating the office was affiliated at the time of his or her election to the vacated office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 80, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3004/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3004&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1052438,"bill_number":"HB2213","title":"Relating to compulsory school attendance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that five unexcused occasions on which a student is tardy for school may equal one unexcused absence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2213/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2213&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1052439,"bill_number":"HB2361","title":"Relating to the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","description":"Relating to the surcharge on fire and casualty insurance policies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2361/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2361&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052443,"bill_number":"HB2108","title":"Requiring school bus aides, who are trained in preventing bullying and providing a safe environment for students while being transported on a school bus, to be present on school buses","description":"Requiring school bus aides, who are trained in preventing bullying and providing a safe environment for students while being transported on a school bus, to be present on school buses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2108/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2108&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052447,"bill_number":"HB2855","title":"Relating to care, custody and visitation of pets involved in separation and divorce proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize courts to determine custody and visitation for pets in divorce proceedings and to allow for the inclusion of pet care, custody and visitation in property settlements and separation agreements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2855/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2855&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1052451,"bill_number":"HB3067","title":"Legalizing interactive gaming","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize Internet gaming managed and licensed through existing authorized gaming facilities in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3067/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3067&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1052453,"bill_number":"HB2755","title":"Requiring a seller of real property satisfy upon closing any unpaid charges owed","description":"Requiring a seller of real property satisfy upon closing any unpaid charges owed","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2755/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2755&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052454,"bill_number":"HB2772","title":"Requiring welders working in the State of West Virginia to meet certain certification requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require welders working in the State of West Virginia to meet certain certification requirements and to conform to national welding standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2772/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2772&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1052455,"bill_number":"HB2217","title":"Increasing the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled","description":"The purpose of this bill is to raise the maximum personal income tax exemption for persons over the age of sixty-five and for persons who are totally disabled from $8,000 to $16,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2217/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2217&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1052457,"bill_number":"HB2945","title":"Relating to exemptions from mandated immunizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide exemptions from mandatory immunizations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2945/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2945&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052459,"bill_number":"SB106","title":"Legalizing certain sport pool betting","description":"Legalizing certain sport pool betting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB106/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1052461,"bill_number":"SB47","title":"Requiring Defense Department advocacy groups be notified in abuse or neglect of military person's child","description":"Requiring Defense Department advocacy groups be notified in abuse or neglect of military person's child","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 33, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB47/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=47&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052463,"bill_number":"HB2340","title":"Relating to performance metrics for the West Virginia Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Division of Highways to develop performance standards and criteria to measure agency performance in all essential operations and to require the division to employ a management information system that will track the division’s past and current progress toward meeting performance standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2340/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2340&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052465,"bill_number":"HB2600","title":"Relating to the Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System","description":"The introduction of this bill was requested by the Consolidated Public Retirement System. The purpose of this bill is to add a definition for “vested” to Municipal Police and Fire Retirement System; and clarify duty/non-duty disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2600/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2600&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052468,"bill_number":"HB2511","title":"Establishing an industrial water extraction fee","description":"The purpose of this bill is establishing industrial water extraction fees. The bill places a penny fee on every gallon of water extracted for industrial use. The bill places an additional penny fee on every gallon of water extracted for industrial use that is transported over state roads. The bill requires measuring of water withdrawals by a specified method. The bill defines terms and provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2511/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2511&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052470,"bill_number":"HB2641","title":"Relating to pension benefits exempt from state income taxation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to treat natural resources police like all other law- enforcement and exempt them from state income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2641/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2641&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052471,"bill_number":"HB2399","title":"Creating the West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide low and moderate income workers with a refundable state tax credit based on the federal earned income tax credit. Current law provides for a nonrefundable tax credit based on federal poverty guidelines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2399/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2399&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052473,"bill_number":"SB41","title":"Increasing time school counselors spend on direct counseling","description":"Increasing time school counselors spend on direct counseling","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB41/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=41&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1052474,"bill_number":"HB2131","title":"Prohibiting the state from requiring persons with oil or gas rights connected to deep oil or gas wells to involuntarily integrate their interests","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the state from requiring persons with oil or gas rights connected to deep oil or gas wells to involuntarily integrate their interests in a drilling unit and to require a surface owner’s consent for operations or disturbances to the surface of the land in a drilling unit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2131/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2131&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052476,"bill_number":"HB2611","title":"Allowing a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer","description":"Allowing a person to be both a limited video lottery operator and retailer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2611/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2611&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1052480,"bill_number":"HB2356","title":"Relating to the approval of the Historic Landmarks Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the approval of the Historic Landmarks Commission for certain Municipal Planning Commission projects within a historic district designated by listing on the National Register of Historic Places.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2356/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2356&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1052481,"bill_number":"SB30","title":"Relating generally to hunting with dogs","description":"Relating generally to hunting with dogs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB30/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=30&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052482,"bill_number":"HB2391","title":"Establishing an arborists program for inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to train inmates as arborists and use them to inspect trees along state roads and highways for those in danger of falling onto the roads and highways.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2391/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2391&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1052485,"bill_number":"HB2436","title":"Suspending the implementation of the school aid formula until the year 2021","description":"The purpose of this bill is to suspend the implementation of the school aid formula for school district budgeting until the year 2021; requiring that all school systems be funded at the level established by the 2016-2017 budget during this period; and providing that the Legislature develop a new funding formula to be implemented for the budget year 2021-2022.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2436/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2436&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1052486,"bill_number":"SB97","title":"Creating fixed-income tax credit for low income seniors","description":"Creating fixed-income tax credit for low income seniors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB97/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=97&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052490,"bill_number":"HB2838","title":"Allowing military veterans who meet certain qualifications to qualify for examination for license as an emergency medical technician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military veterans who meet certain qualifications to qualify for examination for license as an emergency medical technician","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Military","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2838/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2838&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052491,"bill_number":"SB113","title":"Improper use or representation of service animals","description":"Improper use or representation of service animals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB113/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=113&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052498,"bill_number":"HB2193","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Future Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit deposits into the West Virginia Future Fund in years when certain state retirement systems are not funded to ninety percent or more of their actuarial accrued liabilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2193/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2193&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052500,"bill_number":"HB2716","title":"Imposing an indefinite moratorium on new business and occupancy or privilege taxes","description":"Imposing an indefinite moratorium on new business and occupancy or privilege taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2716/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2716&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1052501,"bill_number":"SB151","title":"Creating Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2018","description":"Creating Appropriation Supremacy Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB151/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=151&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052503,"bill_number":"SB103","title":"Establishing tax credits for certain physicians who locate in WV to practice","description":"Establishing tax credits for certain physicians who locate in WV to practice","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB103/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1052505,"bill_number":"HB3019","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend certain provisions of the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. It restates the legislative findings and purpose. The bill; requires a receipt for seized property from law enforcement and provides a procedure for replevin. The bill states purposes for forfeiture of property and the procedure for forfeiture. And the bill and provides that all moneys forfeited under the provisions of this article shall be distributed for the support of drug courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3019/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3019&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052508,"bill_number":"SCR1","title":"US Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Road","description":"US Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR1/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=1&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1052509,"bill_number":"HB2761","title":"Relating to qualifications of paraprofessionals, autism mentors and braille or sign support specialists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that paraprofessional, autism mentor and braille or sign support specialist qualify for early childhood classroom assistant teacher positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2761/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2761&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1052511,"bill_number":"HB2866","title":"Relating to social determinants of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize model Community Health Equity Initiative Demonstration Projects which use existing state and local resources to promote community health and well being. The bill authorizes the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health to establish projects with eligibility requirements; and provides for the administration of projects. Additionally, the bill establishes the Minority Health Advisory Team including its composition and duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2866/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2866&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052514,"bill_number":"HB2150","title":"Relating to the hunting of coyotes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit year-round hunting of coyotes using artificial light or night vision technology and to permit hunting of coyotes at any hour.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2150/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2150&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052516,"bill_number":"HB2944","title":"Requiring the Insurance Commissioner to regulate professional bondsmen","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the regulation of the bail bondsmen business by the Insurance Commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2944/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2944&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1052517,"bill_number":"SB56","title":"Increasing state employees' pay over 2-year period","description":"Increasing state employees' pay over 2-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB56/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=56&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052518,"bill_number":"HB2848","title":"Livable Home Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for modifications to homes made more accessible for an elderly person or a person with a disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2848/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2848&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1052520,"bill_number":"HB2483","title":"Requiring the Division of Juvenile Services to transfer to a correctional facility or regional jail any juvenile in its custody that has been transferred to adult jurisdiction of the circuit court and who reaches his or her eighteenth birthday","description":"Requiring the Division of Juvenile Services to transfer to a correctional facility or regional jail any juvenile in its custody that has been transferred to adult jurisdiction of the circuit court and who reaches his or her eighteenth birthday","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 49, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2483/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2483&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1052521,"bill_number":"HB2708","title":"Relating to a lawful method for a developmentally disabled person to purchase a base hunting license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow persons with developmental disabilities to receive a base hunting license and to satisfy the training requirements through a modified training course. This bill also authorizes person with developmental disabilities to lawfully hunt while accompanied and directly supervised by another hunter, and provides criminal penalties for violation of this subsection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2708/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2708&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052524,"bill_number":"HB2938","title":"Relating to deduction from jail sentence for litter cleanup","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for sentence reduction of jail inmates who participate in cleaning up litter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2938/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2938&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1052529,"bill_number":"SB81","title":"Determining assessed value of shares of natural resources property","description":"Determining assessed value of shares of natural resources property","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB81/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=81&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1052531,"bill_number":"HB2992","title":"Relating to civil asset forfeiture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state to prove that the owner of seized property has been convicted of a crime and that the seized property was substantially related to said crime before the state can perfect title to seized property; and require that the state return seized property to its owner if the state cannot meet its evidentiary burden.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2992/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2992&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1052532,"bill_number":"HB2374","title":"Requiring schools post signs displaying the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require schools to post signs displaying the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline number.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2374/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2374&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052548,"bill_number":"HB2593","title":"Relating to the placement of juvenile status offenders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a status offender may not be placed in a Division of Juvenile Services facility, unless the status offending child has run away from placement in a staff secure facility. The bill provides that in that event the court may order the juvenile placed in a Division of Juvenile Services facility pending further proceeding in the matter.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2593/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2593&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1052549,"bill_number":"SB59","title":"Creating fund to relieve municipalities and counties of certain fire-related cleanup and demolition","description":"Creating fund to relieve municipalities and counties of certain fire-related cleanup and demolition","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB59/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=59&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052552,"bill_number":"HB2159","title":"The Healthy and Safe Workplace Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new cause of action to deter workplace bullying. This bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to subject an employee to an abusive work environment that exists when the defendant, acting with malice, subjects an employee to abusive conduct so severe that it causes tangible harm to the employee. Further, this bill makes it an unlawful employment practice to retaliate in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner against an employee who has made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation or proceeding regarding bullying in the workplace.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2159/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2159&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052553,"bill_number":"SB98","title":"Creating incentives to consolidate local governments","description":"Creating incentives to consolidate local governments","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB98/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=98&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1052558,"bill_number":"HB2358","title":"Exempting a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt a percentage of social security benefits from personal income tax based on individual's overall amount of taxable income.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2358/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2358&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1052560,"bill_number":"HB2105","title":"Establishing the state parks instant lottery scratch-off game","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish within the West Virginia Lottery the State Parks Benefit Game, and to establish within the State Treasury the State Parks Lottery Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2105&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1052563,"bill_number":"SB123","title":"Funding veterans' programs and volunteer fire departments","description":"Funding veterans' programs and volunteer fire departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB123/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=123&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1052567,"bill_number":"HB2212","title":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","description":"West Virginia Firearms Freedom Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2212/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2212&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052569,"bill_number":"HB4019","title":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","description":"Budget Bill, making appropriations of public money out of the treasury in accordance with section fifty-one, article six of the Constitution","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4019/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4019&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1052571,"bill_number":"HB2149","title":"Establishing a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law enforcement services, and providing members of the West Virginia State Police a $580 salary increase at the end of two years of service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a minimum number of troopers to provide basic law- enforcement services. The bill further provides that the salary increase at the end of two years of service for members of the West Virginia State Police will increase from $500 to $580.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2149/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2149&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052575,"bill_number":"HB3002","title":"Relating to special licenses for the retail sale of wine at festivals or fairs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the special license term for the retail sale of wine at festivals or fairs one year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3002/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3002&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1052579,"bill_number":"SB13","title":"Raising age to purchase tobacco and related products to 21","description":"Raising age to purchase tobacco and related products to 21","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=13&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1052580,"bill_number":"SB16","title":"Increasing penalties for shoplifting","description":"Increasing penalties for shoplifting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB16/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=16&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1052583,"bill_number":"HB2632","title":"Allowing children in the custody of the state in any foster home, group home or other facility or residence to hunt and fish without a license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow children in the custody of the state in any foster home, group home or other facility or residence to hunt and fish without a license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2632/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2632&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052587,"bill_number":"HB2170","title":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","description":"Relating generally to horizontal well control standards","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2170/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2170&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052591,"bill_number":"HB2390","title":"Providing death penalty for first degree murder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a death penalty and procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2390/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2390&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1052594,"bill_number":"SB66","title":"Relating to in-state tuition rates for members of National Guard, military and reserve units","description":"Relating to in-state tuition rates for members of National Guard, military and reserve units","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB66/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=66&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052597,"bill_number":"HB2480","title":"Changing the way counties pay for regional jail inmates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide to counties an hourly cost when paying for the incarceration of inmates in regional jails instead of a daily rate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2480/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2480&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1052601,"bill_number":"HB2122","title":"Providing a tax credit for first time home buyers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit for first time home buyers. The bill establishes eligibility criteria and sets a maximum credit of $5,000.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2122/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2122&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1052603,"bill_number":"SB37","title":"Equalizing penalty for entering without breaking regardless of time of day","description":"Equalizing penalty for entering without breaking regardless of time of day","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 56, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB37/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=37&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1052604,"bill_number":"HB2988","title":"Clarifying the penalties for embezzlement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clearly define the penalties for embezzlement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2988/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2988&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1052609,"bill_number":"HB2566","title":"West Virginia Fresh Food Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state-funded institutions to purchase a minimum of twenty percent of fresh produce from in-state producers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2566/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2566&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1052612,"bill_number":"SB45","title":"Providing special license plates for realtors","description":"Providing special license plates for realtors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB45/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=45&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1052613,"bill_number":"SB128","title":"Establishing education expenses tax credit","description":"Establishing education expenses tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB128/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=128&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052619,"bill_number":"HB2888","title":"Removing the restriction on liquor licensees from having speakers outside or playing music outdoors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the restriction on liquor licenses from having speakers outside or playing music outdoors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2888/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2888&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052622,"bill_number":"HB2612","title":"Repealing section relating to unattended motor vehicles and penalties","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal §17C-14-1 relating to unattended motor vehicles; penalty.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 43, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2612/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2612&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052624,"bill_number":"SB19","title":"Requiring teachers to post online calendar of class activities","description":"Requiring teachers to post online calendar of class activities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB19/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=19&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052630,"bill_number":"SB2","title":"Reducing use of opiates","description":"Reducing use of opiates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052631,"bill_number":"HB2571","title":"Developing a resource for use by parents to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s expressive and receptive language acquisition","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Department of Education and the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to jointly select language developmental milestones from existing standardized norms for purposes of developing a resource for use by parents to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s expressive and receptive language acquisition and developmental stages toward English literacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2571/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2571&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1052635,"bill_number":"HB2104","title":"Requiring that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the State Board of Education require that public schools provide facilities for students of all faiths and religions to have a place of fellowship, prayer and worship.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2104&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1052637,"bill_number":"HB3011","title":"Changing the determination of just compensation to be paid to the landowner when eminent domain is used for a pipeline","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the determination of \"just compensation\" to be paid to the landowner when eminent domain is used for a pipeline and the pipeline does not connect directly to a residential or commercial end user. Currently the common law provides that the just compensation paid to the landowner is the value to the land owners of the interest taken before the pipeline was proposed. Under the bill the just compensation will be the higher of either the value to the landowner of the landowner's interest taken or the value of the pipeline to the person or entity seeking to use eminent domain for the pipeline. And regular payments contingent upon the value of the pipeline over time may be awarded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3011/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3011&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1052640,"bill_number":"SB18","title":"Relating generally to hiring of DOC and RJCFA correctional officers","description":"Relating generally to hiring of DOC and RJCFA correctional officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB18/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=18&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1052644,"bill_number":"HB2145","title":"Repealing provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the provision prohibiting employers from discriminating for use of tobacco products.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2145/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2145&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052647,"bill_number":"HB2201","title":"Save the Hospitals Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Save the Hospitals Act; exempting nonprofit hospitals that provide a certain amount of uncompensated care from sales tax and requiring West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority to promulgate rules to effectuate this section.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2201/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2201&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052650,"bill_number":"HB2802","title":"Permitting inspectors working within the Division of Dealer Services of the Division of Motor Vehicles to carry a concealed weapon on duty","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit inspectors working within the Division of Dealer Services of the Division of Motor Vehicles to carry a concealed weapon on duty.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2802/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2802&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1052653,"bill_number":"HB2336","title":"Reducing the number of pupils per school nurses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the ratio of pupils to school nurses employed by county boards of education from one per every 1,500 pupils in K through seventh grade to one per every 1,000 pupils.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2336/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2336&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1052656,"bill_number":"HB2524","title":"Improving the focus on school-level continuous improvement processes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to improve the focus on school-level continuous improvement processes led by the principal. The bill includes instructional leadership among the duties and responsibilities of principals and assistants and requires instruction in their certification requirements. The instruction must include the standards for high quality schools, the school accreditation process and strategic planning for continuous improvement. School systems are given the flexibility to establish their own systems of support and supervision of beginning principals and the current state mandated programs and processes are eliminated. The systems for delivering professional development are realigned to focus on the needs identified by schools in their strategic planning processes led by the principal, including those identified through professional personnel evaluations, and the state-level professional development plan is eliminated. In addition, the current Center for Professional Development, Principal’s Academy, and Department and Secretary of Education and the Arts are eliminated along with related programs that are no longer operational, and the various remaining divisions in the Department of Education and the Arts are transferred to other Departments except for the Educational Broadcasting Authority which will become an independent agency within the Executive branch.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2524/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2524&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1052657,"bill_number":"HB2099","title":"Defining the act of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious bodily injury as a felony; Erin's Law","description":"The purpose of this bill is to define the act of leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious bodily injury as a felony. The bill also establishes certain presumptions of knowledge based on the circumstances of a vehicle crash.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2099/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2099&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052662,"bill_number":"SB52","title":"Setting maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio at 1,500 pupils for each psychologist","description":"Setting maximum licensed school psychologist-pupil ratio at 1,500 pupils for each psychologist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB52/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=52&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1052664,"bill_number":"SB143","title":"Permitting DNR identification tag be used to identify trap","description":"Permitting DNR identification tag be used to identify trap","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 163, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB143/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=143&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052666,"bill_number":"SB86","title":"Permitting sale of home-based, micro-processed foods at farmers markets","description":"Permitting sale of home-based, micro-processed foods at farmers markets","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB86/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=86&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052673,"bill_number":"SB50","title":"Reporting by Supreme Court Administrator","description":"Reporting by Supreme Court Administrator","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB50/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=50&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1052674,"bill_number":"SB107","title":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","description":"Establishing Mental Health, Veteran and Service Members Court","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB107/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1052676,"bill_number":"HB2942","title":"Prohibiting insurers from cancelling or failing to renew insurance policies do to the mere filing of a claim that was later denied","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit insurers from cancelling insurance policies doe to the mere filing of a claim that was later denied or to the policy holders inquiry about whether a loss is covered under the policy. The bill permits the cancellation of policies for numerous frivolous or unfounded claims.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2942/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2942&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1052681,"bill_number":"HB2742","title":"School Consolidation Task Force","description":"School Consolidation Task Force","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2742/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2742&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052683,"bill_number":"SB40","title":"Requiring certain election expenditure disclosures","description":"Requiring certain election expenditure disclosures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB40/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=40&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1052686,"bill_number":"HB2693","title":"Relating to state ownership of wildlife","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the definition of wildlife consistent with the existing definition of wildlife contained in WV Code §20-1-2.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 170, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2693/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2693&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052689,"bill_number":"HB2102","title":"Allowing a group of affiliated voters to become a recognized political party under certain criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a group to become a recognized political party if the group’s candidate receives one percent of the votes in an election for any one of six statewide offices, including that of Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Attorney General or Commissioner of Agriculture; to allow a group of affiliated voters to become a recognized political party if five thousand or more individuals have identified as a member of the group on their current voter registration forms; and to require voting registration forms to provide a space for individuals who do not select a political party affiliation to write the name of a group of affiliated of voters to which they belong.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2102/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2102&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1052693,"bill_number":"HB2489","title":"Requiring a transfer from reappropriated revenue accounts to General Revenue Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Treasurer to transfer fifty percent of the unencumbered balance of each reappropriated revenue account in the State Treasury to the General Fund, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2489/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2489&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1052697,"bill_number":"SB152","title":"Budget Bill","description":"Budget Bill","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 12, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB152/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=152&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1052699,"bill_number":"HB3083","title":"Replacing annual and sick leave for state employees with personal leave","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate annual and sick leave for state employees. The bill replaces those two types of leave with personal leave. The bill establishes a different amount of personal leave for employees hired after June 30, 2017. The bill decreases the amount of personal leave time an employee may carry-forward.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3083/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3083&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052702,"bill_number":"HB2172","title":"Providing that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that school nutrition plans include take home meals for low income students or any student who requests take home meals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2172/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2172&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052706,"bill_number":"HB2613","title":"Allowing state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state, county or municipal employees with a license to carry a concealed weapon to possess a firearm at any time in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2613/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2613&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1052708,"bill_number":"HB2837","title":"Relating to the collection of municipal sales tax by vendors of goods and services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt vendors delivering goods by common carrier from requirements to collect municipal sales tax and to provide that vendors delivering goods or services directly to a purchaser may only be required to collect tax if the vendor knows or has reason to know that the point of delivery is located within a taxing municipality’s boundaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2837/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2837&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1052709,"bill_number":"HB2173","title":"Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service","description":"Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2173/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2173&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052715,"bill_number":"SB24","title":"Requiring DNR study use of nonemployee workforce to perform improvements","description":"Requiring DNR study use of nonemployee workforce to perform improvements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB24/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=24&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052717,"bill_number":"HB2189","title":"Exempting disabled veterans from campground rental fees during certain times","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt disabled veterans from campground rental fees from the day after Labor day until four days prior to Memorial Day. The bill provides rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2189/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2189&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1052733,"bill_number":"HB2698","title":"Providing certain notice to civil service exempt employees dismissed from employment due to change in administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide to any at-will, civil service exempt employee, dismissed from a job due to a change in administration, a minimum notice and time to vacate his or her office.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2698/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2698&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1052737,"bill_number":"HB2809","title":"Relating to basic state aid to public education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an adjustment to the allocated state aid share to any county on account of, and in the amount of, payments or contributions in lieu of property tax distributed from the sheriff to the county board of education as a result of payment in lieu of tax agreements first entered into on or after July 1, 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2809/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2809&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052738,"bill_number":"SB132","title":"Supplemental appropriation from surplus balance to DHHR Division of Tobacco Education Program","description":"Supplemental appropriation from surplus balance to DHHR Division of Tobacco Education Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB132/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=132&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1052740,"bill_number":"HB2778","title":"Relating to licensure of behavioral health centers and behavioral health consumer rights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize, with amendment, as one rule, the legislative rules contained in title sixty-four, series eleven and series seventy-four of the code of state rules relating to licensure of behavioral health centers (64 CSR 11) and behavioral health consumer rights, (64 CSR 74).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2778/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2778&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052744,"bill_number":"HB2142","title":"Providing a salary increase for special education teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a salary increase for special education teachers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2142/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2142&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1052749,"bill_number":"SB32","title":"Creating grant fund to encourage film and entertainment production in WV","description":"Creating grant fund to encourage film and entertainment production in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB32/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=32&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052752,"bill_number":"HB2477","title":"Developing a special hiring procedure for personnel positions in the Division of Highways","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Commissioner of the West Virginia Division of Highways and the Director of the West Virginia Division of Personnel to collaborate to develop a special hiring process for Division of Highways positions; to exempt the West Virginia Division of Highways from regular State Personnel Board Procedures upon implementation of the special hiring process; to establish requirements for the special hiring process; and to establish reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2477/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2477&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1052753,"bill_number":"HB2531","title":"Allowing military personnel and reservists the additional five-year period to enter upon or recover land already allowed to infants and the insane","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military personnel and reservists the additional five-year period to enter upon or recover land already allowed to infants and the insane.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2531/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2531&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052756,"bill_number":"SB33","title":"Creating WV Motorsports Committee","description":"Creating WV Race Relations Committee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB33/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=33&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052762,"bill_number":"HB2975","title":"Authorizing the change of charging 911 fees to land line telephone bills to being charged to electric bills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the change of the charging 911 fees from land line telephone bills to electric bills.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2975/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2975&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1052763,"bill_number":"HB3007","title":"Requiring paving contracts for state highways to have special requirements to prevent potholes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require paving contracts for state highways to have special requirements to prevent potholes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3007/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3007&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052766,"bill_number":"SB116","title":"Providing court costs collected under Second Chance Driver's License Program are not subject to 5 percent offset","description":"Providing court costs collected under Second Chance Driver's License Program are not subject to 5 percent offset","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB116/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=116&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1052771,"bill_number":"SB14","title":"Permitting guided bear hunting","description":"Permitting guided bear hunting","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=14&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052772,"bill_number":"SB28","title":"Relating to hiring of school personnel","description":"Relating to hiring of school personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB28/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=28&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052774,"bill_number":"SB20","title":"Requiring election of State BOE members","description":"Requiring election of State BOE members","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB20/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=20&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1052779,"bill_number":"HB2927","title":"Transferring certain revenues derived from racetrack video lottery and racetrack table games","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer all the funds now existing or created in the future in the Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the Excess Lottery Revenue Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2927/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2927&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1052782,"bill_number":"HB2488","title":"Relating to the forfeiture of unencumbered funds in special revenue accounts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for the forfeiture of unencumbered funds in special revenue accounts and repayment of certain percentages of the special revenue accounts to the General Revenue Fund, if these accounts have been inactive for designated periods. The bill also prohibits expenditures from these accounts pending the forfeiture of the funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2488/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2488&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1052784,"bill_number":"HB2330","title":"Prohibiting the sale of paraphernalia designed or marketed for use with controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit sale of paraphernalia designed or marketed for use with controlled substances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2330/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2330&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1052799,"bill_number":"HB2952","title":"Relating to the right of municipalities and counties to buy real estate for delinquent taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the right of municipalities and counties to buy real estate for delinquent taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2952/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2952&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1052800,"bill_number":"SB67","title":"Exempting DNR police officers' pensions from state income tax","description":"Exempting DNR police officers' pensions from state income tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB67/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=67&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1052803,"bill_number":"HB2324","title":"Requiring that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers","description":"color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to require that patching repair of hard surfaced roads, highways and streets be by use of mechanical rollers for smoother final repair unless an emergency situation requires a different method.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2324/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2324&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1052806,"bill_number":"HB2493","title":"Granting a veteran with a hundred percent service-connected disability a $10,000 exemption from the assessed value for one vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant a veteran with a hundred percent service-connected disability a $10,000 exemption from the assessed value for one vehicle that is not used for commercial purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2493/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2493&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":1052808,"bill_number":"HB2826","title":"Eliminating provisions and repealing statutes related to the West Virginia Health Information Network","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate provisions and repeal statutes related to the West Virginia Health Information Network and health information exchanges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2826/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2826&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1052810,"bill_number":"HB2372","title":"Reestablishing prevailing wages for certain state government contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restore prevailing wages for certain government contracts to state law. This bill reinstates the Prevailing Wage Law that was in effect until its repeal in 2016.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2372/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2372&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1052815,"bill_number":"SB126","title":"Creating earned income tax credit for low income workers","description":"Creating earned income tax credit for low income workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Tax Reform","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Tax Reform","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB126/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=126&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052816,"bill_number":"HB2861","title":"Authorizing a medical power of attorney representative to sign a binding arbitration agreement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize a medical power of attorney representative to sign a binding arbitration agreement with an extended care facility operated in conjunction with a hospital, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home and their related entities and employees.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2861/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2861&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1052819,"bill_number":"SJR4","title":"Protection of Electronic Communication and Data Amendment","description":"Protection of Electronic Communication and Data Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1052826,"bill_number":"HB2983","title":"Granting priority to roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for roadways prone to recurring floods that hinder ingress and egress","description":"Granting priority to roadway construction, reconstruction and maintenance for roadways prone to recurring floods that hinder ingress and egress","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 225, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2983/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2983&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1052839,"bill_number":"HB2872","title":"Relating to changes in distribution of net terminal income, excess net terminal income and excess lottery fund","description":"Relating to changes in distribution of net terminal income, excess net terminal income and excess lottery fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2872/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2872&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1052863,"bill_number":"SB68","title":"Creating Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act","description":"Creating Returning Veterans and Displaced Miners Jobs Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To Workforce","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Workforce","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB68/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=68&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1052875,"bill_number":"SB6","title":"Establishing education savings accounts for WV students","description":"Establishing education savings accounts for WV students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senator Maynard requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=6&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1052887,"bill_number":"HB2177","title":"Exempting all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof from having to obtain a hunting, trapping fishing license","description":"Exempting all veterans of the Armed Forces or any reserve component thereof from having to obtain a hunting, trapping fishing license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2177/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2177&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1052901,"bill_number":"HB2106","title":"Creating a domestic violence registry","description":"Creating a domestic violence registry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2106/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2106&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1052913,"bill_number":"SB87","title":"Allowing purchase of Class XS resident senior hunting, fishing and trapping licenses at age 65","description":"Allowing purchase of Class XS resident senior hunting, fishing and trapping licenses at age 65","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB87/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=87&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1052937,"bill_number":"HB2335","title":"Protecting academic freedom in higher education","description":"Protecting academic freedom in higher education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2335/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2335&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1052949,"bill_number":"HB2161","title":"Relating to purchasing requirements for the Division of Highways","description":"Relating to purchasing requirements for the Division of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2161/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2161&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1053122,"bill_number":"HB3010","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly expose another individual to HIV","description":"Making it a felony to knowingly expose another individual to HIV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB3010/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=3010&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1053156,"bill_number":"SB8","title":"Permitting county boards of education to base certain workforce decisions on individual's qualifications","description":"Permitting county boards of education to base certain workforce decisions on individual's qualifications","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=8&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1053168,"bill_number":"SB195","title":"Board of Licensed Dietitians rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements","description":"Board of Licensed Dietitians rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB195/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=195&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053173,"bill_number":"SB201","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB201/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053177,"bill_number":"SB177","title":"DHHR rule relating to informal and relative family child care home registration","description":"DHHR rule relating to informal and relative family child care home registration","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB177/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=177&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053182,"bill_number":"SB223","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to Amusement Rides and Amusement Attractions Safety Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB223/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=223&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053188,"bill_number":"SB203","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists and pharmacy interns","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists and pharmacy interns","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB203/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=203&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053195,"bill_number":"SB162","title":"DEP rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","description":"DEP rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB162/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=162&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053200,"bill_number":"SB224","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to Elevator Safety Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB224/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=224&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053207,"bill_number":"SB235","title":"Lottery Commission rule relating to state lottery rules","description":"Lottery Commission rule relating to state lottery rules","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 237","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB235/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=235&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053213,"bill_number":"SB253","title":"Relating generally to associate of science degrees which target workforce needs","description":"Relating generally to associate of science degrees which target workforce needs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB253/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=253&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1053217,"bill_number":"SB164","title":"DEP rule relating to underground storage tanks","description":"DEP rule relating to underground storage tanks","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB164/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=164&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053229,"bill_number":"SB158","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB158/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=158&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053233,"bill_number":"SB179","title":"DHHR rule relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance","description":"DHHR rule relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB179/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=179&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053240,"bill_number":"SB251","title":"Relating to administration of Naloxone or other approved opioid antagonist by first responders","description":"Relating to administration of Naloxone or other approved opioid antagonist by first responders","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB251/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=251&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1053257,"bill_number":"SB154","title":"Authorizing Department of Administration to promulgate legislative rules","description":"Department of Administration rule relating to parking","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 140, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB154/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=154&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053263,"bill_number":"HB4025","title":"Permitting reciprocity for licensure as a pharmacy technician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the Board of Pharmacy to license individuals as a pharmacy technician if certain requirements are met.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 182, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4025/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4025&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1053270,"bill_number":"SB157","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from municipal solid waste","description":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from municipal solid waste","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB157/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=157&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053274,"bill_number":"SB202","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB202/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=202&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053284,"bill_number":"SB185","title":"Board of Accountancy rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct","description":"Board of Accountancy rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB185/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=185&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053293,"bill_number":"SB204","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to centralized prescriptions processing","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to centralized prescriptions processing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB204/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=204&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053298,"bill_number":"SB159","title":"DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"DEP rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB159/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=159&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053317,"bill_number":"SB161","title":"DEP rule relating to surface mining reclamation","description":"DEP rule relating to surface mining reclamation","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB161/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=161&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053320,"bill_number":"SB206","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB206/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=206&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053324,"bill_number":"SB192","title":"Agriculture rule relating to charges for inspection services","description":"Agriculture rule relating to charges for inspection services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB192/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=192&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053333,"bill_number":"HB4029","title":"Increasing pay for social workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay of the state’s social workers to assist with recruitment and retention issues.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4029/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4029&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1053338,"bill_number":"SB212","title":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers and sales persons and conduct of brokerage business","description":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers and sales persons and conduct of brokerage business","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB212/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=212&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053349,"bill_number":"SB167","title":"DHHR rule relating to public water systems","description":"DHR rule relating to public water systems","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB167/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=167&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053356,"bill_number":"SB198","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians","description":"Board of Medicine rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB198/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=198&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053362,"bill_number":"SB174","title":"DHHR rule relating to family child care facility licensing","description":"DHHR rule relating to family child care facility licensing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB174/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=174&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053367,"bill_number":"HJR101","title":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution giving the Legislature the sole authority to determine what funds are necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the legislative, executive and judicial departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1053371,"bill_number":"SB183","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to protocol for law enforcement to domestic violence","description":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to protocol for law enforcement to domestic violence","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 181","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB183/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=183&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053379,"bill_number":"HB4030","title":"Requiring recycling of metal if cost effective","description":"Requiring recycling of metal if cost effective","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4030/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4030&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1053386,"bill_number":"SB213","title":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to schedule of fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB213/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=213&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053392,"bill_number":"SB242","title":"Requiring health insurance providers provide coverage for certain Lyme disease treatment","description":"Requiring health insurance providers provide coverage for certain Lyme disease treatment","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 124, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB242/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=242&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053398,"bill_number":"SB234","title":"DNR rule relating to wildlife disease management","description":"DNR rule relating to wildlife disease management","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB234/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=234&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053404,"bill_number":"SB178","title":"DHHR rule relating to out-of-school-time child care center licensing","description":"DHHR rule relating to out-of-school-time child care center licensing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB178/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=178&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053416,"bill_number":"SB186","title":"Agriculture rule relating to animal disease control","description":"Agriculture rule relating to animal disease control","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB186/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=186&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053420,"bill_number":"SB169","title":"DHHR rule relating to WV clearance for access","description":"DHHR rule relating to WV clearance for access","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB169/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=169&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053429,"bill_number":"SB220","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to schedule of fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB220/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=220&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053435,"bill_number":"SB217","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to vote by mail pilot project phase 2","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to vote by mail pilot project phase 2","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB217/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=217&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053439,"bill_number":"SB189","title":"Agriculture rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry","description":"Agriculture rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB189/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=189&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053447,"bill_number":"SB227","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to registration of weighing and measuring devices used by businesses in commercial transactions","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to registration of weighing and measuring devices used by businesses in commercial transactions","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB227/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=227&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053453,"bill_number":"SB197","title":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants","description":"Board of Medicine rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB197/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=197&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053467,"bill_number":"SB187","title":"Agriculture rule relating to auctioneers","description":"Agriculture rule relating to auctioneers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB187/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=187&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053475,"bill_number":"SR4","title":"Honoring life of Dr. Harry Warren Boggs","description":"Honoring life of Dr. Harry Warren Boggs","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053480,"bill_number":"HB4022","title":"Exempting the consumer sales and service tax and use tax for services for the repair, remodeling and maintenance of certain aircraft","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from the consumer sales and service tax and use tax for certain services and tangible personal property sold for the repair, remodeling and maintenance of aircraft operated under a fractional ownership program.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4022/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4022&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1053484,"bill_number":"SB239","title":"Tax Department rule relating to property tax transfer","description":"Tax Department rule relating to property tax transfer","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 237","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB239/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=239&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053500,"bill_number":"HJR102","title":"Business Inventory Exemption Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to exempt personal property held in inventory by a business, and business equipment owned by a business from taxation. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR102/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1053507,"bill_number":"HB4028","title":"Allowing funding allotted for treatment supervision of drug offenders to be applied to participants in the Adult Drug Court Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow funding allotted for treatment supervision of drug offenders to be applied to participants in the Adult Drug Court Program. The bill provides that the Administrative Office of the Supreme Court of Appeals be involved in certain specific duties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4028/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4028&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1053552,"bill_number":"HB4032","title":"Withholding pay of a legislator who misses an entire floor session","description":"Withholding pay of a legislator who misses an entire floor session","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4032/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4032&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1053559,"bill_number":"SB249","title":"Relating to felony possession of stolen firearm with altered serial number","description":"Relating to felony possession of stolen firearm with altered serial number","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB249/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=249&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1053567,"bill_number":"SB180","title":"State Fire Commission rule relating to electrician licensing","description":"State Fire Commission rule relating to electrician licensing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB180/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=180&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053572,"bill_number":"SB166","title":"DHHR rule relating to food establishments","description":"DHHR rule relating to food establishments","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB166/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=166&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053579,"bill_number":"SB225","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to employer wage bonds","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to employer wage bonds","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB225/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=225&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053583,"bill_number":"SB222","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to bedding and upholstered furniture","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to bedding and upholstered furniture","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB222/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=222&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053590,"bill_number":"HB4026","title":"Exempting cashiers from licensure under the Larry W. Border Pharmacy Practice Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt cashiers from licensure under the Larry W. Border Pharmacy Practice Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4026/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4026&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1053595,"bill_number":"SB168","title":"DHHR rule relating to emergency medical services","description":"DHHR rule relating to emergency medical services","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB168/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=168&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053601,"bill_number":"SB184","title":"Authorizing DOT promulgate legislative rules","description":"DOH rule relating to disposal, lease and management of real property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 144, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB184/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=184&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053607,"bill_number":"SB191","title":"Agriculture rule relating to inspection of nontraditional, domesticated animals","description":"Agriculture rule relating to inspection of nontraditional, domesticated animals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB191/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=191&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053614,"bill_number":"HB4020","title":"Making technical corrections in the code when referencing chapter 49","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make technical corrections in the code when referencing chapter 49 of the code. Chapter 49 was reorganized and renumbered in 2015 and certain references to that chapter in other portions of the code are required to be changed to reflect the new code sections. The bill also defines a term.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 37, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4020/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4020&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1053622,"bill_number":"SB233","title":"DNR rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses","description":"DNR rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB233/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=233&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053626,"bill_number":"SB194","title":"Athletic Commission rule relating to regulation of mixed martial arts","description":"Athletic Commission rule relating to regulation of mixed martial arts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB194/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=194&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053635,"bill_number":"SB246","title":"Increasing penalty for burglary under certain circumstances","description":"Increasing penalty for burglary under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB246/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=246&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1053641,"bill_number":"SB176","title":"DHHR rule relating to child placing agencies","description":"DHHR rule relating to child placing agencies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB176/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=176&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053648,"bill_number":"SB155","title":"DEP rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"DEP rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB155/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=155&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053657,"bill_number":"SB221","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to Zipline and Canopy Tour Responsibility Act","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to Zipline and Canopy Tour Responsibility Act","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB221/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=221&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053667,"bill_number":"SB238","title":"Tax Department rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","description":"Tax Department rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 237","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB238/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=238&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053672,"bill_number":"HB4021","title":"Creating \"Right to Shop\" a process which permits a person to search for highest value health care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to. permit an individual to shop for the highest value care to receive health care which may make that individual eligible for a monetary incentive. The bill creates a new article designated as “Right to Shop” and provides definitions, establishes a Comparable Health Care Service Incentive Program, beginning January 1, 2019; requires insurance carriers to develop health care transparency tools; permits patient freedom and choice to seek health care insurance; requires price transparency; and requires the Public Employees Insurance Agency to conduct an analysis of the cost effectiveness of implementing an incentive-based program for current enrollees and retirees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4021/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4021&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1053678,"bill_number":"SB163","title":"Authorizing DEP promulgate legislative rules","description":"DEP rule relating to hazardous waste management system","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 141, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB163/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=163&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053683,"bill_number":"SB209","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists relating to rules for licensure as psychologist and/or school psychologist","description":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists relating to rules for licensure as psychologist and/or school psychologist","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB209/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=209&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053691,"bill_number":"SB237","title":"Authorizing Department of Revenue promulgate legislative rules","description":"Tax Department rule relating to farm to food bank tax credit","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 146, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB237/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=237&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053708,"bill_number":"SB173","title":"DHHR rule relating to child care centers licensing","description":"DHHR rule relating to child care centers licensing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB173/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=173&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053712,"bill_number":"SB243","title":"Increasing number of Berkeley County magistrates","description":"Increasing number of Berkeley County magistrates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB243/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=243&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053719,"bill_number":"SB232","title":"DNR rule relating to special migratory game bird hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to special migratory game bird hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB232/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=232&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053724,"bill_number":"SB153","title":"Department of Administration rule relating to state-owned vehicles","description":"Department of Administration rule relating to state-owned vehicles","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 154","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB153/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=153&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053741,"bill_number":"SB207","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to controlled substances monitoring program","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to controlled substances monitoring program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB207/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=207&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053748,"bill_number":"SB171","title":"DHHR rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses","description":"DHHR rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB171/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=171&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053757,"bill_number":"SR5","title":"Recognizing public service of Anne Palmer","description":"Recognizing public service of Anne Palmer","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053766,"bill_number":"SB226","title":"Division of Labor rule relating to registration of service persons and agencies","description":"Division of Labor rule relating to registration of service persons and agencies","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB226/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=226&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053771,"bill_number":"SB170","title":"DHHR rule relating to development of methodologies to examine needs for substance use and disorder treatment facilities","description":"DHHR rule relating to development of methodologies to examine needs for substance use and disorder treatment facilities","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB170/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=170&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053777,"bill_number":"SB175","title":"DHHR rule relating to family child care home registration requirements","description":"DHHR rule relating to family child care home registration requirements","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB175/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=175&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053785,"bill_number":"HB4027","title":"Creating an education permit for allopathic physician resident","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an education permit for an allopathic physician resident. .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 183, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4027/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4027&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1053791,"bill_number":"SB172","title":"Health Care Authority rule relating to financial disclosure","description":"Health Care Authority rule relating to financial disclosure","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 165","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB172/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=172&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053812,"bill_number":"SB210","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to code of conduct","description":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to code of conduct","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB210/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=210&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053816,"bill_number":"SB182","title":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification","description":"Governor's Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 181","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB182/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=182&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053838,"bill_number":"SB241","title":"Relating to used motor vehicle warranties","description":"Relating to used motor vehicle warranties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB241/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=241&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053843,"bill_number":"SB160","title":"DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards","description":"DEP rule relating to ambient air quality standards","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB160/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=160&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053849,"bill_number":"HCR2","title":"U. S. Marine Corps PFC James Ralph Heeter Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Marine Corps PFC James Ralph Heeter Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR2/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=2&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1053856,"bill_number":"SB214","title":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers and instructors","description":"Real Estate Commission rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers and instructors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB214/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=214&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053861,"bill_number":"SB205","title":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"Board of Pharmacy rule relating to Uniform Controlled Substances Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB205/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=205&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053871,"bill_number":"SB219","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians","description":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB219/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=219&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053874,"bill_number":"SB254","title":"Expanding finance board's discretion to include subsidies from Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund in its financial plans for certain employees","description":"Expanding finance board's discretion to include subsidies from Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund in its financial plans for certain employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB254/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=254&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1053890,"bill_number":"HB4024","title":"Relating generally to direct cremation or direct burial expenses for indigent persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rewrite and change the direct cremation and direct burial expenses for indigent persons. The bill decreases the amount the Department of Health and Human Resources may pay for cremation or burial from $1,250 to $1,000. The bill makes certain relatives of the indigent person liable for direct cremation or direct burial expenses. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Resources to recover direct cremation or direct burial expenses from relatives liable for those costs. The bill requires affidavits be signed and filed. The bill makes direct cremation the preferred method and provides an exception. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes a criminal penalty. §9-5-18 is repealed. §9-5-9 has been completely rewritten; therefore, it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 120, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4024/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4024&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1053896,"bill_number":"SB165","title":"Authorizing DHHR promulgate legislative rules","description":"DHHR rule relating to hospital licensure","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB165/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=165&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1053900,"bill_number":"SB229","title":"DNR rule relating to hunting, fishing, and other outfitters and guides","description":"DNR rule relating to hunting, fishing, and other outfitters and guides","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB229/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=229&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1054058,"bill_number":"SB215","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to procedures for canvassing elections","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to procedures for canvassing elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB215/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=215&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1054324,"bill_number":"SB252","title":"Requiring schools provide elective course on certain religious texts","description":"Requiring schools provide elective course on certain religious texts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB252/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=252&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1054460,"bill_number":"SB156","title":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","description":"DEP rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 163","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB156/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=156&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1054725,"bill_number":"SB245","title":"Prohibiting use of communication facility in commission of felony","description":"Prohibiting use of communication facility in commission of felony","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB245/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=245&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1054858,"bill_number":"SB193","title":"Athletic Commission rule relating to administrative rules of WV State Athletic Commission","description":"Athletic Commission rule relating to administrative rules of WV State Athletic Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB193/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=193&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1054991,"bill_number":"SB228","title":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines","description":"Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB228/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=228&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1055126,"bill_number":"SB247","title":"Relating to crime of attempted murder","description":"Relating to crime of attempted murder","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB247/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=247&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1055528,"bill_number":"SB244","title":"Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities","description":"Specifying conditions for unlawful possession of firearm at school-sponsored activities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 69, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB244/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=244&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1055660,"bill_number":"SB218","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to organization, operation and licensing of veterinarians","description":"Board of Veterinary Medicine rule relating to organization, operation and licensing of veterinarians","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB218/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=218&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1055802,"bill_number":"SB240","title":"Tax Department rule relating to municipal sales and service and use tax administration","description":"Tax Department rule relating to municipal sales and service and use tax administration","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 237","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB240/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=240&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1055935,"bill_number":"SB208","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to fees","description":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists rule relating to fees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB208/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=208&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1056339,"bill_number":"SB216","title":"Secretary of State rule relating to procedures for handling ballots and counting write-in votes for optical scan ballots","description":"Secretary of State rule relating to procedures for handling ballots and counting write-in votes for optical scan ballots","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB216/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=216&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1056473,"bill_number":"HB4031","title":"Requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to make available an electronic proof of motor vehicle registration","description":"Requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to make available an electronic proof of motor vehicle registration","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4031/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4031&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1057273,"bill_number":"SB190","title":"Agriculture rule relating to WV apiary law","description":"Agriculture rule relating to WV apiary law","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB190/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=190&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057420,"bill_number":"SB230","title":"Authorizing Department of Commerce promulgate legislative rules","description":"DNR rule relating to controlling public land corporation's sale, lease, exchange, or transfer of land or minerals","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 145, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB230/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=230&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057456,"bill_number":"SB231","title":"DNR rule relating to general hunting","description":"DNR rule relating to general hunting","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 230","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB231/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=231&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057495,"bill_number":"SB181","title":"Authorizing MAPS promulgate legislative rules","description":"State Fire Commission rule relating to hazardous substance emergency response training programs","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 143, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB181/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=181&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057618,"bill_number":"HB4023","title":"Relating to the regulation of dialysis technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the regulation of dialysis technicians.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 181, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4023/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4023&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1057658,"bill_number":"SB199","title":"Board of Optometry rule relating to rules of WV Board of Optometry","description":"Board of Optometry rule relating to rules of WV Board of Optometry","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB199/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=199&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057744,"bill_number":"SB250","title":"Relating to crime of aggravated malicious wounding","description":"Relating to crime of aggravated malicious wounding","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB250/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=250&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1057785,"bill_number":"SB236","title":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"Racing Commission rule relating to thoroughbred racing","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for S. B. 237","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB236/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=236&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057828,"bill_number":"SB196","title":"Board of Hearing Aid Dealers rule relating to governing WV Board of Hearing Aid Dealers","description":"Board of Hearing Aid Dealers rule relating to governing WV Board of Hearing Aid Dealers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB196/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=196&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057869,"bill_number":"SB200","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB200/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=200&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057930,"bill_number":"SB188","title":"Agriculture rule relating to noxious weeds","description":"Agriculture rule relating to noxious weeds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB188/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=188&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1057958,"bill_number":"SB248","title":"Raising age to 16 for children who are victims of certain sexual offenses","description":"Raising age to 16 for children who are victims of certain sexual offenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB248/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=248&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1057991,"bill_number":"SB211","title":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification","description":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-11","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-11","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB211/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=211&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1058129,"bill_number":"HB4011","title":"Requiring agencies, when submitting a new rule or changes, to also identify two existing rules that could be repealed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agencies, when submitting a new rule or changes to an existing rule, to also identify two existing rules that could be repealed.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4011/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4011&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1058134,"bill_number":"HB4040","title":"Excluding from sewage billing any amount that is the result of a water line break","description":"Excluding from sewage billing any amount that is the result of a water line break","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4040/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4040&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1058206,"bill_number":"HB4003","title":"Reducing the use of certain prescription drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce prescription drugs. The bill requires that reports be provided to licensing boards regarding abnormal prescribing practices and requires the Board of Pharmacy to report quarterly to various licensing boards. It permits the investigation and discipline for abnormal prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs and allows licensing boards who regulate prescribers to investigate abnormal prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs based upon information. The bill also adds substances to Schedule I, II and IV of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4003/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4003&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":1058214,"bill_number":"HB4035","title":"Creating a legislative coalition to study and report to the Legislature on palliative care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a legislative coalition to study and report to the Legislature on palliative care.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 202, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4035/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4035&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1058223,"bill_number":"HB4036","title":"Increasing the maximum salaries of family case coordinators and secretary-clerks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the maximum salaries of family case coordinators and secretary-clerks of family courts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 55, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4036/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1058233,"bill_number":"HCR3","title":"U. S. Army Cpl David Michael Hopkins and U.S. Army Cpl Romey Earl Hughart, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army Cpl David Michael Hopkins and U.S. Army Cpl Romey Earl Hughart, Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR3/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=3&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1058238,"bill_number":"HCR4","title":"U. S. Army SPC4 Gary Wayne Morgan Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army SPC4 Gary Wayne Morgan Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1058246,"bill_number":"SB263","title":"Eliminating film tax credits","description":"Eliminating film tax credits","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 227, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB263/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=263&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058255,"bill_number":"SB267","title":"Increasing salaries of certain state employees","description":"Increasing salaries of certain state employees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 189, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB267/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=267&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058261,"bill_number":"SB269","title":"Establishing 2018 Regulatory Reform Act","description":"Establishing 2018 Regulatory Reform Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB269/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=269&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058270,"bill_number":"HB4041","title":"Taxation With Representation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Taxation With Representation Act whereby nonresidents of a municipality who work in that municipality and who pay user fees pursuant to a municipal ordinance may vote in municipal elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4041/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4041&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1058292,"bill_number":"HJR103","title":"Election of West Virginia Board of Education members amendment","description":"Â The purpose of this amendment is to provide for rulemaking oversight and for the election of six members of the West Virginia Board of Education, every four years, in a manner provided by law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR103/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1058298,"bill_number":"SB266","title":"Updating meaning of certain terms used in WV Personal Income Tax Act","description":"Updating meaning of certain terms used in WV Personal Income Tax Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB266/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=266&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058306,"bill_number":"HB4010","title":"Providing no requirement to perform or host a marriage ceremony that does not conform to sincerely held religious beliefs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that a religious representative or spiritual assembly, church or religious organization is not required to solemnize a marriage and a spiritual assembly, church or religious organization is not required to allow any building or property of the organization to be used to host a marriage ceremony if the marriage does not conform to the religious representative or spiritual assembly, church or religious organization’s sincerely held religious beliefs, to provide that a religious representative or spiritual assembly, church or religious organization is not subject to civil or criminal liability for such a denial, and to provide that the state and political subdivisions may not penalize or withhold benefits to any religious representative or spiritual assembly, church or religious organization for such a denial.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4010/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4010&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1058315,"bill_number":"HB4006","title":"Revising the processes through which professional development is delivered for those who provide public education","description":"Revising the processes through which professional development is delivered for those who provide public education","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 105, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4006/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4006&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":1058322,"bill_number":"SB257","title":"Creating WV Counseling Protection Act","description":"Creating WV Counseling Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB257/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=257&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1058332,"bill_number":"SB265","title":"Updating meaning of certain terms in WV Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"Updating meaning of certain terms in WV Corporation Net Income Tax Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB265/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=265&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058339,"bill_number":"SJR6","title":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","description":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1058377,"bill_number":"HB4046","title":"Relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance","description":"Relating to drug screening of applicants for cash assistance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4046/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4046&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1058391,"bill_number":"HB4038","title":"Requiring training conducted on behalf of a state agency to be provided in state-owned facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require training conducted on behalf of a state agency be provided in state-owned facilities, unless the cost of providing the training, including, but not limited to, the cost of food service provided incidental to the training, in a nonstate-owned facility is equal to or less than the cost the agency will incur in conducting the training in a state-owned facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4038/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4038&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1058397,"bill_number":"HB4039","title":"Exempting short-term license holders to submit information to the State Tax Commission once the term of the permit has expired","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt short-term license holders to submit information to the State Tax Commission once the term of the permit has expired. The bill requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4039/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4039&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1058404,"bill_number":"SB264","title":"Eliminating refundable exemption for road construction contractors","description":"Eliminating refundable exemption for road construction contractors","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB264/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=264&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058415,"bill_number":"HB4044","title":"Increasing pay to facilitate hiring and retention of employees by the Division of Corrections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a $3,000 increase in pay scales of all employees within the Division of Corrections and the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4044/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4044&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1058423,"bill_number":"HB4009","title":"State Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the state Settlement and Recovered Funds Accountability Act. The bill requires the deposit of settlement moneys and recovered funds to be deposited in the general revenue. The bill additionally creates an Attorney General Litigation Fund for deposit of attorney fees and costs. The bill also requires certain reporting to be provided by the Attorney General.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4009/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4009&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1058429,"bill_number":"SB260","title":"Requiring state-owned or -leased vehicles be registered","description":"Requiring state-owned or -leased vehicles be registered","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB260/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=260&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1058438,"bill_number":"SB259","title":"Clarifying process to assess lowest qualified bidder in government construction contracts","description":"Clarifying process to assess lowest qualified bidder in government construction contracts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB259/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=259&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1058444,"bill_number":"HCR5","title":"U. S. Army PFC Jessie Franklin Crow Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Army PFC Jessie Franklin Crow Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1058450,"bill_number":"SB258","title":"Exempting honorably discharged veterans from fees for license to carry deadly weapons","description":"Exempting honorably discharged veterans from fees for license to carry deadly weapons","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB258/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=258&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1058472,"bill_number":"SB255","title":"Prohibiting transportation network company drivers from soliciting rides or occupying designated cab stands","description":"Prohibiting transportation network company drivers from soliciting rides or occupying designated cab stands","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB255/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=255&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1058476,"bill_number":"HB4042","title":"Redefining school zone to facilitate placement of school zone signs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to redefine school zone to facilitate placement of school zone signs.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 243, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4042/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4042&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1058487,"bill_number":"HB4033","title":"Authorizing the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to contract with or employ individuals for emergency response","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management the authority to employ personnel or enter into contracts for specialized technical services for the purposes of responding to a declared state of emergency or the recovery from a declared state of emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4033/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4033&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1058498,"bill_number":"SB261","title":"Transferring certain powers and programs of WV Affordable Housing Trust Fund to WV Housing Development Fund","description":"Transferring certain powers and programs of WV Affordable Housing Trust Fund to WV Housing Development Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 116, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB261/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=261&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058508,"bill_number":"SB268","title":"Eliminating requirement that certain agencies purchase commodities produced on institutional farms","description":"Eliminating requirement that certain agencies purchase commodities produced on institutional farms","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB268/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=268&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058519,"bill_number":"SB262","title":"Providing certain Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and WV Regional Jail Authority pay equity salary adjustment","description":"Providing certain Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services and WV Regional Jail Authority pay equity salary adjustment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB262/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=262&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1058527,"bill_number":"HB4045","title":"Prohibiting telemarketers and sellers from misrepresenting the location and identification from which a phone call solicitation originates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit telemarketers and sellers from misrepresenting the location and identification from which a phone call solicitation originates, and the nature of the solicitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4045/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4045&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brent Boggs"},
{"bill_id":1058537,"bill_number":"HB4013","title":"Clarifying venue in West Virginia state courts as it applies to nonresidents of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify venue in West Virginia state courts as it applies to nonresidents of the state, and to provide that nonresidents generally may not bring an action in the state unless a substantial part of the acts or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred in the state in order to preserve access to West Virginia courts for West Virginia residents and nonresidents who are actually injured in the state. This bill also reflects the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Superior Court of California, 137 S. Ct. 1773 (2017), which requires that nonresident plaintiffs have a “connection between the forum and the specific claims at issue” that amounts to the nonresident plaintiffs alleging that they suffered harm in the forum state, in order for courts to claim specific jurisdiction. Id. at 1781. As the Supreme Court has previously announced, “[a] corporation’s ‘continuous activity of some sorts within a state is not enough to support the demand that the corporation be amenable to suits unrelated to that activity.” Id. (quoting Goodyear Dunlop Tire Operations, S.A. v. Brown, 564 U.S. 915, 927 (2011).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 3, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4013/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4013&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1058544,"bill_number":"HB4043","title":"Requiring national accreditation of local health departments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require local public health departments to be accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board within five years..","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4043/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4043&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1058623,"bill_number":"HB4005","title":"Clarifying that appeals to the Supreme Court are a matter of right","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that appeals to the Supreme Court are a matter of right and that every party has an opportunity to be heard and to obtain a written decision on the merits of the appeal.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4005/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4005&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1058651,"bill_number":"HB4001","title":"Relating to eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance","description":"The purpose of this to set forth the eligibility and fraud requirements for public assistance. The bill defines terms. The bill requires the Department of Health and Human Resources to implement work requirements for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill requires discontinuance of a federal waiver. The bill sets forth what meets work requirements. The bill sets out exceptions to work requirements. The bill provides for a good cause exception. The bill allows for a federal waiver. The bill provides for rulemaking for suspension of benefits for noncompliance. The bill provides for an asset test for SNAP benefits. The bill requires accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources. The bill prohibits payment of SNAP benefits in specified instances. The bill requires cooperation with the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement. The bill requires a design or establishment of a computerized income, asset and identity verification system for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The bill allows for contracting with a third-party vendor. The bill sets out required contract terms. The bill requires accessing information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources for TANF. The bill requires identity authentication as a condition to receive public assistance. The bill sets forth notice requirements and right to a hearing. The bill requires referrals for fraud, misrepresentation and inadequate documentation. The bill requires a report to the Governor and Legislature. The bill sets forth prohibitions on the use of an electronic benefit transfer card. The bill tracks out-of-state spending of SNAP and TANF benefits. The bill provides for rulemaking.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 119, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4001/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4001&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1058682,"bill_number":"SB256","title":"Requiring motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers having hydraulically operated bed have warning device to alert driver","description":"Requiring motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers having hydraulically operated bed have warning device to alert driver","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB256/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=256&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1058712,"bill_number":"HB4034","title":"Exempting the renewal of certain contracts entered into during a declared state of emergency from purchasing requirements","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to exempt from purchasing requirements the renewal of certain contracts entered into during a declared state of emergency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4034/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4034&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1058740,"bill_number":"HB4037","title":"Expiring the PROMISE Scholarship Program, and establishing the Promise for All Scholarship Program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new scholarship available to all West Virginians upon graduation from high school that remain in West Virginia to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree of $10,000 per year. The only academic requirement is that the person have a 2.0 GPA, and graduate in no more than four years for an undergraduate degree or two and a half years for an associate degree; if the recipient after graduation stays and has full-time employment in West Virginia, repayment is forgiven on a year to year basis; if the person does not graduate or leaves the state after graduation, or fails to get a full-time job, the scholarships are converted to student loans and must be repaid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4037/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4037&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1058770,"bill_number":"HB4007","title":"Allowing home-schooled students to participate in secondary school extracurricular activities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow home-schooled students to participate in secondary school extracurricular activities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4007/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4007&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1058801,"bill_number":"HB4002","title":"Providing that all delegates shall be elected from one hundred single districts following the United States Census in 2020","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that in the reapportionment and redistricting following the 2020 US census that the House of Delegates shall comprise one hundred single member districts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 81, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4002/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4002&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1058831,"bill_number":"HB4008","title":"Education Savings Account Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Educational Savings Account Program for students with disabilities and to provide for its administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-12","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4008/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4008&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Moore Capito"},
{"bill_id":1059032,"bill_number":"HB4068","title":"Board of Osteopathic Medicine, rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to osteopathic physician assistants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4068/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4068&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059035,"bill_number":"HB4105","title":"Tax Department, rule relating to municipal sales and service and use tax administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to municipal sales and service and use tax administration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4105&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059038,"bill_number":"HB4059","title":"Real Estate Commission, rule relating to licensing real estate brokers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensing real estate brokers, associate brokers and salespersons and the conduct of brokerage business.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4059/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4059&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059041,"bill_number":"HB4071","title":"Board of Hearing Aid Dealers, rule relating to rules governing the West Virginia Board of Hearing Aid Dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the board of Hearing Aid Dealers to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rules governing the West Virginia Board of Hearing Aid Dealers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4071/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4071&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059044,"bill_number":"HB4065","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists and pharmacy interns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to immunizations administered by pharmacists and pharmacy interns.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4065/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4065&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059046,"bill_number":"SB272","title":"Relating generally to drug control","description":"Relating generally to drug control","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 194, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB272/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=272&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059050,"bill_number":"HB4087","title":"Department of Administration, rule relating to state owned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state owned vehicles.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4087/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4087&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059053,"bill_number":"SB276","title":"Limiting DEP employees from entering private lands for environmental purposes only","description":"Limiting DEP employees from entering private lands for environmental purposes only","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB276/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=276&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1059056,"bill_number":"HB4129","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to hospital licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hospital licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4129/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4129&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059059,"bill_number":"SB271","title":"Creating centralized Shared Services Section of Department of Administration","description":"Creating centralized Share Services Section of Department of Administration","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 94, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB271/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=271&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059061,"bill_number":"HB4099","title":"Division of Highways, rule relating to disposal, lease and management of real property and appurtenant structures and relocation assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Highways to promulgate a legislative rule relating to disposal, lease and management of real property and appurtenant structures and relocation assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4099/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059064,"bill_number":"HB4127","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to public water systems","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to public water systems.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4127/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4127&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059068,"bill_number":"HB4055","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to procedures for handling ballots and counting write-in votes in counties using optical scan ballots","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedures for handling ballots and counting write-in votes in counties using optical scan ballots.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4055/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4055&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059071,"bill_number":"HB4132","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to development of methodologies to examine needs for substance use disorder treatment facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to development of methodologies to examine needs for substance use disorder treatment facilities within the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4132/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4132&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059074,"bill_number":"SB277","title":"Allowing public employees to cash out their retirement plans in lieu of pension payments","description":"Allowing public employees to cash out their retirement plans in lieu of pension payments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB277/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=277&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1059077,"bill_number":"HB4106","title":"Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training, rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Office of Miners' Health Safety and Training to promulgate a legislative rule relating to operating diesel equipment in underground mines in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4106/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059079,"bill_number":"HB4054","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to vote by mail pilot project phase 2: voting by mail","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to vote by mail pilot project phase 2: voting by mail.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4054/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4054&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059082,"bill_number":"HB4012","title":"Amending the definition of medical services, so as to exclude abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of medical services to exclude abortion.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4012/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4012&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1059085,"bill_number":"HB4121","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to child placing agencies licensure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to child placing agencies licensure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4121/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4121&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059089,"bill_number":"HB4104","title":"Tax Department, rule relating to property transfer tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the state Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to property transfer tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4104&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059092,"bill_number":"HB4077","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to schedule of charges for inspection services: fruit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of charges for inspection services: fruit.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4077/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4077&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059094,"bill_number":"SB283","title":"Relating generally to procurement by state agencies","description":"Relating generally to procurement by state agencies","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 96, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB283/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=283&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059097,"bill_number":"HB4061","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to controlled substances monitoring program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to controlled substances monitoring program.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4061/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4061&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059100,"bill_number":"HB4124","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to child care centers licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to child care centers licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4124/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4124&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059103,"bill_number":"SB280","title":"Allowing airports' emergency management and operations vehicles to use red flashing warning lights","description":"Allowing airports' emergency management and operations vehicles to use red flashing warning lights","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB280/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=280&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059107,"bill_number":"HB4103","title":"State Tax Department, rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to payment of taxes by electronic funds transfer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4103/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4103&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059110,"bill_number":"HB4125","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to West Virginia clearance for access: registry and employment screening","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia clearance for access: registry and employment screening.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4125/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4125&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059112,"bill_number":"SJR7","title":"Supervision of Free Schools Modification Amendment","description":"Supervision of Free Schools Modification Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Recommitted to Finance on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1059115,"bill_number":"HB4064","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to centralized prescription processing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to centralized prescription processing.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4064/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4064&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059118,"bill_number":"SB270","title":"Authorizing DNR implement silvicultural management for state park lands","description":"Authorizing DNR implement silvicultural management for state park lands","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB270/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=270&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059121,"bill_number":"HB4080","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to inspection of meat and poultry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4080/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4080&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059125,"bill_number":"SJR8","title":"County Economic Development Amendment","description":"County Economic Development Amendment","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1059128,"bill_number":"HB4049","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists, rule relating to fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4049/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4049&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059130,"bill_number":"HB4069","title":"Board of Medicine, rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure, disciplinary and complaint procedures, continuing education, physician assistants.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4069/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4069&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059133,"bill_number":"HB4131","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to collection and exchange of data related to overdoses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4131/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4131&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059136,"bill_number":"HB4095","title":"Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, rule relating to protocol for law enforcement response to domestic violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to protocol for law enforcement response to domestic violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4095/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4095&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059139,"bill_number":"HB4122","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to family child care home registration requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to family child care home registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4122/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4122&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059142,"bill_number":"SB286","title":"Granting State Conservation Committee authority to contract for flood response and related stream restoration work","description":"Granting State Conservation Committee authority to contract for flood response and related stream restoration work","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB286/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=286&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059145,"bill_number":"HB4081","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to noxious weeds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to noxious weeds.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4081/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4081&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059148,"bill_number":"HB4063","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to uniform controlled substances act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to uniform controlled substances act.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4063/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4063&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059151,"bill_number":"HB4115","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to employer wage bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to employer wage bonds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4115/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4115&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059154,"bill_number":"HB4107","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to hunting, fishing and other outfitters and guides","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hunting, fishing and other outfitters and guides.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4107/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4107&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059157,"bill_number":"HB4117","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to amusement rides and amusement attractions safety act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to amusement rides and amusement attractions safety act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4117/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4117&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059159,"bill_number":"HB4133","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to out-of-school-time child care center licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to out-of-school-time child care center licensing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4133/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4133&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059162,"bill_number":"HB4079","title":"Promulgating administrative rules by various executive or administrative agencies of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia apiary law.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 147, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4079/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4079&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059166,"bill_number":"HB4092","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to ambient air quality standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to ambient air quality standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4092/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4092&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059169,"bill_number":"HB4052","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine, rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to certified animal euthanasia technicians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4052/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4052&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059172,"bill_number":"HB4089","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to control of air pollution from municipal solid waste landfills","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from municipal solid waste landfills.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4089/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4089&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059175,"bill_number":"HB4051","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine, rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4051/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4051&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059177,"bill_number":"HB4060","title":"Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board, rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure and certification.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4060/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4060&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059180,"bill_number":"HB4118","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to bedding and upholstered furniture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to bedding and upholstered furniture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4118/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4118&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059184,"bill_number":"HB4116","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to elevator safety act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to elevator safety act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4116/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4116&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059187,"bill_number":"HB4094","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to voluntary remediation and redevelopment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4094/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4094&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059190,"bill_number":"SB282","title":"Exempting State Conservation Committee from Purchasing Division requirements for contracts related to flood recovery","description":"Exempting State Conservation Committee from Purchasing Division requirements for contracts related to flood recovery","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 95, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB282/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=282&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059192,"bill_number":"HB4108","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to controlling the public land corporation’s sale, lease, exchange or transfer of land or minerals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to controlling the public land corporation’s sale, lease, exchange or transfer of land or minerals. This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4108/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4108&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059194,"bill_number":"HB4100","title":"Lottery Commission, rule relating to state lottery rules","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Lottery Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to state lottery rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4100/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4100&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059197,"bill_number":"HB4056","title":"Secretary of State, rule relating to procedures for canvassing elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Secretary of State to promulgate a legislative rule relating to procedures for canvassing elections.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4056/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4056&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059200,"bill_number":"SR6","title":"Designating March 21, 2018, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day","description":"Designating March 21, 2018, as Down Syndrome Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059204,"bill_number":"HB4057","title":"Real Estate Commission, rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers and instructors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for real estate courses, course providers and instructors.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4057/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4057&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059207,"bill_number":"HB4098","title":"State Fire Commission, rule relating to electrician licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to electrician licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4098/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4098&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059209,"bill_number":"HB4097","title":"State Fire Commission, rule relating to hazardous substance emergency response training programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Fire Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous substance emergency response training programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4097/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4097&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059212,"bill_number":"HB4130","title":"Health Care Authority, rule relating to financial disclosure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Health Care Authority to promulgate a legislative rule relating to financial disclosure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4130/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4130&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059215,"bill_number":"HB4062","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of pharmacy technicians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4062/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4062&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059218,"bill_number":"HB4091","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4091/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4091&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059222,"bill_number":"HB4088","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from combustion of solid waste.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4088/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4088&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059224,"bill_number":"SB281","title":"Relating to state's spending units","description":"Relating to state's spending units","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB281/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=281&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059227,"bill_number":"SB285","title":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","description":"Establishing regional recreation authorities and areas","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB285/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=285&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1059230,"bill_number":"HB4086","title":"Department of Administration, rule relating to parking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Administration to promulgate a legislative rule relating to parking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4086/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4086&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059233,"bill_number":"HB4085","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to West Virginia surface mining reclamation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to West Virginia surface mining reclamation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4085/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4085&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059236,"bill_number":"HB4120","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to informal and relative family child care home registration requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to informal and relative family child care home registration requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4120/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4120&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059240,"bill_number":"HB4113","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to registration of weighing and measuring devices used by businesses in commercial transactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of weighing and measuring devices used by businesses in commercial transactions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4113/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4113&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059242,"bill_number":"SB278","title":"Providing for disposition of vacated school buildings or other state-owned buildings","description":"Providing for disposition of vacated school buildings or other state-owned buildings","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB278/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=278&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1059245,"bill_number":"HB4093","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to hazardous waste management system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to hazardous waste management system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4093/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4093&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059248,"bill_number":"HB4070","title":"Board of Medicine, rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physicians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to continuing education for physicians and podiatric physician.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4070/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4070&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059251,"bill_number":"HB4082","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to auctioneers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to auctioneers.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4082/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4082&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059254,"bill_number":"SR7","title":"Congratulating Wheeling Central Catholic high school on winning 2017 Class A football championship","description":"Congratulating Wheeling Central Catholic high school on winning 2017 Class A football championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1059256,"bill_number":"HB4047","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists, rule relating to code of conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to code of conduct.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4047/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4047&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059260,"bill_number":"HB4111","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to miscellaneous permits and licenses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4111/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4111&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059263,"bill_number":"HB4123","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to family child care facility licensing requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to family child care facility licensing requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4123/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4123&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059266,"bill_number":"HB4073","title":"Board of Accountancy, rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Accountancy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to board rules and rules of professional conduct.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4073/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4073&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059269,"bill_number":"HB4076","title":"Athletic Commission, rule relating to administrative rules of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to administrative rules of the West Virginia State Athletic Commission.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4076/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4076&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059272,"bill_number":"HB4053","title":"Board of Veterinary Medicine, rule relating to organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Veterinary Medicine to promulgate a legislative rule relating to organization and operation and licensing of veterinarians.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4053/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4053&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059274,"bill_number":"HB4084","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to underground storage tanks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to underground storage tanks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4084/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4084&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059277,"bill_number":"HB4126","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to emergency medical services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to emergency medical services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4126/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4126&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059281,"bill_number":"HB4101","title":"Racing Commission, rule relating to thoroughbred racing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Racing Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to thoroughbred racing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4101&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059284,"bill_number":"HB4083","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to animal disease control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to animal disease control.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4083/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4083&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059287,"bill_number":"HB4112","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to wildlife disease management","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to wildlife disease management.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4112/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4112&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059289,"bill_number":"HB4072","title":"Board of Licensed Dietitians, rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Licensed Dietitians to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and renewal requirements.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4072/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4072&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059292,"bill_number":"HB4048","title":"Board of Examiners of Psychologists, rule relating to requirements for licensure as a psychologist and/or a school psychologist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Examiners of Psychologists to promulgate a legislative rule relating to requirements for licensure as a psychologist and/or a school psychologist.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4048/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4048&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059295,"bill_number":"HB4074","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to standards of performance for new stationary sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4074/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4074&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059299,"bill_number":"HB4102","title":"State Tax Department, rule relating to farm to food bank tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Tax Department to promulgate a legislative rule relating to farm to food bank tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4102/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4102&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059302,"bill_number":"HB4058","title":"Real Estate Commission, rule relating to schedule of fees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Real Estate Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to schedule of fees.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4058/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4058&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059305,"bill_number":"SB274","title":"Relating generally to horse and dog racing lottery","description":"Relating generally to horse and dog racing lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB274/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=274&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1059307,"bill_number":"HB4067","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to licensure and practice of pharmacy.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4067/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4067&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059310,"bill_number":"HB4066","title":"Board of Pharmacy, rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pharmacist recovery networks.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4066/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4066&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059313,"bill_number":"HB4050","title":"Board of Optometry, rule relating to rules of the West Virginia Board of Optometry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Board of Optometry to promulgate a legislative rule relating to rules of the West Virginia Board of Optometry.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4050/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4050&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059317,"bill_number":"HB4090","title":"Department of Environmental Protection, rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate a legislative rule relating to control of air pollution from hazardous waste treatment, storage and disposal facilities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4090/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4090&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059320,"bill_number":"SB275","title":"Relating to tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors","description":"Relating to tax on purchases of intoxicating liquors","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 228, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB275/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=275&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1059322,"bill_number":"HB4110","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to special migratory game bird hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special migratory game bird hunting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4110/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4110&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059325,"bill_number":"HB4075","title":"Athletic Commission, rule relating to regulation of mixed martial arts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Athletic Commission to promulgate a legislative rule relating to regulation of mixed martial arts.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4075/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4075&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059328,"bill_number":"HB4134","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to pilot program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to pilot program for drug screening of applicants for cash assistance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4134/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4134&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059331,"bill_number":"HB4109","title":"Division of Natural Resources, rule relating to general hunting","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to general hunting. This section is new; therefore,","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4109/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4109&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059334,"bill_number":"SB284","title":"Increasing access to career education and workforce training","description":"Increasing access to career education and workforce training","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB284/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=284&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059338,"bill_number":"HB4128","title":"Department of Health and Human Resources, rule relating to food establishments","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to food establishments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4128/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4128&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059340,"bill_number":"HB4078","title":"Commissioner of Agriculture, rule relating to inspection of nontraditional, domesticated animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate a legislative rule relating to inspection of nontraditional, domesticated animals.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"Reported in Com. Sub. for H. B. 4079","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4078/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4078&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059343,"bill_number":"HB4114","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to registration of service persons and service agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to registration of service persons and service agencies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4114/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4114&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059346,"bill_number":"SB273","title":"Reducing use of certain prescription drugs","description":"Reducing use of opiates","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 46, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB273/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=273&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1059349,"bill_number":"HB4119","title":"Division of Labor, rule relating to zipline and canopy tour responsibility act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Labor to promulgate a legislative rule relating to zipline and canopy tour responsibility act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4119/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4119&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059352,"bill_number":"HB4096","title":"Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction, rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Governor’s Committee on Crime, Delinquency and Correction to promulgate a legislative rule relating to law-enforcement training and certification standards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4096/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4096&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1059353,"bill_number":"SB279","title":"Requiring correctional officers be paid overtime","description":"Requiring correctional officers be paid overtime","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB279/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=279&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1059398,"bill_number":"HB2889","title":"Allowing military veterans with certain military ratings to qualify for examinations required of probationary police officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow military veterans with certain military ratings to take examinations required for successful completion of a police officer’s probation period.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 213, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2889/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2889&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1059495,"bill_number":"HB4139","title":"Specifying the conditions where and by whom it is unlawful to possess a firearm at school-sponsored functions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify the conditions where it is unlawful to possess a firearm at school-sponsored functions. The bill identifies the area of those functions. The bill revises the conditions when a retired law-enforcement officer may possess a firearm. The bill prohibits education officials from authorizing certain individuals. The bill provides where in a locked vehicle a firearm may be placed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4139/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4139&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1059498,"bill_number":"SB300","title":"Creating five-year tax credits for businesses locating on post-coal mine sites","description":"Creating five-year tax credits for businesses locating on post-coal mine sites","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB300/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=300&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1059502,"bill_number":"HCR6","title":"U. S. Army Colonel Larkin Bilton Vance Memorial Highway","description":"U. S. Army Colonel Larkin Bilton Vance Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1059508,"bill_number":"SB295","title":"Relating to Local Powers Act","description":"Relating to Local Powers Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB295/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=295&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1059513,"bill_number":"SB291","title":"Transferring child welfare enforcement responsibilities to WV State Police","description":"Transferring child welfare enforcement responsibilities to WV State Police","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB291/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=291&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059517,"bill_number":"SB289","title":"Entitling natural resource producers to economic opportunity tax credit","description":"Entitling natural resource producers to economic opportunity tax credit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB289/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=289&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059527,"bill_number":"HB4146","title":"Updating meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of federal adjusted gross income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Personal Income Tax Act; and specify effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 237, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4146/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4146&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059532,"bill_number":"SB298","title":"Authorizing county assessors make separate entries in landbooks when real property is partly used for exempt and partly for nonexempt purposes","description":"Authorizing county assessors make separate entries in landbooks when real property is partly used for exempt and partly for nonexempt purposes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 229, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB298/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=298&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1059540,"bill_number":"SB293","title":"Adding grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in DHHR safety and treatment program","description":"Adding grievance and appellate procedures and judicial review for participants in DHHR safety and treatment program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB293/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=293&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1059545,"bill_number":"HB4136","title":"Relating to the age requirements of persons for the position of deputy sheriff","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the cut off age for persons applying for appointment as deputy sheriffs from forty-years of age to fifty years of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4136/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4136&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1059548,"bill_number":"SB296","title":"Relating to sale or transfer of surplus property","description":"Relating to sale or transfer of surplus property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB296/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=296&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1059558,"bill_number":"HB4155","title":"Establishing that shared legal and physical custody of a child in cases of divorce is presumed to be in the best interests of the child","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that shared legal and physical custody of a child in cases of divorce is presumed to be in the best interests of the child.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4155/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4155&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1059561,"bill_number":"HCR13","title":"U. S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army SGM Bill E. Jeffrey Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1059567,"bill_number":"SB290","title":"Relating to DEP standards of water quality and effluent limitations","description":"Relating to DEP standards of water quality and effluent limitations","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 85, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB290/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=290&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1059575,"bill_number":"HB4135","title":"Updating the meaning of federal taxable income and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the meaning of “federal taxable income” and certain other terms used in the West Virginia Corporation Net Income Tax Act by bringing them into conformity with their meaning for Internal Revenue Code’s definitions; and specifying effective dates.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 236, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4135/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4135&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059580,"bill_number":"SB292","title":"Relating to Commission on Special Investigations","description":"Relating to Commission on Special Investigations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB292/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=292&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1059587,"bill_number":"HB4143","title":"Eliminating the requirement that the Division of Corrections and the Bureau of Public Health purchase commodities produced on institutional farms from the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that the Department of Agriculture sell, and the Department of Health and Human Resources and Division of Corrections purchase, commodities produced on institutional farms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4143/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4143&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059592,"bill_number":"HB4149","title":"Authorizing possession and smoking of medical cannabis by approved persons","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the possession and smoking of the medical marijuana by authorized persons.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4149/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4149&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1059603,"bill_number":"HCR12","title":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1059607,"bill_number":"HB4154","title":"Establishing the 2018 Regulatory Reform Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the 2018 Regulatory Reform Act.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4154/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4154&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059612,"bill_number":"HB4137","title":"Removing the cap on payments for service by retired circuit judges, family court judges, and magistrates in limited circumstances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow retired judicial officers recalled to service to avoid the normal cap on temporary employment payments where an urgent need such as a significant illness, suspension, or other long absence of a sitting judicial officer requires a longer period of service by the retired judicial officer than the current caps would allow.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4137/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4137&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1059619,"bill_number":"HB4156","title":"Establishing the qualifications of full and part time nursing school faculty members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the qualifications of full and part time nursing school faculty members. The bill grants exceptions. The bill defines a term.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 184, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4156/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4156&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1059625,"bill_number":"SR8","title":"Designating January 16, 2018, as WV Homeschool Day","description":"Designating January 16, 2018, as WV Homeschool Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1059630,"bill_number":"SB297","title":"Eliminating taxation on annuity considerations collected by life insurer","description":"Eliminating taxation on annuity considerations collected by life insurer","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB297/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=297&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1059639,"bill_number":"SB287","title":"Creating and maintaining centralized state vehicle inventory system","description":"Creating and maintaining centralized state vehicle inventory system","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB287/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=287&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059643,"bill_number":"SB288","title":"Regulating cremation, embalming and directing of funeral service","description":"Regulating cremation, embalming and directing of funeral service","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB288/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=288&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1059648,"bill_number":"HB4151","title":"Exempting Buildings 6, 7 and 9 of the Capitol Complex from the requirement that food service facilities be operated by West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt Buildings 6, 7 and 9 of the state Capitol Complex from the requirement that food service facilities be operated by West Virginia Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4151/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4151&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1059652,"bill_number":"HCR9","title":"U. S. Air Force Major Neil L. Ferrell Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Air Force Major Neil L. Ferrell Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1059663,"bill_number":"HCR15","title":"U. S. Army PVT Winten L. Wayts Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PVT Winten L. Wayts Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR15/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1059669,"bill_number":"HCR10","title":"U. S. Army SGT Rodney David King Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SGT Rodney David King Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1059673,"bill_number":"HB4138","title":"Requiring certain public or private schools and daycare centers to install carbon monoxide detectors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all schools and daycares that use a heating system or other device that emits carbon monoxide to install a carbon monoxide detectors.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 215, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4138/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4138&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1059683,"bill_number":"HCR8","title":"Funding for feasibility study of Coal-to-Chemicals Project","description":"Funding for feasibility study of Coal-to-Chemicals Project","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1059686,"bill_number":"HB4144","title":"Relating to the elimination of film tax credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a date after which no further Film Tax Credits will be issued, while allowing tax credits issued prior to a certain date to be grandfathered, and winding up the operations of the WV Film Office.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4144/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4144&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059693,"bill_number":"HB4148","title":"Allowing medical marijuana to be grown outdoors by licensed growers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow licensed medical marijuana growers to grow marijuana outdoors in an enclosed, secure facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4148/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4148&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1059700,"bill_number":"HCR7","title":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","description":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1059706,"bill_number":"HCR11","title":"Charleston Police Department Captain Jerry D. Hill Memorial Bridge","description":"Charleston Police Department Captain Jerry D. Hill Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1059711,"bill_number":"HB4142","title":"Providing certain employees of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority a salary adjustment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $6,000 pay increase spread over a period of three years, to all employees of the Division of Corrections, Division of Juvenile Services, and West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 192, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4142/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4142&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059720,"bill_number":"SCR5","title":"Requesting DMAPS and Division of Personnel develop plan to raise correctional officers' salaries","description":"Requesting DMAPS and Division of Personnel develop plan to raise correctional officers' salaries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1059726,"bill_number":"SB294","title":"Relating generally to suspension and revocation of driver's licenses for DUI","description":"Relating generally to suspension and revocation of driver's licenses for DUI","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB294/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=294&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1059734,"bill_number":"HB4140","title":"Transferring of certain powers and programs of the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund to the West Virginia Housing Development Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund and the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Directors, and authorize the West Virginia Housing Development Fund to carry on the activities previously undertaken by the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Two fees previously deposited in the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund shall be deposited in the West Virginia Housing Development Fund’s Affordable Housing Fund, so that the West Virginia Housing Development Fund may continue providing funds to entities previously provided funds by the West Virginia Affordable Housing Trust Fund.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4140/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4140&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059739,"bill_number":"HCR14","title":"Glenn Franklin Lough, P.E. Memorial Bridge","description":"Glenn Franklin Lough, P.E. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1059747,"bill_number":"HB4147","title":"Authorizing the earlier issuance of identification cards to approved medical marijuana consumers and caregivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to move up one year the date the state can issue physician approve identification cards to medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4147/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4147&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1059754,"bill_number":"HB4145","title":"Increasing the annual salaries of members of the West Virginia State Police, public school teachers and school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation of the membership of the West Virginia State Police and increase the salaries for public school teachers and school service personnel.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 193, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4145/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4145&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1059758,"bill_number":"HB4160","title":"Establishing an alternative methodology for pretrial release of persons charged with crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove posting bail as the primary way of establishing conditions of release for pretrial defendants.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4160/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4160&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1059765,"bill_number":"HB4159","title":"Removing certain limitations on medical marijuana grower, processor and dispensary licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the maximum number of grower, processor and dispensary permits; and to remove the requirements that licenses be limited in regions of the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4159/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4159&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1059771,"bill_number":"HB4152","title":"Relating to the treatment of overtime hours under the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System, the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System and the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove overtime hours in making certain calculations under the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System, the West Virginia Municipal Police Officers and Firefighters Retirement System and the Emergency Medical Services Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4152/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4152&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1059776,"bill_number":"HB4158","title":"Relating to municipal home rule","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program as a permanent program identified as the Municipal Home Rule Program. The bill provides that any ordinance, act, resolution, rule or regulation enacted pursuant to the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program shall continue until repealed. The bill clarifies the authority of the Municipal Home Rule Board. The bill allows all municipalities to participate in the Municipal Home Rule Program. The bill requires certain notice prior to passing of an ordinance. The bill prohibits municipalities participating in the Municipal Home Rule Program from passing an ordinance, act, resolution, rule or regulation that is contrary to certain laws governing the professional licensing or certification of public employees. The bill provides for petition procedures to protest enacted or amended ordinances. The bill requires ratification of certain ordinances by the voters in a municipal election. The bill eliminates the automatic termination of the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program on July 1, 2019.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4158/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4158&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1059784,"bill_number":"HB4150","title":"Prohibiting telecommunications and IP-enabled voice services from displaying the name or telephone number of the recipient","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit spoofing caller ID information that is fraudulent or misleading, with exceptions and criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 45, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4150/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4150&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1059789,"bill_number":"HB4141","title":"Allowing replacement costs of employer-provided property to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow replacement costs of employer provided property to be deducted from an employee’s final paycheck if the property is not returned. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth conditions upon which an employer may withhold, deduct or divert replacement costs for employer provided property that has been timely returned. The bill authorizes withholding, deduction or diversion with consent of employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4141/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4141&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1059798,"bill_number":"HJR104","title":"Judicial Budget Oversight Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution giving the Legislature the sole authority to determine what funds are necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the legislative, executive and judicial departments.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-16","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1059802,"bill_number":"SB299","title":"Relating to mandatory insurance coverage for medical foods for amino acid-based formulas","description":"Relating to mandatory insurance coverage for medical foods for amino acid-based formulas","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 125, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB299/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=299&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1059807,"bill_number":"HB4153","title":"Imposing a health care related provider tax on certain health care organizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose a tiered tax on HMOs in a manner that will permit the maximization of federal matching dollars for use in the state Medicaid program.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4153/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4153&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1059813,"bill_number":"SB301","title":"Removing limitation on amount collected by county via hotel occupancy tax used for medical or emergency services","description":"Removing limitation on amount collected by county via hotel occupancy tax used for medical or emergency services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB301/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=301&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1059818,"bill_number":"HB4157","title":"Eliminating the refundable exemption for road construction contractors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the refundable exemption for road construction contractors. The bill prohibits the transfer of revenues collected from the state’s consumers sales and service tax and the state’s use tax to the State Road Fund. The bill requires the Tax Commissioner to transfer $12.5 million collected pursuant to the state’s consumers sales and service tax via the General Revenue Fund to the state road fund by June 15 of each fiscal year. The bill makes technical corrections. The bill specifies the effective date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 238, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4157/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4157&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1061088,"bill_number":"SB309","title":"Relating to outdoor advertising regulated by DOH","description":"Relating to outdoor advertising regulated by DOH","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB309/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=309&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1061102,"bill_number":"HB4167","title":"Relating to regulation of cremation, embalming, and funeral service directing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate the Board of Funeral Service Examiners and to reassign its duties and responsibilities to the Secretary of State.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4167/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4167&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dianna Graves"},
{"bill_id":1061121,"bill_number":"HB4162","title":"Granting authority to the State Conservation Committee to contract for flood response","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant the State Conservation Committee the authority to enter into contracts for flood response, recovery and streambank restoration work and to maximize federal dollars by collaborating with federal agencies responding to flood events. .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 10, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4162/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4162&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1061141,"bill_number":"SB304","title":"Relating to authorization and establishment of charter schools","description":"Relating to authorization and establishment of charter schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB304/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=304&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061160,"bill_number":"HB4164","title":"Providing that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that members of the House of Delegates in districts having more than one delegate be elected from numbered divisions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4164/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4164&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1061179,"bill_number":"SB306","title":"Allowing grocery stores to sell certain amount of WV-made wine without license","description":"Allowing grocery stores to sell certain amount of WV-made wine without license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB306/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=306&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1061196,"bill_number":"SB305","title":"Requiring DHHR provide long-term care and substance abuse treatment facilities","description":"Requiring DHHR provide long-term care and substance abuse treatment facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB305/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=305&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1061213,"bill_number":"HB4163","title":"Relating to termination of the Women’s Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to terminate of the Women’s Commission.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4163/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4163&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1061239,"bill_number":"HB4171","title":"Prohibiting smoking in an enclosed motor vehicle when a child under the age of eight is present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit smoking in an enclosed motor vehicle when a child under the age of eight is present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4171/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4171&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1061259,"bill_number":"SB308","title":"Relating to use of aftermarket crash parts by motor vehicle repair shop","description":"Relating to use of aftermarket crash parts by motor vehicle repair shop","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB308/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=308&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1061274,"bill_number":"SB307","title":"Declaring fundraising on state highway or roadway by volunteer fire department is not obstruction or nuisance","description":"Declaring \"boot drive\" on state highway or roadway by volunteer fire department is not obstruction or nuisance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 222, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB307/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=307&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1061301,"bill_number":"SB303","title":"Relating to debarment of vendors seeking to provide goods and services to state and its subdivisions","description":"Relating to debarment of vendors seeking to provide goods and services to state and its subdivisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB303/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=303&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1061319,"bill_number":"HB4161","title":"Exempting the State Conservation Committee and the Conservation Agency from the requirements of the Purchasing Division for contracts related to flood recovery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the State Conservation Committee and the Conservation Agency from the oversight of the Purchasing Division for all contracts related to flood response and recovery contracts and to exempt all contracts with the United States Geological Survey. This bill is recommended by the Joint Committee on Flooding for introduction and passage during the 2018 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4161/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4161&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1061339,"bill_number":"HB4168","title":"Relating to entry onto private property by natural gas companies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit natural gas companies federally regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and doing business in interstate commerce to enter private property without prior consent from the owner for the limited purposes of obtaining data to comply with regulatory requirements or to survey land for interstate pipeline or pipeline facility development. This bill also requires natural gas companies to request permission from the owner to inspect property and to provide the owner notice of intent to enter property prior to entry. The bill further preempts entries authorized under this section from being deemed either a trespass or a taking and limits a property owner’s liability with respect to the company’s entry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4168/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4168&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1061358,"bill_number":"SR9","title":"Designating January 17, 2018, as Disability Advocacy Day","description":"Designating January 17, 2018, as Disability Advocacy Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1061388,"bill_number":"HB4165","title":"Prohibiting employers from requiring microchips or electronic devices being implanted","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers from requiring, as a condition of employment, the implanting of a microchip or other electronic device in or permanently attached to the body of the employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4165/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4165&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1061406,"bill_number":"HB4170","title":"Relating to the management and continuous inventory of vehicles owned, leased, operated, or acquired by the state and its agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the State Vehicle Title, Registration, and Relicensing Project of 2018. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties, and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill establishes operator requirements and training. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill provides for notice. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations, and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the title, registration, and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill requires insurance cards in state vehicles. The bill authorizes rule making and emergency rule making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4170/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4170&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1061425,"bill_number":"HB4169","title":"Requiring certain establishments and facilities to post human trafficking assistance notices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require posting of a notice in designated locations of a hotline available for people to call to report human trafficking to be posted in areas where persons are subject to human trafficking; authorizing state representatives to give notices; and establishing penalties for failure to post.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 216, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4169/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4169&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1061444,"bill_number":"HB4166","title":"Establishing a special revenue fund to be known as the \"Capital Improvements Fund — Department of Agriculture Facilities\"","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a special revenue fund for the funding of capital improvements to the Department of Agriculture's facilities.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4166/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4166&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1061465,"bill_number":"SB302","title":"Relating to size requirements for flags county commissions must purchase and display","description":"Relating to size requirements for flags county commissions must purchase and display","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-17","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-17","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB302/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=302&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1061480,"bill_number":"SCR6","title":"Supporting construction of Gold Star Families Memorial Monument","description":"Supporting construction of Gold Star Families Memorial Monument","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1062573,"bill_number":"HB4014","title":"Relating to reorganization of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reorganize of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources by creating the Departments of Health and Compliance, Human Services and Healthcare Facilities and the Office of Inspector General. The bill also transfers the Division of Juvenile Services from the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety to the newly created Department of Human Services. It also places autonomous healthcare licensing boards within the newly created Department of Health and Compliance for administrative purposes.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4014/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4014&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1062582,"bill_number":"HB4188","title":"Creating the Shared Services Section within the Finance Division of the Department of Administration","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a centralized Shared Services Section to provide accounting and financial reporting services to spending units. The bill requires reporting on the costs of providing accounting and financial reporting services through the Shared Services Section compared to costs of providing the functions by the spending unit, in-house. The bill establishes deadlines for submission of information from spending units necessary for the consolidated annual financial report, and authorizes the Department of Administration to contract for accounting services if a spending unit cannot provide necessary information by the deadline. The bill creates a special fund to fund the agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4188/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4188&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1062595,"bill_number":"HB4191","title":"Prohibiting employees of the state who have convictions for driving under the influence from driving or operating state owned vehicle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employees of the state, who have convictions for driving under the influence, from driving or operating state-owned vehicle. The bill authorizes those employees to use personal vehicles and be reimbursed at the regular mileage rate for travel on state business.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4191/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4191&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1062605,"bill_number":"HB4173","title":"Relating to bail in criminal cases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia to adopt an evidence-based standardized pretrial risk assessment to be used by a court or magistrate in determining bail. The bill requires the court or magistrate to base bail on the minimum amount considered reasonable to ensure appearance. And, the bill permits the court or magistrate to set bail contrary to the pretrial risk assessment, when supported by written findings of fact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4173/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4173&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1062619,"bill_number":"SB313","title":"Waiving occupational fees and licensing requirements for certain low-income individuals, military families, and young workers","description":"Waiving occupational fees and licensing requirements for certain low-income individuals, military families, and young workers","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB313/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=313&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1062634,"bill_number":"HB4181","title":"Permitting unused, unexpired, nonnarcotic drugs to be distributed to free health care clinics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism whereby unused, unexpired nonnarcotic drugs previously owned by a deceased nursing home patient or resident may be donated to free health care clinics in the state, provided that the family of the deceased patient or resident has given consent for the donation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4181/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4181&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1062642,"bill_number":"SB311","title":"Specifying consumers sales and service tax exemption for purchase of certain services and tangible personal property related to aircraft","description":"Specifying consumers sales and service tax exemption for purchase of certain services and tangible personal property related to aircraft","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB311/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=311&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1062652,"bill_number":"HB4195","title":"Clarifying the offense of burglary, and adding provisions for the criminal trespassing of a dwelling","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the offense of burglary, eliminate the differentiation between daytime and nighttime burglary and add provisions for the criminal trespassing of a dwelling.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4195/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4195&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1062661,"bill_number":"HB4193","title":"Allowing state and federal law-enforcement officers to testify as to the contents and evidence of a wiretap or electronic surveillance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow state and federal law-enforcement officers to testify as to the contents and evidence of a wiretap or electronic surveillance obtained in state court in criminal proceedings both in state courts and federal courts. The bill provides that certain information that had previously been excluded may now be used for obtaining an arrest warrant or an indictment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4193/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4193&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1062668,"bill_number":"HB4174","title":"Designating the placement of nonpartisan judicial offices on the primary election ballot","description":"The purpose of this bill is to designate the placement of nonpartisan judicial offices on the primary election ballot.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4174/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4174&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1062680,"bill_number":"HB4176","title":"Allowing the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to self-insure state agencies Workers’ Compensation programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner to self-insure state agencies Workers’ Compensation programs in lieu of purchasing state agencies Workers Compensation Insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4176/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4176&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1062687,"bill_number":"HB4187","title":"Business Liability Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “Business Liability Protection Act”. The bill includes the right to limit possession of firearms on certain premises and definitions. It also provides for misdemeanor criminal offense and penalty. It prohibits employers from certain specific actions against a person when that person possesses a firearm legally, including a condition of employment. The bill provides a duty of care of public and private employers and provides for immunity from liability. The bill authorizes the Attorney General to enforce this statute, including the right to sue or seek injunctive relief; and seek civil fines.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 4, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4187/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4187&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1062696,"bill_number":"SB312","title":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","description":"Exempting certain employers from discriminating against tobacco users","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB312/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=312&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1062706,"bill_number":"HJR105","title":"Constitutional Officers Term Limit Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit the terms of any persons serving as Senators, Delegates, and Governor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1062715,"bill_number":"SJR9","title":"Just Cut Taxes and Win or JCTAW Amendment","description":"Just Cut Taxes and Win or JCTAW Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1062724,"bill_number":"SB318","title":"Requiring influenza immunizations for health care workers","description":"Requiring influenza immunizations for health care workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB318/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=318&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1062732,"bill_number":"HB4192","title":"Prohibiting lobbying by certified candidates for a seat in the West Virginia Legislature","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit lobbying within the West Virginia Legislature by persons who are registered candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4192/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4192&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1062741,"bill_number":"HB4172","title":"Establishing a crisis line and mobile application for the public to combat the crisis in this state posed by substance abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a crisis line and mobile application to combat substance-related problems and suicide in this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4172/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4172&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1062749,"bill_number":"HB4199","title":"Permitting a nursing home to use trained individuals to administer medication","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a nursing home to use trained individuals to administer medication under the direction of a registered professional nurse.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4199/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4199&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1062760,"bill_number":"HB4182","title":"Authorizing the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to implement a sound silvicultural management plan for state park lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to implement a sound silvicultural management plan for state park lands, which may include the harvesting of timber provided that certain requirements are satisfied.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4182/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4182&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1062769,"bill_number":"HB4177","title":"Prohibiting smoking of tobacco products in a motor vehicle while an individual sixteen years of age or less is present","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of lit tobacco products in a motor vehicle while individuals sixteen years of age or under of are present. The bill also provides that the misdemeanor offense created by this section is a secondary offense that may only be charged if a driver has been detained for violation of another vehicle law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4177/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4177&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1062778,"bill_number":"SB315","title":"Increasing penalty for impersonating law-enforcement officer or official","description":"Increasing penalty for impersonating law-enforcement officer or official","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB315/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=315&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1062785,"bill_number":"HB4178","title":"Permitting certain portions of certified nurse aide training to be provided through distance learning technologies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow certain portions of certified nurse aide training to be provided through distance learning technologies.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 203, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4178/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4178&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1062795,"bill_number":"HB4186","title":"Relating generally to guaranteed asset protection waivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that guaranteed asset protection waivers are not insurance; to specify terms and conditions under which guaranteed asset protection waiver contracts may be solid in this state; and to provide an exception for commercial transactions. The bill also provides that it will apply retroactively to guaranteed asset protection waivers in effect on the date of passage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 130, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4186/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4186&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1062802,"bill_number":"HB4201","title":"Permitting vehicles displaying disabled veterans special registration plates to park where persons with mobility impairments may park","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit vehicles displaying disabled veterans special registration plates to park in places where persons with mobility impairments may park.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4201/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4201&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1062813,"bill_number":"HCR17","title":"U. S. Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR17/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1062821,"bill_number":"HB4175","title":"Preventing requirement that an advanced practice registered nurse participate in a collaborative relationship to obtain payment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent entities providing insurance for requiring an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant to participate in a collaborative relationship to obtain payment for services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 129, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4175/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4175&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1062831,"bill_number":"SB320","title":"Permitting law-enforcement or humane officer remove animal from motor vehicle under certain circumstances","description":"Permitting law-enforcement or humane officer remove animal from motor vehicle under certain circumstances","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB320/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=320&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1062837,"bill_number":"HB4197","title":"Requiring persons employed to dispatch emergency calls complete a course in cardiovascular care for telephonic resuscitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require persons employed to dispatch emergency calls in county emergency dispatch centers to complete a training course in emergency cardiovascular care for telephonic cardiopulmonary resuscitation.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4197/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4197&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1062846,"bill_number":"HB4194","title":"Relating to custody and disposal of seized controlled substances and drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the procedure of handling seized controlled substances and drugs; designation of custodian by law enforcement; chemical analysis and disposal of seized controlled substances or drugs in misdemeanor investigations or collection; and authorization of collection and disposition of unused medicine or controlled substances at scene of a death.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4194/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4194&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1062854,"bill_number":"SB317","title":"Transferring milk rules and regulations from DHHR to Department of Agriculture","description":"Transferring milk rules and regulations from DHHR to Department of Agriculture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB317/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=317&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1062865,"bill_number":"SB316","title":"Creating refundable personal income tax credit to encourage persons receiving public assistance to get married","description":"Creating refundable personal income tax credit to encourage persons receiving public assistance to get married","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB316/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=316&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1062873,"bill_number":"HB4179","title":"Transferring milk rules and regulations from Department of Health and Human Resources to Department of Agriculture","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this bill is to transfer authority regarding milk and milk products for the DHHR to the Department of Agriculture.  This bill is recommended by the Joint Interim Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development for introduction and passage during the 2018 Regular Session.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4179/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4179&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1062882,"bill_number":"HB4198","title":"Adding one to the number of magistrates serving Monongalia County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase by one the number of magistrates serving Monongalia County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4198/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4198&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1062890,"bill_number":"SB310","title":"Transferring Division of Forestry to Department of Agriculture","description":"Transferring Division of Forestry to Department of Agriculture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Agriculture and Rural Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Agriculture and Rural Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB310/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=310&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1062899,"bill_number":"HB4196","title":"Including possession of known stolen property in the offense of receiving or transferring stolen property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include possession of known stolen property in the offense of receiving or transferring stolen property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4196/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4196&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1062908,"bill_number":"HB4185","title":"Awarding service weapons to special natural resources police officers upon retirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the disposal of special natural police officer service weapons by the Chief of the Section of Parks and Recreation and the Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the Division of Natural Resources when the weapons are replaced due to routine wear; and to change the designation of service weapon from revolver to weapon.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4185/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4185&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1062918,"bill_number":"SB314","title":"Modifying procedure certain public agencies use to contract for architectural and engineering services","description":"Modifying procedure certain public agencies use to contract for architectural and engineering services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB314/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=314&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1062927,"bill_number":"HCR18","title":"U. S. Army PFC O. T. (Teaberry) Mullins Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC O. T. (Teaberry) Mullins Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR18/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1062934,"bill_number":"SR10","title":"Designating January 18, 2018, as Tucker County Day","description":"Designating January 18, 2018, as Tucker County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1062945,"bill_number":"HB4200","title":"Relating generally to the state’s spending units","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the preparation of a comprehensive annual financial report. The bill requires heads of spending units to prepare financial statements. The bill requires notice be given to the spending units. The bill establishes deadlines for the spending units. The bill requires training. The bill prescribes an administrative fine if the required reporting is not timely submitted. The bill provides for a response by the head of a spending unit. The bill provides for judicial appeal. The bill establishes deadlines for the submission of the comprehensive annual financial report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4200/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4200&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dianna Graves"},
{"bill_id":1062952,"bill_number":"HB4180","title":"Relating to wildlife resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to establish procedures and a fee schedule for individuals applying for limited permit hunts.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 172, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4180/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4180&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1062961,"bill_number":"HB4189","title":"Prohibiting certain persons from operating state-owned vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit persons from operating state-owned vehicles for five years, if they are convicted for an offense described in §17C-5-2 of this code or had a period of conditional probation imposed pursuant to §17C-5-2b of this code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4189/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4189&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1062971,"bill_number":"HB4184","title":"Amending a current legislative rule relating to the road skills examination by removing the reference to parallel parking","description":"The purpose of this bill is to direct the commissioner to amend a current legislative rule relating to the road skills examination.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4184/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4184&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1062978,"bill_number":"SB321","title":"Relating to powers and duties of Public Land Corporation","description":"Relating to powers and duties of Public Land Corporation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB321/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=321&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1062988,"bill_number":"SB319","title":"Allowing individuals who completed home schooling be eligible for PROMISE scholarship without equivalent diploma","description":"Allowing individuals who completed home schooling be eligible for PROMISE scholarship without equivalent diploma","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 113, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB319/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=319&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1062997,"bill_number":"HB4183","title":"Relating generally to standardized testing requirements for nonpublic schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove certain restrictions on achievement tests that must be administered to nonpublic students.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 73, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4183/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4183&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1063004,"bill_number":"HCR16","title":"Frenchburg Bridge","description":"Frenchburg Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR16/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1063012,"bill_number":"HB4190","title":"Relating to the debarment of vendors providing goods and services to the state and its subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent the state from contracting with vendors who employ or have employed debarred individuals and to provide for the debarment of a vendor for the fraudulent acts of an employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-18","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-18","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4190/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4190&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1065126,"bill_number":"HB4222","title":"Requiring the owners of motorboats to carry liability insurance, regardless of the horsepower or length of the motorboat","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the owners of motorboats to carry liability insurance, regardless of the horsepower or length of the motorboat.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4222/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4222&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1065131,"bill_number":"HCR21","title":"U. S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Corps PFC Randall Carl Phelps Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR21/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1065134,"bill_number":"HB4227","title":"Relating generally to drug control","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require hospital emergency rooms and departments, as well as certain other law enforcement and medical care providers to report suspected or confirmed drug overdoses to the Office of Drug Control Policy. The bill permits counties experiencing drug overdoses higher than the national average to establish certain community-based recognition and response efforts. The bill permits those counties to seek federal and private funding to implement these programs. The bill requires all first responders, regardless of frequency of drug overdoses in their communities, to carry Naloxone and be trained in its use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4227/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4227&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1065142,"bill_number":"SB326","title":"Protecting certain individuals from civil liability for damages when removing domesticated animal from locked or unattended vehicle","description":"Protecting certain individuals from civil liability for damages when removing domesticated animal from locked or unattended vehicle","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB326/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=326&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065146,"bill_number":"HB4203","title":"Campus Free Speech Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Campus Free Speech Act. The bill makes findings. The bill creates the Committee on Free Expression. The bill requires freshman orientation. The bill authorizes the Higher Education Policy Commission and state institutions of higher learning to adopt additional policies. The bill provides limitations. The bill defines terms. The bill provides enforcement actions. The bill provides for damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4203/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4203&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1065160,"bill_number":"HCR23","title":"Relating to Correctional Officer's Salaries","description":"Relating to Correctional Officer's Salaries","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR23/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1065162,"bill_number":"HB4213","title":"Reducing the severance tax on coal to two percent","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the severance tax on coal to two percent. The bill makes the effective March 31, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4213/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4213&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1065170,"bill_number":"SB328","title":"Requiring participation in drug court program before conditional discharge for first offense of possession of controlled substance","description":"Requiring participation in drug court program before conditional discharge for first offense of possession of controlled substance","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB328/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=328&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065174,"bill_number":"SB330","title":"Relating to exemptions from mandated immunizations","description":"Relating to exemptions from mandated immunizations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB330/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=330&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1065185,"bill_number":"SB327","title":"Providing extortion of anything of value, including sexual contact, subjects person to criminal penalty","description":"Providing extortion of anything of value, including sexual contact, subjects person to criminal penalty","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 57, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB327/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=327&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065188,"bill_number":"SB325","title":"Creating County Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"Creating County Home Rule Pilot Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB325/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=325&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1065203,"bill_number":"HB4205","title":"Entitling natural resource producers to the economic opportunity tax credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to entitle natural resource producers to the economic opportunity tax credit. The bill allows the credit to be used to offset the severance tax. The bill establishes conditions. The bill modifies definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4205/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4205&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1065205,"bill_number":"SB331","title":"Relating to retirement and pension benefits of certain members of PERS and Teachers Retirement system","description":"Relating to retirement and pension benefits of certain members of PERS and Teachers Retirement system","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB331/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=331&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1065212,"bill_number":"SR11","title":"Designating January 19, 2018, as Southern West Virginia Day at Capitol","description":"Designating January 19, 2018, as Southern West Virginia Day at Capitol","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1065216,"bill_number":"HB4215","title":"Relating to the involuntary hospitalization of persons administered opioid antagonists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to involuntary hospitalize a person administered an opioid antagonist by an initial responder.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4215/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4215&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1065224,"bill_number":"HCR20","title":"U. S. Marine Corps CPL Larry Scott Kennedy Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Corps CPL Larry Scott Kennedy Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR20/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1065228,"bill_number":"HB4212","title":"Relating to intentional killing based on status as law- enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a minimum criminal penalty of life imprisonment upon conviction of first degree murder, second degree murder, or voluntary manslaughter if the convicted party selected the victim of such crime based on the victim’s actual or perceived employment as a law-enforcement officer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4212/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4212&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1065238,"bill_number":"HB4220","title":"Relating generally to grounds for revocation of a teaching certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revoke teaching certificate of teacher’s conviction of any offense that requires the teacher to register as a sex offender.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4220/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4220&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1065244,"bill_number":"HB4210","title":"Creating tax credits for new and/or existing small businesses in this state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create tax credits for new small businesses in order to assist and encourage the growth of small business owners in the State of West Virginia, as well as promoting job growth from within this state by hiring residents of the state, for those tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018, through June 2027.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4210/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4210&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1065254,"bill_number":"HB4229","title":"Relating to debarment of vendors seeking to provide goods and services to the state and its subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify additional grounds for the debarment of a vendor to the state or its subdivisions, to clarify that vendors may be subject to debarment for the actions of individuals acting on behalf of the vendors, to broaden the scope of persons and business entities that may be subject to debarment, and to further define the duties of the Director of Purchasing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4229/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4229&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1065258,"bill_number":"HB4208","title":"Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act. Under the proposed bill, any requirement of state law describing or requiring that a land record document be an original, on paper, or in writing are satisfied by a document in electronic form. In addition, any requirement that the document contain a signature or acknowledgment is satisfied by an electronic signature or acknowledgment. The bill authorizes the clerk to accept electronic documents for recording and to index and store those documents. The article does not provide a means of funding the establishment or operation of an electronic recording system. No single approach is recommended and in fact, the commissioners recognized that the best approach for a state may involve multiple systems. The bill requires the Real Property Electronic Recording Standards Council to develop a legislative rule containing standards for electronic recording to be used by each county. The standards are to be developed with a vision toward fostering intra and interstate harmony and uniformity in the electronic recording process. The council will engage in a stakeholder type rule making process to assure that all of the affected parties have the opportunity to participate in the process.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4208/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4208&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1065266,"bill_number":"SB329","title":"Relating to prescribing opioids","description":"Relating to prescribing opioids","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB329/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=329&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065271,"bill_number":"HB4204","title":"Relating rights guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country","description":"The purpose of this bill is to preserve the rights of individuals guaranteed by the West Virginia Constitution and the United States Constitution when deciding the comity of a legal decision in a foreign country, the choice of law used for contractual interpretations and choice of forum. The bill exempts businesses. The bill also makes legislative findings, states public policy, defines a term and provides a severability provision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4204/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4204&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1065280,"bill_number":"SB333","title":"Granting DHHR rule-making authority to regulate local health departments","description":"Granting DHHR rule-making authority to regulate local health departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB333/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=333&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065288,"bill_number":"HB4214","title":"Increasing penalties for unlawfully possessing or digging ginseng","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for unlawfully possessing or digging ginseng.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 11, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4214/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4214&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1065293,"bill_number":"HB4218","title":"Relating to medical professional liability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the requirements of a certificate of merit.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4218/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4218&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1065299,"bill_number":"HB4221","title":"Requiring the Tax Commissioner to maintain a centralized computerized information system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Tax Commissioner to maintain a centralized computerized information system that allows the public access to information about tax liens recorded by the commissioner.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4221/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4221&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1065309,"bill_number":"HJR106","title":"Just Cut Taxes and Win or JCTAW Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to submit the proposed \"Just Cut Taxes and Win or JCTAW Amendment\" to the Constitution of the State to the people of the State for ratification or rejection at the general election of 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR106/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1065313,"bill_number":"HB4226","title":"Eliminating the competency testing requirement for school service personnel","description":"This purpose of this bill is to eliminate the competency testing requirement for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4226/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4226&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065322,"bill_number":"HB4219","title":"Permitting employees of educational services cooperatives to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit employees of educational services cooperatives to participate in the State Teachers Retirement System. The bill permits persons employed for instructional services by educational services cooperatives to participate in the State Teachers’ Defined Contribution Retirement System.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4219/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4219&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1065326,"bill_number":"SB323","title":"Creating Office of Outdoor Recreation","description":"Creating Office of Outdoor Recreation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB323/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=323&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1065334,"bill_number":"HB4225","title":"Eliminating the written consent requirement for relegating any condition of employment for service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the written consent requirement for relegating any condition of employment for service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4225/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4225&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065338,"bill_number":"HB4211","title":"Increasing penalties for public school employees that embezzle public funds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for school employees convicted of embezzling public funds.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4211/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4211&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1065350,"bill_number":"SB324","title":"Removing restrictions where certain traditional lottery games may be played","description":"Removing restrictions where certain traditional lottery games may be played","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB324/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=324&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1065355,"bill_number":"HB4202","title":"Model Veterans Treatment Court Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the Model Veterans Treatment Court Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4202/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4202&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1065362,"bill_number":"HCR19","title":"World Moyamoya Awareness Day","description":"World Moyamoya Awarenesss Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR19/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1065363,"bill_number":"HB4231","title":"Eliminating the requirement to pay service personnel for at least a full day of work when he or she has worked more than three and one-half hours on any Saturday or Sunday","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement to pay service personnel for at least a full day of work when he or she has worked more than three and one-half hours on any Saturday or Sunday.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4231/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4231&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065377,"bill_number":"HB4206","title":"Revising pupil to teacher ratio for elementary schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the pupil to teacher ratio for elementary schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4206/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4206&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065378,"bill_number":"HB4224","title":"Establishing an eight-hour work day for school service personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish an eight-hour work day for school service personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4224/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4224&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065391,"bill_number":"HB4207","title":"Authorizing an online application to receive a commission to act as a notary public, and eliminating the bond requirement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an online electronic application process to become a notary public and eliminate the $1000 bond requirement.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4207/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4207&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1065395,"bill_number":"HB4228","title":"Requiring available materials, supplies, equipment and other items purchased by the state and its agencies to be made in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require available materials, supplies, equipment and other items purchased by the state and its agencies to be made in the United States.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4228/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4228&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1065402,"bill_number":"HB4217","title":"Permitting an attending physician to obtain a patient’s autopsy report","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit an attending physician to obtain his or her patient’s autopsy report.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 29, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4217/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4217&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1065405,"bill_number":"SB332","title":"Granting DHHR rule-making authority to regulate local health departments","description":"Granting DHHR rule-making authority to regulate local health departments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB332/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=332&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1065414,"bill_number":"HB4209","title":"Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the Uniform Power of Attorney Act by authorizing the exercising of authority over the content of electronic communications and accessing the content of electronic communications. The bill also creates the West Virginia Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. It provides a short title and defines certain terms. The bill sets forth to whom the article applies; provides for user direction for disclosure of assets; and addresses terms of service agreements. The bill sets forth a procedure for disclosing digital assets; for disclosure of the content of electronic communications of deceased users; and for disclosure of content of electronic communications of a principal. The bill addresses disclosure of digital assets of a principal and disclosure of digital assets held in trust when the trustee is not the original owner or user. The bill addresses disclosure of digital assets to a conservator of a protected person. The bill sets forth a fiduciary’s duties and authority and provides for a custodian’s compliance and immunity. The bill provides for the uniformity of the application and construction of the article; and addresses the relation of the article to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4209/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4209&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1065423,"bill_number":"HCR22","title":"U. S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney, U. S. Navy SN1 Frankie Keeney and U. S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Bridge","description":"U. S. Navy MM2 Carl E. Keeney, U. S. Navy SN1 Frankie Keeney and U. S. Army PFC Carl M. Nicholas Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR22/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1065430,"bill_number":"HB4230","title":"Relating to credit for reinsurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure adequate regulation of insurers and reinsurers, and to provide sufficient protection for those to whom they owe obligations. The legislation amends current requirements concerning credit for reinsurance, which is a credit reflected on a ceding insurer’s annual statement showing reinsurance premiums ceded and losses recoverable from the reinsurer. .","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 131, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4230/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4230&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1065433,"bill_number":"HB4232","title":"Relating to the Board of Examiners on Registered Professional Nurses","description":"Relating to the Board of Examiners on Registered Professional Nurses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4232/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4232&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1065444,"bill_number":"HB4223","title":"Developing a resource for use by parents to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s receptive and expressive language","description":"The purpose of this bill is to develop a resource families can use to monitor and track deaf and hard-of-hearing children’s early language acquisition and expression, and developmental stages toward English literacy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4223/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4223&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1065445,"bill_number":"SB322","title":"Relating to employees of Department of Agriculture","description":"Relating to employees of Department of Agriculture","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB322/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=322&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1065449,"bill_number":"HB4216","title":"Revising the order in which qualified applicants are considered for service personnel employment by county boards of education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise the order in which qualified applicants are considered for service personnel employment by county boards of education.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-19","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4216/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4216&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1066933,"bill_number":"HB4253","title":"Responders Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize supervising entities to authorize ambulance crew members, firefighters, rescue squad members and emergency service personnel to carry firearms. It specifies the training required for them to be eligible to carry a firearm and allows them to be reimbursed for the cost of the training. In the alternative, the supervising entity may specify the training required in order for personnel to carry a firearm in the course of employment. The supervising entity is required to propose rules relating to this issue. This legislation is to be known as “The Responders Protection Act”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4253/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4253&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1066936,"bill_number":"HCR25","title":"U. S. Army SPC David A. Hess Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SPC David A. Hess Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR25/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":1066940,"bill_number":"HB4015","title":"Relating to the management and continuous inventory of vehicles owned, leased, operated, or acquired by the state and its agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create and maintain a centralized state vehicle inventory system. The bill establishes the Fleet Management Office within the Department of Administration. The bill creates the State Vehicle Title, Registration, and Relicensing Project of 2018. The bill requires reporting by spending units utilizing state vehicles. The bill provides the new article’s scope and establishes exemptions. The bill provides for new officers and establishes their powers, duties, and responsibilities. The bill defines terms. The bill continues the Fleet Management Office Fund. The bill requires the Fleet Management Office to coordinate with other agencies. The bill provides for annual reports of vehicle use by spending units. The bill requires annual reports to the Governor and the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill establishes operator requirements and training. The bill provides for enforcement. The bill provides for notice. The bill requires legislative compliance audits. The bill provides a deadline date for the expiration of current state vehicle license plates. The bill creates new state vehicle license plates. The bill provides for notice to spending units regarding the expiration of title, registrations, and license plates. The bill requires a standardized naming convention for the title, registration, and licensing of all state vehicles. The bill requires annual renewal of the state vehicle registrations. The bill provides exemptions from reporting for certain undercover vehicles. The bill requires insurance cards in state vehicles. The bill authorizes rule making and emergency rule making.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 106, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4015/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4015&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1066943,"bill_number":"HB4235","title":"Permitting full-time nonresident students attending an in-state college or university to purchase lifetime resident hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit full-time nonresident students attending an in-state college or university to purchase lifetime resident statewide hunting, trapping, trout fishing and fishing licenses.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4235/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4235&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1066946,"bill_number":"HB4248","title":"Permitting vocational education classes for homeschooled and private schooled students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to permit students who are homeschooled or attend private schools to enroll and take classes at the county’s vocational school.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4248/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4248&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1066950,"bill_number":"HB4244","title":"Granting business tax credits to businesses that financially support students enrolled in the state’s community and technical colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to grant business tax credits to businesses that financially support students enrolled in the state’s community and technical colleges. The bill establishes the amount of credits available. The bill sets forth conditions. The bill defines terms. The bill requires rule-making. The bill establishes an effective date.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4244/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4244&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1066956,"bill_number":"HCR24","title":"Recognizing March 2, 2018 as National Speech and Debate Education Day","description":"Recognizing March 2, 2018 as National Speech and Debate Education Day","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR24/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1066959,"bill_number":"SB335","title":"Protecting employees' wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities","description":"Protecting employees' wages or salaries from being withheld or diverted for political activities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB335/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=335&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1066965,"bill_number":"HB4236","title":"Requiring agencies to provide an annual inventory of real property holdings to the Real Estate Division","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the exemption of reporting real property by certain agencies to the Real Estate Division, streamline the data reported by agencies, and allow for a report to the Governor and Legislature those agencies that fail to meet reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 110, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4236/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4236&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1066970,"bill_number":"HB4241","title":"Transitioning foster children into managed care","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require DHHR to transition children placed in foster care into managed care.Â","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4241/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4241&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1066973,"bill_number":"HB4233","title":"Relating generally to fraudulent transfers","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns generally fraudulent transfers. The bill establishes that a presumption imposes on the party against which the presumption is directed the burden of proving that the nonexistence of insolvency is more probable than its existence. The bill provides that a creditor making a claim for relief has the burden of proving the elements of the claim for relief by a preponderance of the evidence. The bill sets forth rules regarding the defenses, liability and protection of transferees. The bill establishes the governing law. The bill provides for the application to series organizations. The bill provides for the limiting, modifying or superseding of the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. The bill adds new and modifies existing definitions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 245, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4233/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4233&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1066977,"bill_number":"SB337","title":"Permitting parents of newborns to decline administration of specific required medication at birth","description":"Permitting parents of newborns to decline administration of specific required medication at birth","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB337/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=337&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1066983,"bill_number":"HB4239","title":"Relating to regulating prior authorizations","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish universal forms and establish deadlines when a prior authorization is submitted electronically.Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4239/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4239&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1066987,"bill_number":"HB4240","title":"Relating to expungement of the records associated with driving under the influence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expunge the Division of Motor Vehicle records for a person who has completed the DUI deferral program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4240/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4240&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1066991,"bill_number":"HB4247","title":"Relating to life-sustaining treatment policies of health care facilities; “Simon’s Law”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit health care facilities and others from withholding life-sustaining procedures from a minor patient without the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4247/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4247&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1066998,"bill_number":"HB4238","title":"Authorizing counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow counties and municipalities to establish a joint airport hazard comprehensive plan for the purpose of satisfying requirements of federal aviation law, protecting the public safety or preventing hazardous conditions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 139, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4238/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4238&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1067001,"bill_number":"HJR107","title":"Taxpayer Bill of Rights","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to §51, Article VI of the Constitution to establish a general fund expenditure limit. The amendment is designated “Taxpayer Bill of Rights.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR107/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":1067005,"bill_number":"HB4246","title":"Requiring abortions to be performed by a licensed physician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that any abortion must be performed by a licensed physician.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4246/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4246&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1067011,"bill_number":"HB4252","title":"Authorizing the prosecuting attorney to issue a subpoena duces tecum for certain documents","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the prosecuting attorney to issue a subpoena duces tecum for documents deemed material while conducting a criminal investigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4252/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4252&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1067015,"bill_number":"SB338","title":"Changing date for employers to file annual reconciliation and withholding statements","description":"Changing date for employers to file annual reconciliation and withholding statements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 230, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB338/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=338&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1067021,"bill_number":"HB4234","title":"Creating the \"West Virginia Winner\" program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the \"West Virginia Winner\" program to promote healthy living and improve lifestyle and increase longevity of West Virginia residents by competing in various athletic and cultural events in the fifty-five counties. The bill provides that the program be administered by the Office of Healthy Lifestyles. And, the bill declares who may participate in the events together with participation fees to be paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4234/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4234&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1067026,"bill_number":"SR12","title":"Designating January 22, 2018, as Women's and Girls' Day","description":"Designating January 22, 2018, as Women's and Girls' Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1067030,"bill_number":"HJR108","title":"Super-Majority Required for Passage of Tax Bill Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the Constitution to require that bills imposing a tax or license fee and bills increasing the effective rate of any tax levied or fee imposed may not be enacted unless two thirds of the members of each house, present and voting, vote in the affirmative for passage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR108/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1067034,"bill_number":"HB4251","title":"Permitting employees of baccalaureate institutions and universities outside of this state to be appointed to board of governors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit employees of baccalaureate institutions and universities outside of this state to be appointed to a board of governors of a state institution of higher education. The bill makes a technical correction.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 114, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4251/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4251&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1067038,"bill_number":"SR13","title":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","description":"Recognizing Leadership Berkeley","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":1067044,"bill_number":"HB4245","title":"Exempting wood furniture from state sales tax under certain conditions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt wood furniture from state sales tax if seventy-five percent of the finished product is made from wood timbered in the state and the furniture is manufactured in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4245/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4245&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1067049,"bill_number":"SB334","title":"Supplemental appropriation from Excess Lottery Fund to DHHR Central Office","description":"Supplemental appropriation from Excess Lottery Fund to DHHR Central Office","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB334/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=334&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1067053,"bill_number":"HCR26","title":"U. S. Army PFC Tracy Victor Rohrbaugh Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Tracy Victor Rohrbaugh Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR26/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1067058,"bill_number":"HB4237","title":"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4237/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4237&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1067066,"bill_number":"SB336","title":"Providing certain DMV applicants ability to contribute to WV Department of Veterans Assistance","description":"Providing certain DMV applicants ability to contribute to WV Department of Veterans Assistance","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 97, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB336/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=336&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1067069,"bill_number":"HB4249","title":"Allowing private entities to lease buildings to local school boards in cases of emergency or condemnation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county boards of education to lease buildings that meet existing standards from private organizations or businesses in cases of emergency or condemnation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4249/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4249&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1067073,"bill_number":"HB4243","title":"Requiring county boards of education to conduct regular structural inspections of school facilities and structures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to conduct regular structural inspections of school facilities and structures and establish a schedule of rotating inspections for all schools to be inspected at least once every ten years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4243/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4243&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1067076,"bill_number":"HB4242","title":"Clarifying the jurisdictional amount for removal of a civil action from magistrate court to circuit court","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the jurisdictional amount for removal of a civil action from magistrate court to circuit court.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 5, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4242/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4242&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1067080,"bill_number":"HB4250","title":"Creating a digital learning pilot project","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a digital learning pilot project. The bill establishes a purpose, goals and objectives. The bill establishes key components of the pilot project, qualifications, and a deadline.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-22","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-22","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4250/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4250&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1068481,"bill_number":"SB347","title":"Relating to operation of motorboats","description":"Relating to operation of motorboats","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 165, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB347/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=347&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068496,"bill_number":"HB4266","title":"Eliminating taxation on annuity considerations collected and received by a life insurer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate taxation on annuity considerations collected and received by a life insurer.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4266/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4266&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1068507,"bill_number":"SCR7","title":"Requesting federal government grant waiver for required waiting period for tubal ligation procedures","description":"Requesting federal government grant waiver for required waiting period for tubal ligation procedures","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1068523,"bill_number":"HB4267","title":"Increasing access to career education and workforce training","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the quality of the state’s workforce by increasing access to career education through the establishment of Advanced Career Education (ACE) programs and the WV Invests Grant Program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4267/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4267&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1068530,"bill_number":"HB4261","title":"Relating generally to procurement by state agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the procurement by state agencies. The bill establishes direct award procurement requirements. The bill authorizes awarding contracts without competitive bidding if certain requirements are met. The bill establishes prequalification agreements and their requirements. The bill authorizes agency delegated bidding and its procedure. The bill increases certain cost limits from $50,000 to $1 million. The bill establishes the concept of “reciprocal preference” for an in-state vendor over an out-of-state vendor from any state that gives or requires a preference to bidders from that state, and sets forth its requirements. The bill modifies the value determination of certain motor vehicles that are to be sold. The bill permits spending units to use a standardization process to purchase commodities and sets forth its requirements. The bill expands the scope of those who may be debarred. The bill permits an architectural or engineering firm to be selected without bidding if certain conditions exist. The bill increases certain contract limits from $100,000 to $1 million. The bill defines terms. The bill authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4261/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4261&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1068546,"bill_number":"SB348","title":"Allowing for disposal of service weapons of special DNR police officers","description":"Allowing for disposal of service weapons of special DNR police officers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 166, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB348/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=348&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068558,"bill_number":"HB4259","title":"Providing information to high school students regarding career and technical educational opportunities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide information to high school students regarding career and technical educational opportunities during and after high school and to codify the Governor’s Workforce Credential.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4259/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4259&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1068571,"bill_number":"HB4257","title":"Repealing article creating the Office of Business Registration and Creation of Centralized Records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating an office of business registration and creation of centralized records as it is obsolete. The one-stop portal under W. Va. Code §31D-1-131 supplants the purpose of the article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4257/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4257&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1068579,"bill_number":"SB341","title":"Relating generally to WV Appellate Reorganization Act of 2018","description":"Creating new court of WV Intermediate Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB341/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=341&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1068593,"bill_number":"HCR27","title":"Making Grafton's Annual Memorial Day Parade the Official State Memorial Day Parade","description":"Making Grafton's Annual Memorial Day Parade the Official State Memorial Day Parade","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR27/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1068606,"bill_number":"HB4254","title":"Placing a seven-day supply limitation on the amount of Schedule II drugs which can be lawfully prescribed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to place a seven-day supply limitation on the amount of Schedule II drugs which may be lawfully prescribed. It includes exceptions to the prohibition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4254/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4254&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1068623,"bill_number":"HB4258","title":"Requiring the purchase by county commissions and display of POW/MIA flags at county courthouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the POW/MIA flag to be purchased by county commissions and displayed at county courthouses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4258/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4258&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1068631,"bill_number":"SB343","title":"Limiting expenses in preparing list for notice to redeem","description":"Limiting expenses in preparing list for notice to redeem","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB343/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=343&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1068643,"bill_number":"SB345","title":"Authorizing DNR establish procedures and fee schedule for limited permit hunts","description":"Authorizing DNR establish procedures and fee schedule for limited permit hunts","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB345/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=345&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068657,"bill_number":"SB344","title":"Requiring DOH implement program to recycle surplus metal supplies, materials and equipment","description":"Requiring DOH implement program to recycle surplus metal supplies, materials and equipment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB344/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=344&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1068673,"bill_number":"HB4256","title":"Allowing portions of otherwise exempt property that are being used for nonexempt purposes to be separately assessed and taxed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow portions of otherwise exempt property that are being used for nonexempt purposes to be separately assessed and taxed for property tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4256/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4256&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1068682,"bill_number":"HB4263","title":"Reducing the use of opiates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reduce the number of opioids. It requires reports to licensing boards regarding abnormal prescribing practices; requires the Board of Pharmacy to report quarterly to various licensing boards; and permits the investigation and discipline for abnormal prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs. The bill adds substances to Schedule I, II and IV of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. And the bill allows licensing boards who regulate prescribers to investigate abnormal prescribing and dispensing of prescription drugs based upon information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4263/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4263&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1068698,"bill_number":"SB351","title":"Permitting ballot commissioners serve while candidates for certain offices","description":"Permitting ballot commissioners serve while candidates for certain offices","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 77, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB351/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=351&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1068710,"bill_number":"SR14","title":"Designating January 23, 2018, as Higher Education Day","description":"Designating January 23, 2018, as Higher Education Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1068726,"bill_number":"SB349","title":"Providing teachers with a three percent pay raise","description":"Providing teachers with a three percent pay raise","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB349/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=349&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068734,"bill_number":"HB4255","title":"Requiring the state board of education to develop an elective course on Vocational Agriculture","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state board of education to develop an elective course on Vocational Agriculture.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4255/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4255&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1068748,"bill_number":"HCR28","title":"Raising Speed Limits on West Virginia Highways","description":"Raising Speed Limits on West Virginia Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR28/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068763,"bill_number":"HB4260","title":"Providing limited prescriptive authority to a licensed psychologist who meets certain criteria","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a procedure for giving limited prescriptive authority to a licensed psychologist who meets certain criteria.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4260/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4260&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1068775,"bill_number":"HCR29","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study Bitcoin","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study Bitcoin","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR29/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1068784,"bill_number":"SB339","title":"Relating to WV Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund within PEIA","description":"Relating to WV Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund within PEIA","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 98, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB339/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=339&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1068800,"bill_number":"HB4262","title":"Exempting retirement income of members of certain uniformed services from state income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt retirement income of members of additional uniformed services from income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4262/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4262&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1068809,"bill_number":"SB342","title":"Requiring agencies provide annual inventory of real property holdings to Real Estate Division","description":"Requiring agencies provide annual inventory of real property holdings to Real Estate Division","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB342/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=342&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1068827,"bill_number":"HB4265","title":"Relating generally to employer withholding taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the due date for employers to file their annual reconciliation and withholding statements with the Tax Commissioner to January 31, which date is consistent with the date by which employers must file their annual employer withholding reconciliation statements with the Internal Revenue Service; and to require more employers to file withholding return information electronically with the Tax Commissioner. Additionally, obsolete language would be deleted from the current law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4265/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4265&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1068836,"bill_number":"SB340","title":"Relating to employer-employee cost-sharing ratio of premiums for PEIA active members","description":"Relating to employer-employee cost-sharing ratio of premiums for PEIA active members","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"Senator Blair requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB340/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=340&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":null},
{"bill_id":1068848,"bill_number":"SB346","title":"Permitting full-time nonresident students purchase lifetime resident hunting, trapping and fishing licenses","description":"Permitting full-time nonresident students purchase lifetime resident hunting, trapping and fishing licenses","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 164, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB346/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=346&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1068860,"bill_number":"HB4264","title":"Repealing a section of the code relating to the penalty for performing an abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal a section of the code which was declared unconstitutional in Doe v. Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc., 529 F.2d 638 (4th Cir. 1975).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-23","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-23","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4264/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4264&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1068865,"bill_number":"SB350","title":"Eliminating obsolete requirement that Lottery Commission file racetrack video lottery game rules with Secretary of State","description":"Eliminating obsolete requirement that Lottery Commission file racetrack video lottery game rules with Secretary of State","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 99, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB350/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=350&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1069945,"bill_number":"HCR30","title":"U. S. Army PFC Victor Allen Mazitis, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Victor Allen Mazitis, Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR30/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1069951,"bill_number":"HB4289","title":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of income that may be earned by a person receiving a municipal disability pension before an offset of benefits is required. The bill also provides an automatic increase to that limit when the minimum wage increases. The bill also eliminates language that is unnecessary and without practical effect. This bill was recommended for introduction by the Municipal Pensions Oversight Board.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 159, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4289/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4289&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1069955,"bill_number":"HB4279","title":"Relating to adult protective services system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specifically provide that the goals of the legislative rules applicable to the adult protective services system within the Department of Health and Human Services separately include the preventing, reducing and eliminating of the financial exploitation of residents of nursing homes or facilities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 121, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4279/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4279&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1069965,"bill_number":"SB352","title":"Creating emergency text number system for children","description":"Creating emergency text number system for children","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB352/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=352&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1069969,"bill_number":"SB361","title":"Relating to treatment supervision under Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act","description":"Relating to treatment supervision under Drug Offender Accountability and Treatment Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB361/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=361&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1069975,"bill_number":"SB355","title":"Dissolving IS&C Division under Office of Technology","description":"Dissolving IS&C Division under Office of Technology","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB355/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=355&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1069985,"bill_number":"HB4269","title":"Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. The bill defines terms and provides for a court hearing to determine if the partition action concerns heirs’ property and the manner in which such property and interests may be sold. The bill also provides for uniformity of application and construction; and modifies, limits and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4269/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4269&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1069989,"bill_number":"SB368","title":"Protecting consumers against business using automatic purchase renewals without consent","description":"Protecting consumers against business using automatic purchase renewals without consent","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB368/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=368&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1069993,"bill_number":"SB362","title":"Relating to definitions of \"child abuse\" and \"neglect\"","description":"Relating to definitions of \"child abuse\" and \"neglect\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB362/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=362&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070003,"bill_number":"SB358","title":"Imposing fee for processing criminal bonds","description":"Relating to magistrate court costs for criminal proceedings","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB358/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=358&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070007,"bill_number":"HB4280","title":"Creating the “State Bank of West Virginia”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the “State Bank of West Virginia” that is owned, controlled and operated by the state for the purpose of encouraging and promoting agriculture, commerce and industry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4280/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4280&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1070013,"bill_number":"HCR31","title":"Lowe Mountain Memorial Highway","description":"Lowe Mountain Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR31/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1070023,"bill_number":"HB4293","title":"Prohibiting the use of anabolic steroids and certain Class I drugs on racing dogs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of anabolic steroids and certain Class I drugs on racing dogs. It provides fines for violators and make the dogs temporarily ineligible to race for testing positive for the drugs. It also requires the Racing Commission to publish certain information regarding the presence of drugs in racing dogs on its website each month and in its annual report.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4293/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4293&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1070029,"bill_number":"HB4291","title":"Exempting from certain contract and common carrier laws motor vehicles used exclusively in the transportation of railroad personnel","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for motor vehicles used by contract carriers exclusively for the transportation of railroad personnel.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4291/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4291&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1070034,"bill_number":"HB4276","title":"Allowing magistrates to grant work release privileges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow magistrates to grant work release privileges.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 63, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4276/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4276&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1070043,"bill_number":"SB369","title":"Relating to powers and authority of newly created divisions of Administrative Services and Corrections and Rehabilitation within MAPS","description":"Relating to powers and authority of newly created divisions of Administrative Services and Corrections and Rehabilitation within MAPS","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Senator Maroney requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB369/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=369&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1070052,"bill_number":"HB4284","title":"Setting minimum periods in which a governing body must make available to the public and news media the agenda for its meetings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to set minimum periods in which a governing body must make available to the public and news media the agenda for its meetings under the Open Governmental Proceedings Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4284/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4284&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1070057,"bill_number":"HB4290","title":"Requiring certain funds of a policeman’s or a firemen’s pension and relief fund be invested with the West Virginia Investment Management Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the investment with the IMB of municipal fire and police pension funds if the funds are less than 30 percent funded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4290/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4290&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1070061,"bill_number":"HB4286","title":"Repealing a section of the code related to wind power projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal a section of the code related to wind power projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4286/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4286&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1070070,"bill_number":"SB366","title":"Prohibiting State Board of Education from accepting federal education plans without approval of Legislature","description":"Prohibiting State Board of Education from accepting federal education plans without approval of Legislature","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB366/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=366&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1070076,"bill_number":"SB353","title":"Relating generally to certain permits and floor plans of nonintoxicating beer licensees","description":"Relating generally to certain permits and floor plans of nonintoxicating beer licensees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB353/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=353&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070083,"bill_number":"HB4278","title":"Exempting volunteer firefighters from fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses and permits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to waive the fees for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses or permits for individuals who are currently serving as volunteer firefighters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4278/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4278&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1070090,"bill_number":"SB354","title":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to purchase and sell beer and craft beer","description":"Creating one-day special license for charitable events to purchase and sell beer and craft beer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB354/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=354&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070096,"bill_number":"HB4270","title":"Providing for the timely payment of moneys owed from oil and natural gas production","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for timely payment of moneys owed from oil and natural gas production; to establish interest penalties for certain late payments; to require specified information be remitted with such payments; to require quarterly reporting of production data to Department of Environmental Protection for horizontal wells; and to provide for rule-making authority.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 150, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4270/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4270&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1070100,"bill_number":"HB4275","title":"Relating to the law-enforcement authority of the director and officers of the division of protective services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the law enforcement authority of the director and officers of the division of protective services, to exempt certain safety and security information from disclosure under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and to clarify that agencies installing electronic security systems designed to connect with the division’s command center must be approved prior to installation.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 217, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4275/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4275&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1070111,"bill_number":"HB4271","title":"Relating to pyramid promotional schemes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to rewrite sections of the pyramid promotional schemes article. The bill provides new definitions and more specifically describes what does and does not constitute an unlawful act under article 15.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4271/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4271&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1070115,"bill_number":"SB357","title":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","description":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB357/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=357&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1070122,"bill_number":"SB363","title":"Removing requirement of finding of professional negligence concerning involuntary hospitalizations","description":"Removing requirement of finding of professional negligence concerning involuntary hospitalizations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB363/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=363&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070131,"bill_number":"SB365","title":"Relating to Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act","description":"Relating to Young Entrepreneur Reinvestment Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 91, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB365/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=365&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1070137,"bill_number":"HB4287","title":"Relating to pharmacy benefit managers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent pharmacy benefit managers from using certain contract provisions and placing certain information on medical cards.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4287/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4287&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1070143,"bill_number":"HCR32","title":"Making Apple Cider West Virginia's State Beverage","description":"Making Apple Cider West Virginia's State Beverage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR32/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1070152,"bill_number":"HB4273","title":"Creating an additional magistrate court deputy clerk position for Raleigh County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a new magistrate court deputy clerk position for Raleigh County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4273/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4273&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1070156,"bill_number":"HB4268","title":"Co-tenancy Modernization and Majority Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exception to waste and trespass for certain oil and natural gas use and development to encourage the efficient economic development of oil and natural gas resources. The bill provides that use and development of oil and gas mineral property that has been consented to by three fourths of the oil and gas owners is permissible, is not waste, and is not a trespass. The bill provides that cotenants and operators are not liable for damages for the development and use of the property if they pay nonconsenting cotenants in accordance with either of two defined options and report and reserve interests for unknown or unlocatable tenants. The bill provides a method to determine certain leasehold and contractual terms, including review and determination by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in limited circumstances. The bill provides for the creation of a fund to accept deposits of reserved interests for unknown or unlocatable cotenants which is administered by the State Treasurer as provided and in conjunction with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. The bill provides that after a specified time, the administrator may transfer the unclaimed funds to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund for the plugging of oil and gas wells. The bill provides for penalties for noncompliance as part of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act and provides for rule making authority by the State Treasurer regarding the created fund and by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The bill provides certain protections for surface owners where oil and natural gas are owned by a nonconsenting cotenant and provides liability protection for nonconsenting cotenants with respect to development of oil and natural gas. Finally, the bill provides that its provisions are severable.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 149, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4268/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4268&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1070166,"bill_number":"HB4272","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Retirement Health Benefit Trust Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change some definitions to provide some flexibility for PEIA to comply with GASB 74 and 75 and remain consistent with the established liability allocation process to address the unfunded liability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4272/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4272&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1070170,"bill_number":"SR15","title":"Designating January 24, 2018, as School Counselors Day","description":"Designating January 24, 2018, as School Counselors Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR15/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1070178,"bill_number":"SB364","title":"Allowing parent or legal guardian of homeschooled child provide signed statement for obtaining permit or license to operate motor vehicle","description":"Allowing parent or legal guardian of homeschooled child provide signed statement for obtaining permit or license to operate motor vehicle","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 70, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB364/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=364&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1070183,"bill_number":"HB4283","title":"Relating to construction of a modern highway from eastern Kentucky to Beckley, West Virginia","description":"The purpose of this bill is to propose the construction of a modern highway from Pikeville, Kentucky to Beckley, West Virginia. The bill requires the Commissioner of Highways to determine how the highway can be best funded and constructed. The bill also requires regular reports to be submitted to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4283/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4283&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1070189,"bill_number":"HB4288","title":"Requiring contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require contractors to provide all required information on a construction project to the State Fire Commission or the State Fire Marshall. The bill relieves the person who has hired the contractor from submitting the same information twice. The bill requires the State Fire Commission and the State Fire Marshall to create forms and to provide them to the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board for contractors to use.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4288/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4288&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1070198,"bill_number":"SCR8","title":"Requesting study of creation and role of WV Motorsports Commission","description":"Requesting study of creation and role of WV Motorsports Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1070204,"bill_number":"SB367","title":"Allowing retired judicial officers recalled to service avoid normal cap on temporary employment payments","description":"Allowing retired judicial officers recalled to service avoid normal cap on temporary employment payments","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB367/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=367&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070210,"bill_number":"HB4285","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Safe Mortgage Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend continuing educational requirements under the West Virginia Safe Mortgage Licensing Act. The bill modernizes and standardizes licensing requirements for mortgage loan originators to permit adoption of a uniform national test for licensing. It also increases the registration fee to fully cover the agency’s administrative costs, and to align it with the fee being assessed by the majority of other states.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 185, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4285/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4285&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1070219,"bill_number":"HB4274","title":"Relating to the operation of motorboats","description":"This purpose of this bill relates to the operation of motorboats. The bill defines the term “state of principle operation. The bill” establishes a fee schedule for motorboat registration. The bill establishes motorboat numbering, lighting, fire extinguishers, engine bilges and flotation device requirements. The bill increases the financial amount of property damage before certain accidents need to be reported. The bill clarifies the requirements for the operation of personal watercrafts. The bill limits the hours during the day water skiing and surfboarding is permitted. The bill authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4274/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4274&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1070223,"bill_number":"SB360","title":"Clarifying oil and gas permits not be on flat well royalty leases","description":"Clarifying royalty owed in oil and gas lease","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 86, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB360/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=360&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1070229,"bill_number":"SB356","title":"Making technical corrections to code when referencing chapter 49 of code","description":"Making technical corrections to code when referencing chapter 49 of code","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB356/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=356&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070239,"bill_number":"HB4277","title":"Allowing individuals who have completed home school to be eligible for the PROMISE scholarship","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make individuals who completed home school eligible for the PROMISE scholarship without having to obtain a diploma equivalent such as a general equivalency degree (GED).Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4277/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4277&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1070243,"bill_number":"HB4281","title":"Prohibiting civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill provides that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions except in certain situations. The bill provides for sentencing alternatives for persons convicted of violations. And, the amendments to this section are to be known as the “Justice Through Grace in Communities Act”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4281/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4281&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joshua Higginbotham"},
{"bill_id":1070247,"bill_number":"SR16","title":"Designating January 24, 2018, as Marshall University Day","description":"Designating January 24, 2018, as Marshall University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR16/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1070256,"bill_number":"SB359","title":"Authorizing Supreme Court establish curricula for mental hygiene commissioners and certain magistrates","description":"Authorizing Supreme Court establish curricula for mental hygiene commissioners and certain magistrates","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 195, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB359/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=359&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1070260,"bill_number":"HB4282","title":"Changing the Unborn Victims of Violence Act to the Unborn Victims of Abuse Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the name of the Unborn Victims of Violence Act to the Unborn Victims of Abuse Act. The bill permits a “person” to be exempt from a certain provision of the act. The bill defines the term “person.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4282/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4282&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1070265,"bill_number":"HB4292","title":"Discontinuing the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Racing Commission special account known as the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund; to transfer all moneys in the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to require that all moneys previously required to be directed to the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; requiring that upon transfer of moneys from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, a certain amount be withheld and deposited in the special account known as the “administration, promotion, education, capital improvement and greyhound adoption programs to include spaying and neutering account;” to require that all moneys previously required to be directed into any fund or paid for the purpose of funding purses, awards or provide any other funding for greyhound races be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to qualify for such license; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to or to contract to receive telecasts and accept wagers; to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to renew a video lottery license or racetrack table games license; to eliminate the requirement, for a video lottery licensee at a dog track, that operational video lottery must be located in the same building or structure as a racetrack and area where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a video lottery license or license renewal at a dog track must provide evidence of the existence of an agreement regarding proceeds from lottery terminals with certain parties; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a racetrack table games license at a dog track must race a certain number of days to qualify for such license; and to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to conduct simulcast racing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4292/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4292&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1070269,"bill_number":"SR17","title":"Recognizing Marshall University football team","description":"Recognizing Marshall University football team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-24","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-24","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR17/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1071413,"bill_number":"SB376","title":"Amending residency requirements for people entitled to vote","description":"Amending residency requirements for people entitled to vote","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB376/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=376&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1071418,"bill_number":"SB373","title":"Providing special license plate to support adoption","description":"Providing special license plate to support adoption","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB373/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=373&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1071428,"bill_number":"HB4016","title":"Relating to combatting waste, fraud, and misuse of public funds through investigations, accountability and transparency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to combat waste, fraud, and misuse of public funds through investigations, accountability and transparency. The bill directs that Auditor to establish and maintain a searchable financial transparency website. The bill clarifies the role of the Auditor to receive and investigate complaints of possible fraud, misappropriation, mismanagement or waste of public moneys. The Auditor is additionally directed to track and publish annual reports on complaints of possible fraud, misappropriation, mismanagement or waste of public moneys. The bill clarifies and increases the penalties for the offense of embezzlement and the offense of making a false statement as to financial condition. The bill also creates a new criminal offense of improper receipt or concealment of public funds.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 206, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4016/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4016&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Martin Atkinson"},
{"bill_id":1071442,"bill_number":"HB4295","title":"Relating to farmers markets","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove local health departments from farmers market permit process; transfer rules and regulations for farmers markets, cottage foods, acidified foods, nonpotentially hazardous foods and exempted foods from Department of Health and Human Resources to Department of Agriculture; clarify consignment markets; require farmers market registration and fees; expand farmers market vendor permits and fee structure to include egg permit and cottage foods permit; clarify certain farm and food products require other permits; permit sampling of certain food products; clarify scope, labeling and sources of cottage foods; require online farmers market sales be delivered in person; permitting home, farm, community or commercial kitchen to be used by cottage foods vendor as determined by the department; and clarify that cottage foods includes certain acidified foods, nonpotentially hazardous foods and exempted foods. This bill is recommended for introduction and passage during the 2018 Regular Session by the Joint Interim Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4295/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4295&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1071447,"bill_number":"HB4299","title":"Providing a $2,000 salary increase to West Virginia State Troopers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a $2,000 salary increase to West Virginia State Troopers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4299/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4299&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1071458,"bill_number":"SB392","title":"Reconfiguring membership of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council","description":"Reconfiguring Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB392/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=392&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1071468,"bill_number":"SB389","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DHHR, Division of Human Services","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DHHR, Division of Human Services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB389/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=389&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071476,"bill_number":"SB384","title":"Decreasing and increasing appropriations from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR","description":"Decreasing and increasing appropriations from State Fund, General Revenue to DHHR","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 15, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB384/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=384&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071489,"bill_number":"SB378","title":"Expiring, supplementing, amending, increasing and adding items within various DHHR accounts","description":"Expiring, supplementing, amending, increasing and adding items within various DHHR accounts","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB378/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=378&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071498,"bill_number":"SB386","title":"Decreasing and increasing appropriations from Treasury to Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"Decreasing and increasing appropriations from Treasury to Higher Education Policy Commission","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 17, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB386/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=386&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071510,"bill_number":"SB387","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DHHR, Division of Health","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DHHR, Division of Health","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB387/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=387&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071518,"bill_number":"SB372","title":"Authorizing higher education institutions to eliminate faculty tenure","description":"Authorizing higher education institutions to eliminate faculty tenure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB372/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=372&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1071528,"bill_number":"HB4301","title":"Requiring all state agencies to develop a plan to evaluate a transition to cloud based data storage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require all state agencies to develop a plan to evaluate a transition to cloud based data storage, and includes reporting requirements.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4301/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4301&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1071545,"bill_number":"SB381","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DOT, Division of Public Transit","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds from Treasury to DOT, Division of Public Transit","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB381/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=381&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071554,"bill_number":"HB4300","title":"Increasing compensation for Parole Board members","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase pay of Parole Board members by $10,000 per year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4300/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4300&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1071562,"bill_number":"SB388","title":"Decreasing, increasing and adding appropriations out of Treasury to DHHR and Department of Administration","description":"Decreasing, increasing and adding appropriations out of Treasury to DHHR and Department of Administration","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 18, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB388/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=388&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071574,"bill_number":"SB370","title":"Exempting nonpaid volunteers at ski areas from workers' compensation benefits","description":"Exempting nonpaid volunteers at ski areas from workers compensation benefits","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB370/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=370&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1071583,"bill_number":"SB380","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds out of Treasury to certain DOE programs","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds out of Treasury to certain DOE programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB380/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=380&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071590,"bill_number":"SB391","title":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds out of Treasury to Department of Agriculture","description":"Supplemental appropriation of federal funds out of Treasury to Department of Agriculture","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB391/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=391&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071605,"bill_number":"SB375","title":"Relating to farmers markets","description":"Relating to farmers markets","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 7, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB375/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=375&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1071614,"bill_number":"HB4297","title":"Prohibiting state licensing boards from hiring lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit state licensing boards from hiring lobbyists; and declare that the director and appointed board members of each board may lobby on behalf of the board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4297/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4297&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1071626,"bill_number":"HB4298","title":"The Campus Self Defense Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create “The Campus Self Defense Act” which denies institutions of higher education the authority to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed deadly weapon by a person who holds a current license to carry a concealed deadly weapon. It also provides exceptions as to when regulation may occur.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4298/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4298&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1071635,"bill_number":"SB374","title":"Creating private fair and festival license","description":"Creating private fair and festival license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB374/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=374&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1071643,"bill_number":"HB4296","title":"Establishing the Southern West Virginia Lake Development Study Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate a study of the feasibility of constructing a large lake or lakes in the southern counties of this state as a mechanism for revitalization of that area of our state.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"On 3rd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4296/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4296&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1071654,"bill_number":"SB371","title":"Relating to proceedings for voluntary custody for examination","description":"Relating to proceedings for voluntary custody for examination","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB371/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=371&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1071670,"bill_number":"SB393","title":"Relating to compensation and composition of WV Racing Commission","description":"Relating to compensation and composition of WV Racing Commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB393/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=393&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1071678,"bill_number":"HB4294","title":"Creating a state-administered wholesale drug importation program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the state to designate a state agency to become a drug wholesaler to import pharmaceuticals from Canada to provide cheaper drugs to West Virginians.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4294/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4294&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1071686,"bill_number":"SB390","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, Division of Highways","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Road Fund to DOT, Division of Highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB390/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=390&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071699,"bill_number":"SB382","title":"Supplemental appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","description":"Supplemental appropriation of Lottery Net Profits to Bureau of Senior Services, Lottery Senior Citizens Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 14, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB382/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=382&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071711,"bill_number":"SB379","title":"Supplemental appropriation from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to DHHR","description":"Supplemental appropriation from State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to DHHR","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 13, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB379/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=379&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071717,"bill_number":"SB385","title":"Decreasing and adding appropriations out of Treasury to DHHR and MAPS","description":"Decreasing and adding appropriations out of Treasury to DHHR and MAPS","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 16, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB385/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=385&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071729,"bill_number":"HB4304","title":"Creating the Board of Nursing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to combine the board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses into a new Board of Nurses. §30-7-1 et seq. has been rewritten; therefore it has been completely underscored.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4304/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4304&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1071739,"bill_number":"HB4302","title":"Authorizing the use of bailiffs who are not law-enforcement officers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the use of bailiffs in courtrooms who are not law-enforcement officers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4302/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4302&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1071744,"bill_number":"HB4303","title":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","description":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4303/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4303&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1071757,"bill_number":"SB383","title":"Expiring funds from Treasurer's Office to WV Enterprise Resource Planning Board","description":"Expiring funds from Treasurer's Office to WV Enterprise Resource Planning Board","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB383/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=383&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1071766,"bill_number":"SB377","title":"Removing firefighters from certain procedures for investigation and hearing of misconduct allegations","description":"Removing firefighters from certain procedures for investigation and hearing of misconduct allegations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-25","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-25","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB377/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=377&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1072406,"bill_number":"HB4336","title":"Updating the schedule of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the schedule of controlled substances.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 47, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4336/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4336&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1072411,"bill_number":"HB4307","title":"Prohibiting the alcohol beverage commission from assessing a fee to another state agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the alcohol beverage commission from assessing a fee to another state agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4307/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4307&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1072417,"bill_number":"SB404","title":"Relating to sex offender registry information","description":"Relating to sex offender registry information","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 210, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB404/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=404&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1072425,"bill_number":"HB4335","title":"Requiring that lien releases filed with county clerk’s office include the Deed of Trust Book and page numbers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that lien releases filed with county clerk’s office include the Deed of Trust Book and page numbers where the lien is filed.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4335/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4335&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1072432,"bill_number":"HB4328","title":"Requiring health insurance providers to provide coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a patient with Lyme Disease","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health insurance providers to provide coverage for long-term antibiotic therapy for a patient with Lyme Disease.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4328/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4328&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1072439,"bill_number":"SB405","title":"Creating Life at Conception Act of 2018","description":"Creating Life at Conception Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB405/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=405&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1072446,"bill_number":"SB400","title":"Prohibiting state licensing boards from hiring lobbyists","description":"Prohibiting state licensing boards from hiring lobbyists","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB400/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=400&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1072456,"bill_number":"SB396","title":"Creating West Virginia Net Neutrality Act","description":"Creating West Virginia Net Neutrality Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"Senator Rucker requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB396/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=396&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1072463,"bill_number":"SB395","title":"Providing for judicial review of appealed decisions of Air Quality Review Board, Environmental Quality Board and Surface Mine Board","description":"Providing for judicial review of appealed decisions of Air Quality Review Board, Environmental Quality Board and Surface Mine Board","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 87, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB395/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=395&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1072473,"bill_number":"HB4337","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4337/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4337&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anthony Paynter"},
{"bill_id":1072477,"bill_number":"HB4324","title":"Relating to the employment of individuals by municipal paid fire departments under civil service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the employment of individuals by municipal paid fire departments under civil service need not be a resident of the municipality or the county in which he or she seeks to become a member of the paid fire department; and that if there are not enough eligible applicants to certify a list of three, then the appointing officer may appoint a qualified individual to fill the position.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 160, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4324/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4324&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1072484,"bill_number":"SB406","title":"Clarifying that ground emergency medical transportation is eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement","description":"Clarifying that ground emergency medical transportation is eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 117, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB406/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=406&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1072491,"bill_number":"HB4321","title":"Permitting electronic records of documents to serve as original records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permitting banks to use electronic records as originals.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4321/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4321&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1072499,"bill_number":"HB4327","title":"Prohibiting employers from requiring any employee to have or receive an influenza immunization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit employers from requiring employees to have or receive an influenza immunization and prohibiting employers from failing to hire, discriminating against, or otherwise disadvantaging or penalizing any individual for failing to have or receive an influenza immunization.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4327/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4327&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1072505,"bill_number":"SB398","title":"Relating to requirements for making consumer loans","description":"Relating to requirements for making consumer loans","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB398/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=398&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1072515,"bill_number":"HB4310","title":"Mandating cognitive behavioral therapy for those who have violated the law for computer sex crimes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require cognitive behavioral therapy for those who have violated the law for computer sex crimes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4310/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4310&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1072521,"bill_number":"HB4333","title":"Relating to adoption records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise current law relating to access to adoption records by adoptees; authorizing adult adoptees access to certain records; requiring birth parents to provide certain health information at time of adoption; allowing birth parents to designate a contact; directing the Department of Health and Human Resources to administer collection of records, require additional information and charge a reasonable fee for records copies; providing a procedure for collection and disseminate information; and authorizing the Department of Health and Human Resources to promulgate legislative rules needed to administer the program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4333/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4333&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1072532,"bill_number":"SB397","title":"Creating crime of impersonating blind or disabled person","description":"Creating crime of impersonating blind or disabled person","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 58, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB397/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=397&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1072537,"bill_number":"HB4314","title":"Providing that paralegals and analysts who have been certified by a national association and who have been employed by the Legislature for two years are certified paralegals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that paralegals and analysts who have been certified by a national association and who have been employed by the Legislature for two years are certified paralegals for all purposes within the state. The bill provides that the certification is a lifetime certification.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4314/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4314&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1072543,"bill_number":"HB4318","title":"Life at Conception Act of 2018","description":"The purpose of this bill is to guarantee the right to life to all human beings and to provide definitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4318/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4318&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1072551,"bill_number":"SJR10","title":"Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Tax Amendment","description":"Disabled Veteran Exemption From Ad Valorem Property Tax Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1072558,"bill_number":"HB4331","title":"Providing that a living organ donor is exempt from all personal income tax in the taxable year in which the organ transplantation occurs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt living organ donors to be exempt from all personal income tax in the taxable year in which the human organ transplantation occurs. The bill defines the term human organ.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4331/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4331&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1072564,"bill_number":"HB4317","title":"West Virginia Contractor Licensing Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to transfer the West Virginia Contractor Act from administration and regulation by the Division of Labor to regulation under the provisions of professions and occupations in chapter thirty of this code. The bill retains the short title and declaration of policy with definitions of the existing act. It continues the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board, composition, terms, qualifications and appointment, together with administrative duties of board and legislative rules, without the Division of Labor. The bill retains the necessity for contractor license and exemptions, procedure for licensing, expiration date, fees and renewal of license. It continues procedure for revocation for unlawful use, assignment or transfer of license. Also the prerequisites to obtaining building permit and mandatory written contracts. The requirement of informational list for basic universal design features is retained, as is the provision for injunction and criminal penalties for violation of article. Specific administrative duties of board and record keeping by the board are provided without the Division of Labor. The board is authorized to grant reciprocity and to provide training to students who desire to obtain a West Virginia contractor license. Misdemeanor criminal penalties for violations of article are retained.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4317/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4317&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1072573,"bill_number":"HB4306","title":"Permitting local boards of health to combine without approval from the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit local boards of health to combine without approval of the Commissioner for the Bureau for Public Health.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4306/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4306&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1072581,"bill_number":"HB4325","title":"Adding an annual annuity adjustment of one percent for eligible retirants or surviving spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give an annual 1% annuity adjustment to all eligible retired deputy sheriffs or their surviving spouses.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4325/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4325&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Edward Evans"},
{"bill_id":1072586,"bill_number":"HB4313","title":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to deregulate persons who perform work on heating, ventilating and cooling systems and fire dampers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4313/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4313&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1072598,"bill_number":"SB401","title":"Requiring specified coverage in health benefit plans for treatment of substance abuse disorders","description":"Requiring specified coverage in health benefit plans for treatment of substance abuse disorders","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 126, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB401/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=401&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1072603,"bill_number":"SB403","title":"Licensing advance deposit wagering","description":"Licensing advance deposit wagering","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB403/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=403&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1072611,"bill_number":"HB4315","title":"Exempting certain law-enforcement officers from payment of income and personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt law-enforcement officers, who are members of a municipal paid police department, county sheriff’s office, or the State Police, from payment of income and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4315/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4315&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1072620,"bill_number":"HB4326","title":"Exempting veterans from obtaining a certificate of training in handling a firearm","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States of America from obtaining a certificate of training in handling a firearm if that veteran presents to the local office of the Division of Wildlife Resources a copy of the veteran’s DD-214 form indicating that veteran’s qualification with a firearm.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4326/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4326&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1072627,"bill_number":"HB4308","title":"Removing the requirement for contactors to file payroll information on public improvement construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement for contractors to submit certified payrolls or other payroll information to the Division of Labor for public improvement construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4308/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4308&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1072634,"bill_number":"HB4332","title":"Relating to home peritoneal renal dialysis","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the sale or distribution of dialysate, drugs or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal renal dialysis to patients with end state renal disease.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 186, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4332/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4332&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1072642,"bill_number":"HB4305","title":"Authorizing the West Virginia Ethics Commission to sanction persons who have violated the Freedom of Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Ethics Commission to investigate violations of the Freedom of Information Act and to issue sanctions for intentional violations.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4305/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4305&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1072649,"bill_number":"SCR10","title":"Proposing amendment to US Constitution restoring free and fair elections","description":"Proposing amendment to US Constitution restoring free and fair elections","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"Senator Romano requests to be removed as sponsor of resolution","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1072658,"bill_number":"SB394","title":"Changing requisite period necessary to take advantage of criminal offense reduction","description":"Changing requisite period necessary to take advantage of criminal offense reduction","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB394/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=394&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1072664,"bill_number":"HB4330","title":"Authorizing county commissions to initiate collection actions for emergency ambulance service","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to initiate collections for emergency ambulance services and to set a fee for those who refuse transport.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4330/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4330&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1072670,"bill_number":"HB4323","title":"Relating to non-renewal of any certificate, license, registration, to any person who is delinquent in the payment of state or local taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit boards from granting or renewing any certificate, license, registration, or authority to practice to any person who is delinquent in state or local taxes, fees, or other moneys due to the state or its subdivisions with exceptions and to correct terms related to certificate, license, registration, or authority to practice in the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4323/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4323&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1072680,"bill_number":"HB4320","title":"Limiting the ability of an agent under a power of attorney to take self-benefiting actions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the presumption that an act is not within the scope of authority granted in a power of attorney when an agent benefits from the act to the detriment of an ancestor, spouse, heir, or descendant. The bill removes the prohibition that an agent from exercising authority under a power of attorney to create in the agent, or in an individual to whom the agent owes a legal obligation of support, an interest in the principal’s property, whether by gift, right of survivorship, beneficiary designation, disclaimer, or otherwise.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 176, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4320/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4320&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1072687,"bill_number":"HB4309","title":"Restricting the sale and trade of dextromethorphan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to restrict the sale and trade of dextromethorphan. The bill sets age limits. The bill defines terms. The bill establishes penalties. The bill preempts local ordinances and requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Rereferred to Judiciary on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4309/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4309&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1072695,"bill_number":"HCR33","title":"U. S. Army 2LT Clarence Dragoo Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army 2LT Clarence Dragoo Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR33/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1072702,"bill_number":"SB399","title":"Creating Taxation with Representation Act","description":"Creating Taxation with Representation Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB399/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=399&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1072711,"bill_number":"SR18","title":"Designating January 26, 2018, as Human Resources Day","description":"Designating January 26, 2018, as Human Resources Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR18/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1072716,"bill_number":"HB4316","title":"Exempting firefighters and volunteer firefighters from payment of income and real and personal property taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt firefighters, who are full-time employees of a local fire department, and volunteer firefighters who have successfully completed training requirements under §29-3-6 of this code and who are employed by a volunteer fire department, from payment of income and real and personal property taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4316/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4316&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1072727,"bill_number":"HB4311","title":"Making all work product by State Government to be in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make all work product by State Government to be in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4311/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4311&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1072734,"bill_number":"SCR9","title":"Urging Congress call convention of states under Article V limited to proposing amendments to Constitution of United States","description":"Urging Congress call convention of states under Article V limited to proposing amendments to Constitution of United States","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1072744,"bill_number":"SB402","title":"Creating exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for motor vehicles","description":"Creating exemption from certain contract and common carrier laws for motor vehicles","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB402/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=402&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1072751,"bill_number":"HB4329","title":"Requiring pawnbrokers to providing certain information to law-enforcement agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require pawnbrokers to provide certain information to law-enforcement agencies. The bill provides a mechanism to provide the information through a third-party database available on the Internet.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"Recommitted to Judiciary on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4329/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4329&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1072757,"bill_number":"HB4319","title":"Adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Human Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment and places of public accommodation. The bill adds “age”, “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the categories covered by the Fair Housing Act prohibiting discrimination in housing. The bill defines “sexual orientation” and “gender identity”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4319/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4319&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1072764,"bill_number":"HB4322","title":"Relating to workers' compensation insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow an employer to extend workers' compensation insurance coverage to an employee engaged in volunteer fire fighting and allowing employers a tax credit for the cost of providing workers' compensation insurance to employees engaged in volunteer fire fighting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4322/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4322&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1072772,"bill_number":"HB4334","title":"Requiring certain boards that seek to increase a fee or seek to impose a new fee to also submit cost saving measures","description":"The purpose of this to require certain boards that seek to increase a fee or seek to impose a new fee to also submit cost saving measures undertaken or proposed to be undertaken.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4334/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4334&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1072778,"bill_number":"HB4312","title":"Requiring purchasers of roundwood to collect and maintain certain information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require purchasers of roundwood to collect and maintain certain information. It also provides criminal penalties for failure to record, maintain or for falsifying required information. It requires sellers to provide updated information to purchases prior to purchase; and it clarifies that the employees of the Division of Forestry are authorized to issue citations for violations of the Logging Sediment and Control Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-26","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-26","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4312/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4312&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1073174,"bill_number":"SB408","title":"Licensing of nursing homes and assisted living residences","description":"Licensing of nursing homes and assisted living residences","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 196, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB408/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=408&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1073178,"bill_number":"SB407","title":"Licensing and approval of child care programs","description":"Licensing and approval of child care programs","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 34, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB407/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=407&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1073184,"bill_number":"HB4346","title":"Repealing the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the Public Employees Insurance Agency Finance Board effective July 1, 2018, amend code sections that refer to the finance board and designate the changes made by this bill the “PEIA the Buck Stops Here Act”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Motion to take from the table the motion to discharge rejected (Roll No. 64)","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4346/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4346&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1073193,"bill_number":"HB4338","title":"Relating to the powers and authority of the Divisions of Administrative Services, and Corrections and Rehabilitation of the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the powers and authority of the newly created Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety Divisions of Administrative Services and Corrections and Rehabilitation. The bill abolishes certain divisions and authorities. The bill sets forth legislative intent. The bill sets forth the institutions to be controlled by the Commissioner of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The bill establishes law enforcement powers. The bill establishes employment criteria. The bill establishes rules for offenders and inmates. The bill establishes certain funds and programs. The bill creates the Bureau of Prisons and Jails and sets forth its duties and responsibilities. The bill establishes the Bureau of Juvenile Services and sets forth its duties and responsibilities. The bill establishes the Bureau of Community Corrections and sets forth its duties and responsibilities. The bill creates the Regional Jail and Corrections Authority Board and sets forth its duties and responsibilities. The bill sets forth compensation. The bill defines terms. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 107, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4338/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4338&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1073195,"bill_number":"SB415","title":"Permitting wagering on certain professional or collegiate sports events authorized as WV Lottery sports wagering activities","description":"Permitting wagering on certain professional or collegiate sports events authorized as WV Lottery Sports Wagering activities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 101, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB415/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=415&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1073206,"bill_number":"SB411","title":"Removing Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health from State Board of Sanitarians","description":"Removing Commissioner of Bureau for Public Health from State Board of Sanitarians","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 100, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB411/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=411&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1073208,"bill_number":"SB412","title":"Relating to authority of county litter control officers","description":"Relating to authority of county litter control officers","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 51, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB412/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=412&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1073212,"bill_number":"HB4341","title":"Dedicating certain severance taxes to fund PEIA","description":"The purpose of this bill is to dedicate certain severance taxes to fund PEIA.","status_desc":"In House Committee","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Motion to discharge bill from committee tabled (Roll No. 123)","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4341/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4341&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1073219,"bill_number":"SB414","title":"Requiring purchasers of roundwood collect and maintain certain information","description":"Requiring purchasers of roundwood collect and maintain certain information","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB414/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=414&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1073244,"bill_number":"HB4340","title":"Relating to the powers and duties of the Office of Coalfield Community Development","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that all procedures previously followed for miners’ health, safety and training and underground mines are to be subject to standards established by the U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration. The bill does not change; civil and criminal penalties for violations of this article. It provides that by August 31, 2018, all existing state rules or regulations under the authority of this article be revised to reflect the changes in this bill. Sections that are otherwise subject to U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration standards are repealed. The bill provides that the Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training staff mine rescue teams. It amends various definitions. It deals with underground safety compliance visits and education relating to coal mines and provides for additional duties of inspectors. The director is required to propose rules for legislative approval relating to safety compliance assistance visits and enforcement of state mine certifications. The bill provides for Individual Penalty Assessments (IPAs) and civil and criminal penalties for violations. It provides for the; procedure and exceptions to charges of discrimination. And, it requires that all existing state regulations under the authority of §22A-1-1 through §22A-1-43 of this code be revised by August 31, 2018, to reflect the changes in this bill. The bill also deals with the powers and duties of the Office of Coalfield Community Development, including a community impact review; determining the community assets that may be developed, and determining the land and infrastructure needs in the general area of the surface mining operations. The bill amends the “List of approved innovative mine safety technology” by providing that detection devices, cameras and underground safety shelters and the refurbishing thereof shall qualify and be on the list whether required or not under the West Virginia Innovative Mine Safety Technology Tax Credit Act. It deals with the list of approved innovative mine safety technology under that tax credit act and provides that the tax credit terminates December 31, 2025. The bill deals with the permit application requirements and contents under the Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act and provides that a copy of an applicant's public notice information to be distributed by the director to the public on the division’s Internet-based public notice mailing list. And, the bill states when a certification is granted under the Water Pollution Control Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4340/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4340&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1073247,"bill_number":"HCR34","title":"U. S. Army PFC Glenn S. Perdue, U. S. Army TEC 5 Charley H. Perdue and U. S. Army Air Corps SGT Carl C. Perdue Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army PFC Glenn S. Perdue, U. S. Army TEC 5 Charley H. Perdue and U. S. Army Air Corps SGT Carl C. Perdue Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR34/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1073249,"bill_number":"SB410","title":"Appointing industry advocate within DEP","description":"Appointing industry advocate within DEP","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB410/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=410&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1073284,"bill_number":"HB4342","title":"Relating to commercial insurance rates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain specialty commercial lines from rate filing requirements under this article.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4342/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4342&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1073306,"bill_number":"SB409","title":"Requiring training course in telephonic cardiopulmonary resuscitation for county emergency call dispatchers","description":"Requiring training course in telephonic cardiopulmonary resuscitation for county emergency call dispatchers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB409/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=409&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1073331,"bill_number":"HB4345","title":"Relating to limitations on permits for growers, processors and dispensaries of medical cannabis","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the limitations on permits for growers, processors and dispensaries of medical cannabis. The bill increases the number of permits that the bureau may issue for growers, processors and dispensaries of medical cannabis. The bill permits a grower to be a processor and a processor to be a grower. The bill allows growers and processors to be dispensaries. The bill and permits dispensaries to be growers and processors.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4345/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4345&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1073352,"bill_number":"HB4339","title":"Dissolving the Information Services and Communications Division","description":"This purpose of this bill is to dissolve the Information Services and Communications Division under the Office of Technology and to transfer those necessary functions of the agency to","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4339/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4339&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1073377,"bill_number":"HB4343","title":"Relating to the delivery of financial statements to bank shareholders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit the digital delivery of publication of a bank’s most recent year end audited financial statements to their shareholders at or prior to their annual meeting.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 30, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4343/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4343&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1073403,"bill_number":"SR19","title":"Designating January 29, 2018, as Jefferson County Day","description":"Designating January 29, 2018, as Jefferson County Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR19/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1073429,"bill_number":"HB4344","title":"Relating to the tax on soft drinks","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the tax on soft drinks to apply to sodas containing sugar sweeteners. The bill increases the tax to 2 cents per ounce on certain sodas. The bill redistributes revenue to include funding for the Public Employees Insurance Agency and certain schools at West Virginia University. The bill modifies definitions. The bill defines new terms. The bill also rearranges the definitions so that they are in alphabetical order.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4344/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4344&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1073452,"bill_number":"SB413","title":"Levying 0.5 percent severance tax on deep sand gas and future cracker plants","description":"Levying 0.5 percent severance tax on deep sand gas and future cracker plants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-29","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2018-01-29","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB413/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=413&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1073979,"bill_number":"HCR35","title":"USMC LCpl George W. Henry, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"USMC LCpl George W. Henry","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR35/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1073983,"bill_number":"HB4364","title":"Relating to registration period for nurse aide registrants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the registration for a nurse aide expire every other year on June 30.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4364/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4364&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1073989,"bill_number":"SB429","title":"Relating to forest fires","description":"Relating to forest fires","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB429/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=429&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1073997,"bill_number":"HB4359","title":"Relating to the removal of animals left unattended in motor vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit removal of animals left unattended in motor vehicles. The bill defines terms. The bill sets forth conditions to rescue and retrieve an animal in danger in an unattended vehicle. The bill provides for written notice to the owner of the motor vehicle. The bill provides for payment of fees and costs associated with the maintenance, care and medical treatment of an animal. The bill limits search of a motor vehicle during rescue. The bill provides for seizer of items found in certain circumstances. The bill provides for civil and criminal immunity to persons, their employees or agents who retrieve an animal. The bill provides for criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4359/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4359&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1074007,"bill_number":"SB416","title":"Making fishing for catfish with bare hands lawful","description":"Making fishing for catfish with bare hands lawful","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB416/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=416&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074012,"bill_number":"HB4361","title":"Bestowing the West Augusta Award upon each West Virginian graduating from U. S. Military Academies with the highest grade point average","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Veterans' Council to annually honor each West Virginian graduating from the U. S. Military Academy, the U. S. Naval Academy, the U. S. Air Force Academy and the U. S. Coast Guard Academy with the highest grade point average by bestowing upon him or her the West Augusta Award.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4361/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4361&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1074021,"bill_number":"HB4354","title":"Reallocating and dedicating the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues annually to the natural gas and oil-producing counties of origin","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reallocate and dedicate the natural gas and oil severance tax revenues, up to $30 million annually, to the natural gas and oil producing counties of origin. The bill provides for distribution of the moneys to the districts of the Division of Highways by the State Treasurer. The bill establishes amounts each natural gas and oil-producing county in a district is to receive. The bill requires moneys be used solely for the secondary roads and provides duties of State Tax Commissioner. The bill requires reports of expenditures to Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides audits of distributed funds when authorized by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. The bill provides an effective date. The bill authorizes legislative and emergency rules.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4354/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4354&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1074037,"bill_number":"SB422","title":"Regulating liquor sales","description":"Regulating liquor sales","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB422/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1074042,"bill_number":"HB4350","title":"Eliminating the regulation of upholstery","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the regulation of upholstery. The bill modifies and eliminates certain definitions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 221, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4350/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4350&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1074050,"bill_number":"SB417","title":"Amending definition of \"medical services\" to exclude abortion","description":"Amending definition of \"medical services\" to exclude abortion","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB417/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=417&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1074059,"bill_number":"SB424","title":"Allowing developmentally disabled person purchase base hunting license free of charge","description":"Allowing developmentally disabled person purchase base hunting license","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB424/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=424&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074067,"bill_number":"HB4356","title":"Relating to an oil and gas royalty arms-length transaction","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require an oil and gas royalty be based at the point of sale between the lessor and an unaffiliated bona fide purchaser in an arms-length transaction, or, in the alternative the amount that would have been received in an arms-length transaction. The bill requires the sales price to be the highest value without costs. The bill requires the lessee to bear post-production costs incurred by the lessee. The bill bars the use by lessee of the netback method of calculating the amount to be paid to the owner of the working interest.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4356/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4356&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Canestraro"},
{"bill_id":1074076,"bill_number":"SB427","title":"Modifying form of notice for certain tax delinquencies","description":"Modifying form of notice for certain tax delinquencies","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 231, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB427/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=427&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1074087,"bill_number":"HB4362","title":"Recognizing outstanding students who are top achievers in scholastic studies","description":"The purpose of this to relating to recognizing outstanding students who are top achievers in scholastic studies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4362/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4362&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Iaquinta"},
{"bill_id":1074096,"bill_number":"SB418","title":"Relating to WV Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2018","description":"Relating to WV Monument and Memorial Protection Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB418/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=418&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074102,"bill_number":"SB426","title":"Modernizing certain alcohol laws","description":"Modernizing certain alcohol laws","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB426/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=426&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1074112,"bill_number":"HB4360","title":"Relating to boards of examination","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require each board of examination to maintain a free public access online site to view its books and registers.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4360/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4360&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jordan Hill"},
{"bill_id":1074120,"bill_number":"SR21","title":"Recognizing Bryan Schuerman for being named 2017 WV Outstanding Earth Science Teacher","description":"Recognizing Bryan Schuerman for being named 2017 WV Outstanding Earth Science Teacher","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR21/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1074127,"bill_number":"HB4353","title":"Establishing a fee for the expungement of certain criminal convictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a fee for the expungement of certain criminal convictions upon proper petition.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4353/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4353&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074138,"bill_number":"SB421","title":"Relating to crossbow hunting","description":"Relating to crossbow hunting","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB421/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=421&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074146,"bill_number":"HB4366","title":"Relating to the approval of additional beds for intermediate care facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a limited exception to the ban on new certificates of need for beds in intermediate care facilities, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to designate where the 24 beds approved in the bill may be located, and to provide that the beds may only be used to move individuals to a less restrictive setting or to prevent individuals from entry to a more restrictive setting.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4366/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4366&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1074152,"bill_number":"HB4352","title":"Assisting county boards of education in converting their maintenance vehicles to compressed natural gas or propane","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the State Board of Education to provide up to $225,000 per year, out of existing funds, for five years, to assist county boards of education in converting their maintenance vehicles to compressed natural gas or propane. The bill provides that a county board is responsible for 30 percent of the cost, the state board 70 percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4352/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4352&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1074164,"bill_number":"SR20","title":"Celebrating achievements and contributions of Monongalia County","description":"Celebrating achievements and contributions of Monongalia County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR20/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1074170,"bill_number":"SB428","title":"Relating to tax credit for making home more accessible for elderly or disabled","description":"Relating to tax credit for making home more accessible for elderly or disabled","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB428/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=428&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1074182,"bill_number":"HCR36","title":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","description":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR36/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1074192,"bill_number":"SCR11","title":"Evans Center for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance","description":"Evans Center for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1074198,"bill_number":"SB425","title":"Removing sunset dates which members of policemen's or firemen's pension fund elect to participate in deferred retirement option plan","description":"Removing sunset dates which members of policemen's or firemen's pension fund elect to participate in deferred retirement option plan","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 157, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB425/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=425&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1074204,"bill_number":"HB4348","title":"Relating to the powers and duties of the Public Land Corporation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the proceeds of public land sales or exchanges, or rents, royalties and other payments to be given back to the agency that was assigned the public land, rather than with the Public Land Corporation. The bill also requires the corporation to report to the Legislature the agencies that do not provide an annual inventory as required.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4348/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4348&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1074217,"bill_number":"HB4358","title":"Increasing the compensation of members and chairperson of the Board of Parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the compensation for the members and chairperson of the Board of Parole.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4358/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4358&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1074228,"bill_number":"HB4351","title":"Classifying owner operators and independent contractors who contract with licensed and registered trucking companies as nonemployees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to classify owner operators and independent contractors who contract with licensed and registered trucking companies as nonemployees under worker’s compensation law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4351/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4351&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anthony Paynter"},
{"bill_id":1074236,"bill_number":"SB430","title":"Encouraging collaborative agreements between community and technical colleges and federally registered apprenticeship programs","description":"Encouraging collaborative agreements between community and technical colleges and federally registered apprenticeship programs","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB430/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=430&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":1074245,"bill_number":"HB4357","title":"West Virginia Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act","description":"The purpose of this to establish the West Virginia Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act. The bill makes legislative findings. The bill defines terms. The bill provides for access to public right-of-way for the collocation of small wireless facilities. The bill provides for certain permit requirements. The bill requires permits to be issued on a nondiscriminatory basis. The bill provides for the collection of fees and setting the amount of fees. The bill provides for certain local zoning, indemnification, insurance, and bonding requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4357/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4357&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1074253,"bill_number":"HB4363","title":"Creating a tax credit for a manufacturer or power generating facility in West Virginia that purchases and uses coal, oil or gas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a tax credit to West Virginia power generators and manufacturers in the amount of the severance tax imposed on coal, oil and gas produced in West Virginia and sold to and used by the West Virginia power generators and manufacturers in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4363/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4363&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1074258,"bill_number":"HB4347","title":"Relating to voluntary contributions to the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit individuals to voluntarily contribute to the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 108, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4347/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4347&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1074271,"bill_number":"HB4355","title":"Relating generally to the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow more local review and control over the setting rates, fees and charges for, municipal electrical power systems. It also clarifies the Public Service Commission’s jurisdiction as modified by chapters one hundred sixty-one and two hundred nine, Acts of the Legislature, Regular Session, 2017 (HB3096 and SB180).","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4355/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4355&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1074281,"bill_number":"HB4349","title":"Relating to microprocessor permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain micro processed foods to be sold at farmers markets, fairs, and festivals. The bill defines terms, establishes permit standards, inspection standards, and permit fees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4349/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4349&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1074288,"bill_number":"HB4365","title":"Fixing the premium cost sharing at no less than 80 percent for the employer and no more than 20 percent for the employee","description":"The purpose of this bill is to fix the premium cost sharing at no less than 80 percent for the employer and no more than 20 percent for the employee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-30","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4365/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4365&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1074294,"bill_number":"SB420","title":"Transferring Safety and Treatment Program from DHHR to DMV","description":"Transferring Safety and Treatment Program from DHHR to DMV","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB420/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=420&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1074304,"bill_number":"SB423","title":"Relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing on another person's lands","description":"Relating to hunting, trapping, or fishing on another person's lands","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-30","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB423/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=423&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1074310,"bill_number":"SB419","title":"Establishing classification and base salaries of certain civilian employees of WV State Police Forensic Laboratory","description":"Establishing classification and base salaries of certain civilian employees of WV State Police Forensic Laboratory","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB419/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=419&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1075363,"bill_number":"SB438","title":"Relating to debt service on bonds secured by State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","description":"Relating to debt service on bonds secured by State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 167, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB438/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=438&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1075376,"bill_number":"HB4374","title":"Providing a mechanism for the independent evaluation of revenue estimates by West Virginia and Marshall Universities’ business colleges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism for the independent evaluation of revenue estimates by West Virginia and Marshall Universities’ business colleges.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4374/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4374&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1075393,"bill_number":"SB439","title":"Exempting motor vehicles engaged in nonemergency transportation of Medicaid members from PSC requirements","description":"Exempting motor vehicles engaged in nonemergency transportation of Medicaid members from PSC requirements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB439/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=439&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1075409,"bill_number":"SB441","title":"Relating to health care provider taxes","description":"Relating to health care provider taxes","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 232, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB441/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=441&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1075426,"bill_number":"SJR11","title":"Recall Election Amendment","description":"Recall Election Amendment","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1075445,"bill_number":"SB437","title":"Relating to penalties for leaving motor vehicle unattended","description":"Relating to penalties for leaving motor vehicle unattended","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB437/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=437&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1075459,"bill_number":"HB4372","title":"Requiring the Board of Pharmacy to make appropriate referrals of reports of suspicious orders of controlled substances","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Board of Pharmacy to log reports of suspicious transactions in controlled substances, to refer all reports to the Attorney General to determine which agencies may have jurisdiction to investigate and pursue appropriate proceedings, and then make referral to appropriate enforcement authorities.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4372/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4372&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1075476,"bill_number":"HB4369","title":"Making the Division of Corrections and the Division of Health subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act","description":"Making the Division of Corrections and the Division of Health subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4369/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4369&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1075492,"bill_number":"SB443","title":"Terminating parental rights when certain conditions are met","description":"Terminating parental rights when certain conditions are met","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 35, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB443/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=443&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":1075510,"bill_number":"HJR109","title":"Legislative Review of Judiciary Budget Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the Legislature to review and adjust the budget proposed by the judicial branch of state government.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR109/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1075530,"bill_number":"SB431","title":"Requiring DHHR implement work requirements for SNAP applicants","description":"Requiring DHHR implement work requirements for SNAP applicants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB431/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=431&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1075545,"bill_number":"HB4017","title":"Exempting percentages of social security benefits from personal income tax for certain taxpayers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a partial state income tax exemption for Social Security benefits received by taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income under $100,000 if married filing jointly, or under $50,000 if single or married filing separately. The exemption would be phased in to a full exemption over 3 years. For taxable years beginning in 2019, 25% of the Social Security benefits are exempt; in 2020, 50 percent; and in 2021 and thereafter, 100 percent.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4017/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4017&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Vernon Criss"},
{"bill_id":1075562,"bill_number":"SB432","title":"Relating to municipal home rule","description":"Relating to municipal home rule","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB432/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=432&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1075580,"bill_number":"HB4370","title":"Requiring the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals to maintain a searchable, criminal database containing copies of all arrests and convictions by all the courts in the state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4370/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4370&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1075594,"bill_number":"HB4367","title":"Relating to admissibility of certain evidence in a civil action for damages","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow admission of evidence in a civil action of the use, misuse, or nonuse of a safety belt on the issues of negligence, contributory negligence, comparative negligence, and failure to mitigate damages.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4367/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4367&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1075616,"bill_number":"HB4368","title":"Relating to voluntary assignments of wages by state employees who have been overpaid","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow a state employee to voluntarily deduct an amount greater than 25 percent of their wages in order to repay an overpayment.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4368/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4368&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1075630,"bill_number":"HB4004","title":"Creating a new court to be known as West Virginia Intermediate Court of Appeals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create an Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill requires election of Judges of the Intermediate Court of Appeals be on nonpartisan basis. The bill requires elections be on a division basis when more than one judge is to be elected. The bill provides for timing and frequency of election. The bill provides for commencement of terms of office. The bill establishes ballot design and printing. The bill provides that elections be held on same date as primary election. The bill requires nonpartisan ballots. The bill establishes filing announcement of candidacies, including timing, location and necessary information. The bill provides for order of appearance of offices on the ballot. The bill establishes ballot content. The bill provides procedures for filling of vacancies. The bill provides occasions for special elections to be held to fill vacancies. The bill requires Intermediate Court of Appeals be operational by July 1, 2019. The bill establishing northern and southern districts. The bill provides three judges for each district. The bill establishes qualifications for judges. The bill designates the clerk of the Supreme Court as the clerk of the Intermediate Court of Appeals. The bill provides that certain appeals to be reviewed as a matter of right and those matters in which the appeals are discretionary. The bill establishes court jurisdiction. The bill provides for deflective review. The bill provides West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals will either keep an appeal or transfer it to Intermediate Court. The bill provides appeals in certain administrative cases are discretionary. The bill authorizes appeals from Intermediate Court to Supreme Court. The bill authorizes Governor to make initial appointments by July 1, 2018. The bill creates staggered terms. The bill provides for elections for ten-year terms after initial appointments. The bill authorizes a Chief Judge. The bill authorizes staff for court and judges. The bill provides for compensation and expenses of judges and staff. The bill provides for temporary assignment of circuit court judges. The bill authorizes Supreme Court to provide facilities, furniture, fixtures and equipment for Intermediate Court. The bill establishes precedential effect of Intermediate Court orders and decisions. The bill provides budget of Intermediate Court be part of Supreme Court budget. The bill provides for severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4004/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4004&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1075649,"bill_number":"SB433","title":"Rewriting code sections regarding pyramid promotional schemes","description":"Rewriting code sections regarding pyramid promotional schemes","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB433/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=433&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1075666,"bill_number":"SB442","title":"Establishing universal forms and deadlines when submitting prior authorization electronically","description":"Establishing universal forms and deadlines when submitting prior authorization electronically","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB442/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=442&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1075681,"bill_number":"SB444","title":"Repealing antiquated code sections regarding safety glass and lighting in motor vehicles","description":"Repealing antiquated code sections regarding safety glass and lighting in motor vehicles","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 42, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB444/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=444&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1075701,"bill_number":"SR22","title":"Designating January 31, 2018, as Nurses Unity Day","description":"Designating January 31, 2018, as Nurses Unity Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR22/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1075719,"bill_number":"SB434","title":"Specifying documents not subject to discovery in certain proceedings","description":"Specifying documents not subject to discovery in certain proceedings","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB434/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=434&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1075734,"bill_number":"SB440","title":"Establishing Library Facilities Improvement Fund","description":"Establishing Library Facilities Improvement Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB440/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=440&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1075753,"bill_number":"SB436","title":"Creating Nondiscrimination in Involuntary Denial of Treatment Act","description":"Creating Nondiscrimination in Involuntary Denial of Treatment Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB436/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=436&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1075767,"bill_number":"SB435","title":"Removing elected or appointed officers","description":"Removing elected or appointed officers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB435/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=435&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1075786,"bill_number":"HB4371","title":"Prohibiting school employees from counseling, referring, transporting, or assisting any student to obtain an abortion","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit all employees of the State Board of Education or any county board from counseling, referring, transporting, or assisting any student to obtain an abortion. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions is a misdemeanor.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4371/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4371&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1075803,"bill_number":"HB4373","title":"Providing long-term care and substance abuse treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources to modernize or construct new facilities at Hopemont and Jackie Withrow Hospitals to provide long-term care and substance abuse treatment to address critical needs of the citizens of this state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4373/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4373&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roland Jennings"},
{"bill_id":1075818,"bill_number":"SB445","title":"Allowing DOH acquire real or personal property for utility accommodation","description":"Allowing DOH acquire real or personal property for utility accommodation","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 223, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB445/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=445&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1075836,"bill_number":"HB4375","title":"Relating generally to benefits provided by the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Relating generally to benefits provided by the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-31","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-01-31","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4375/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4375&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1077190,"bill_number":"SB448","title":"Relating generally to professional associations","description":"Relating generally to professional associations","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB448/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=448&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1077195,"bill_number":"HB4401","title":"Relating to the registration of business","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the Division of Labor shall charge an annual device registration fee. The bill also removes a subsection that directs the use of the fees paid pursuant to this section.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 137, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4401/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4401&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"George Ambler"},
{"bill_id":1077205,"bill_number":"HB4382","title":"Supplementing and amending by decreasing and increasing existing appropriations to various agencies","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease, add new, and increase existing items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4382/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4382&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077216,"bill_number":"SB452","title":"Exempting hunting license information from public disclosure","description":"Exempting hunting license information from public disclosure","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB452/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=452&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1077224,"bill_number":"HCR39","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study sustainability of the state's higher education system","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study sustainability of the state's higher education system","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR39/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1077233,"bill_number":"SB446","title":"Creating Agritourism Responsibility Act","description":"Relating to agritourism","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 8, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB446/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=446&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1077243,"bill_number":"SR23","title":"Recognizing contributions and efforts of Donate Life West Virginia partners","description":"Recognizing contributions and efforts of Donate Life West Virginia partners","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR23/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1077250,"bill_number":"HB4389","title":"Expiring funds to the Enterprise Resource Planning System Fund","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is expire funds to the Enterprise Resource Planning System Fund for the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 28, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4389/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4389&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077257,"bill_number":"HB4399","title":"Relating to net neutrality for state government","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state and its political subdivisions to utilize net neutral internet services to assure receipt of impartial information; providing legislative findings on necessity for fair government requiring impartial access to internet resources; providing for prohibited acts by persons providing internet services to the state; and providing exceptions thereto.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4399/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4399&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1077265,"bill_number":"SJR12","title":"No Constitutional right to abortion Amendment","description":"Acknowledging Legislative Authority Relating to Protection of Innocent Life Amendment","status_desc":"Enrolled","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1077275,"bill_number":"SB459","title":"Enacting Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act","description":"Enacting Refugee Absorptive Capacity Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB459/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=459&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1077286,"bill_number":"HB4379","title":"Supplementing, amending, decreasing, and increasing items of the existing appropriations to the Department of Transportation","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, decrease, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 22, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4379/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4379&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077295,"bill_number":"SB461","title":"Extending time to file petition for motor fuel excise tax refund","description":"Extending time to file petition for motor fuel excise tax refund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 233, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB461/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=461&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1077305,"bill_number":"SB458","title":"Prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting regulations or legal requirements relating to employer-employee relationship","description":"Prohibiting political subdivisions from enacting regulations or legal requirements relating to employer-employee relationship","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB458/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=458&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1077314,"bill_number":"SB454","title":"Classifying owner-operators and independent contractors under workers compensation","description":"Classifying owner-operators and independent contractors under workers compensation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB454/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=454&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1077326,"bill_number":"HB4377","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4377/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4377&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077335,"bill_number":"SR24","title":"Celebrating efforts and contributions of Greenbrier County Elder Abuse Awareness Committee","description":"Celebrating efforts and contributions of Greenbrier County Elder Abuse Awareness Committee","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR24/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1077346,"bill_number":"SB451","title":"Relating generally to hunting and fishing","description":"Permitting Sunday hunting on public lands","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 168, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB451/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=451&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1077354,"bill_number":"HB4385","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 26, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4385/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4385&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077362,"bill_number":"HB4384","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Transportation","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriations bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 25, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4384/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4384&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077372,"bill_number":"HB4383","title":"Supplementing and amending existing appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Resources, and to the Bureau of Senior Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4383/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4383&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077380,"bill_number":"HB4376","title":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to expire supplement, amend, and increase, and add items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 21, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4376/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4376&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077389,"bill_number":"HB4393","title":"Increasing penalty for wearing a mask while committing a crime","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase penalties for committing any crime while also committing the crime of wearing a mask, hood or other device to conceal identity.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4393/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4393&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1077398,"bill_number":"SB463","title":"Establishing group to examine benefits and need of transferring milk rules and regulations from DHHR to Agriculture","description":"Establishing group to examine benefits and need of transferring milk rules and regulations from DHHR to Agriculture","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 197, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB463/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=463&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1077409,"bill_number":"HB4395","title":"Permitting certain felons to work in licensed behavioral health facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit certain felons to work in licensed behavioral health facilities. The bill sets conditions and limitations. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4395/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4395&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1077423,"bill_number":"HB4378","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Bureau of Senior Services","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4378/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4378&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077430,"bill_number":"SB453","title":"Fixing PEIA premium cost sharing at 85 percent for employer and 15 percent for employee","description":"Fixing PEIA premium cost sharing at 85 percent for employer and 15 percent for employee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB453/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=453&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1077438,"bill_number":"HB4390","title":"Relating to provisionally licensed social workers with the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase recruitment and retention of children and adult services workers in the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources by exempting certain employees from licensure; to amend board rules relating to the Department; to eliminate the provisional license training program at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources; to repeal DHHR rules relating to provisional licensure; to provide for voluntary provisional licensure; to grandfather those employees who hold a current provisional license; and exempting children and adult services workers with the department from licensure, except for certain senior and supervisory positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4390/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4390&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1077444,"bill_number":"HB4380","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Agriculture","description":"The purpose of supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, add, and increase items of appropriations in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 23, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4380/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4380&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077455,"bill_number":"HB4392","title":"Relating to Medicaid subrogation liens of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"The purpose of this bill is to harmonize Medicaid subrogation law with recent changes to federal laws by removing restrictions on amounts subject to recovery by the department.","status_desc":"Vetoed","status_date":"2018-03-28","last_action":"Vetoed by Governor 3/28/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4392/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4392&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1077463,"bill_number":"HCR40","title":"U. S. Air Force SMSgt Billie E. 'Bunky' Hodge Bridge","description":"U. S. Air Force SMSgt Billie E. 'Bunky' Hodge Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR40/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1077472,"bill_number":"HB4386","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Health – Community Mental Health Services","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 27, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4386/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4386&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077483,"bill_number":"HB4396","title":"Permitting wagering on the results of certain professional or collegiate sports or athletic events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize wagering on the results of certain professional or collegiate sports or athletic events and other events authorized as West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering activities at the time when such wagers are no longer prohibited by federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4396/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4396&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1077491,"bill_number":"SB460","title":"Requiring retailers ensure products that make content accessible on Internet contain digital blocking capability","description":"Requiring retailers ensure products that make content accessible on Internet contain digital blocking capability","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB460/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=460&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1077502,"bill_number":"HCR38","title":"U. S. Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR38/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1077513,"bill_number":"HB4381","title":"Making a supplementary appropriation to the Department of Education","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriations bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 24, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4381/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4381&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077522,"bill_number":"HB4398","title":"Specifying the grade point average required for student participation in interscholastic athletics at the high school level","description":"The purpose of this bill is to statutorily provide the grade point average required for student participation in interscholastic athletics at the high school level.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4398/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4398&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1077530,"bill_number":"HB4387","title":"Supplementing and amending by decreasing existing appropriations and adding new appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Resources, and to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, and increase an item of appropriation in the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4387/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4387&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077539,"bill_number":"HB4397","title":"Limiting pay of members of the Legislature when a budget bill has not been passed","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the pay of members of the Legislature to five days following a regular session when the extended or extraordinary session is being held for the purpose of enacting a state budget.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4397/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4397&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1077544,"bill_number":"HB4388","title":"Supplementing and amending by decreasing and increasing existing appropriations to the Higher Education Policy Commission","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to decrease and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4388/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4388&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1077553,"bill_number":"SB447","title":"Updating powers of certain administrators of estates with regard to easements","description":"Updating powers of certain administrators of estates with regard to easements","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB447/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=447&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1077562,"bill_number":"SB462","title":"Establishing contribution holiday for public pension plans funded at 130 percent or more","description":"Establishing contributon holiday for public pension plans funded at 130 percent or more","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB462/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=462&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1077573,"bill_number":"HB4394","title":"Relating to forest fires","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that there are civil and criminal penalties for failure to remove flammable material, failure to create a safety strip and fire escape. Further, the bill establishes a prescribed burn program.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 173, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4394/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4394&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1077580,"bill_number":"SB456","title":"Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act","description":"Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 177, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB456/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=456&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1077587,"bill_number":"HB4391","title":"Implementing work requirements for applicants for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure that all able-bodied adults without dependents are working, or in a work program, for a minimum of 20 hours per week for continued eligibility for SNAP benefits.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4391/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4391&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1077597,"bill_number":"SB455","title":"Providing proceeds from oil and gas wells due to unknown persons be kept in special fund","description":"Providing proceeds from oil and gas wells due to unknown persons be kept in special fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB455/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=455&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1077605,"bill_number":"HCR37","title":"Amending Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Amending Joint Rules of the Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR37/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1077611,"bill_number":"SB457","title":"Relating to jurisdiction of PSC over motor carriers","description":"Relating to jurisdiction of PSC over motor carriers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB457/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=457&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1077620,"bill_number":"HJR110","title":"State Apportionment Commission","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the State Constitution that would allow citizens to participate directly in the formation of legislative districts by creating a nonpartisan citizen commission which will hold public hearings around the state and present a redistricting bill to the Legislature.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR110/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1077630,"bill_number":"HB4400","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Physicians Mutual Insurance Company","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove language that is no longer relevant to the operation of the company as a private mutual insurance company and amend the current statute where necessary to accommodate policies written to physicians outside the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 132, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4400/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4400&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1077638,"bill_number":"SB449","title":"Using criminal conviction records to disqualify person from license or authorization to practice occupation","description":"Using criminal conviction records to disqualify person from license or authorization to practice occupation","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-01","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB449/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=449&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1077644,"bill_number":"SB450","title":"Collecting and analyzing statistical information pertaining to terminating pregnancies under Medicaid Program","description":"Collecting and analyzing statistical information pertaining to terminating pregnancies under Medicaid Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB450/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=450&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1079034,"bill_number":"HB4416","title":"Increasing the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from $60 to $100","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of annual and incremental salary increases for eligible employees from $60 to $100.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4416/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4416&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1079076,"bill_number":"HB4417","title":"Relating to investigations conducted by the Department of Health and Human Resources to prevent fraud and abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent fraud and abuse through investigations, inspections, evaluations, and review conducted by the Department of Health and Human Resources; dis-enrolling providers who commit fraud and requiring repayment; defining fraud as it relates to Medicaid; authorizing penalties against providers for failure to keep medical records for a specific time period; authorizing a civil cause of action for fraud when a person or entity knew or should have known a claim to be false; enlarging the statute of limitations to file health care fraud civil actions; defining terms relating to public assistance fraud; providing for an asset test for SNAP benefits which authorizes the access of information of various federal, state and miscellaneous sources; requiring cooperation with the Bureau for Child Support Enforcement; requiring a design or establishment of a computerized income, asset, and identity verification system for each public assistance program administered by the department; allowing for contracting with a third-party vendor; setting out required contract terms; requiring accessing information of various federal, state, and miscellaneous sources for eligibility verification; requiring identity authentication as a condition to receive public assistance; authorizing the department to study the feasibility of requiring photos on EBT cards; prohibiting payment of public assistance benefits in specified instances; setting forth notice requirements and right to a hearing; requiring referrals for fraud, misrepresentation, and inadequate documentation; requiring report to the Governor and Legislature; setting forth prohibitions on the use of an electronic benefit transfer card; tracking out-of-state spending of SNAP and TANF benefits; providing for rulemaking; and providing a penalty for taking the identity of another person for the purpose of gaining employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4417/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4417&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1079106,"bill_number":"SB471","title":"Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act","description":"Relating to unlawful discriminatory practices in categories covered by Human Rights Act and Fair Housing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB471/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1079150,"bill_number":"HB4406","title":"Relating to the licensing of advance deposit wagering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a mechanism to allow licensing of advance deposit wagering.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4406/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4406&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1079193,"bill_number":"HB4408","title":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","description":"Relating generally to limited video lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4408/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4408&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1079236,"bill_number":"SB477","title":"Relating to five-year sunset on tax credits and incentives","description":"Relating to five-year sunset on tax credits and incentives","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB477/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=477&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1079280,"bill_number":"SB468","title":"Changing date and recipients for submission of Auditor's annual report","description":"Changing date and recipients for submission of Auditor's annual report","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 205, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB468/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=468&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1079325,"bill_number":"HB4410","title":"Removing the requirement that the State Auditor receive copies of the Limited Video Lottery bids","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the State Auditor receive copies of the Limited Video Lottery bids.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 109, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4410/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4410&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1079369,"bill_number":"SB470","title":"Justice Through Grace in Communities Act","description":"Justice Through Grace in Communities Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB470/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=470&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1079410,"bill_number":"SB472","title":"Providing funds to DHHR for local boards of health employee pay raises","description":"Providing funds to DHHR for local boards of health employee pay raises","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB472/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=472&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1079457,"bill_number":"HB4404","title":"Requiring that five percent of the permits to hunt elk be issued to West Virginia residents who are honorably discharged veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that five percent of the permits to hunt elk be issued to West Virginia residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States of America.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4404/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4404&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1079500,"bill_number":"SB465","title":"Relating to mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect","description":"Relating to mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 36, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB465/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=465&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1079541,"bill_number":"HB4407","title":"Relating to eligibility for alternative program teacher certificate","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove one of the requirements for eligibility for an alternative program teacher certificate. The requirement that would be removed is that the person have an academic major or occupational area the same as or similar to subject matter he or she is being hired to teach.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Rereferred to Education on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4407/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4407&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1079585,"bill_number":"SB466","title":"Bringing statutory interest rate paid in condemnation cases into conformity with current statutory rates","description":"Bringing statutory interest rate paid in condemnation cases into conformity with current statutory rates","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB466/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=466&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1079627,"bill_number":"HB4413","title":"Permitting a physician assistant to practice independent of a collaborating physician","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit a physician assistant to practice independent of a collaborating physician if certain conditions are met.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4413/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4413&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1079673,"bill_number":"HB4402","title":"Relating to the prevention of sexual abuse of children","description":"The purpose of this bill is prevent sexual abuse by educating students in K-12 and providing training to public school employees. The bill requires yearly education to students and requires the state board to promulgate rules therefore. It also requires the board to promulgate rules for the training of public school employees.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 74, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4402/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4402&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1079715,"bill_number":"HB4411","title":"Relating to the requirements of the Real Estate Division for members of the Board of Public Works","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the Board of Public works to autonomy over the purchase or lease of property. The bill still requires certain information and records to be maintained and disclosed to the Real Estate Division.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4411/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4411&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1079760,"bill_number":"SB467","title":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","description":"Relating generally to Public Defender Services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB467/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=467&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1079801,"bill_number":"HB4405","title":"Permitting vehicles displaying disabled veterans' special registration plates to park in places where persons with mobility impairments may park","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit vehicles displaying disabled veterans special registration plates to park in places where persons with mobility impairments may park.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4405/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4405&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1079843,"bill_number":"SB476","title":"Permitting surface owners to seek damages resulting from oil and gas operations","description":"Permitting surface owners to seek damages resulting from oil and gas operations","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB476/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=476&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1079889,"bill_number":"SB473","title":"Requiring insurance coverage for the prescription drug Varenicline","description":"Requiring insurance coverage for the prescription drug Varenicline","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB473/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=473&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1079929,"bill_number":"SR25","title":"Designating February 2, 2018, as Dental Hygienists Day","description":"Designating February 2, 2018, as Dental Hygienists Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR25/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1079972,"bill_number":"HB4412","title":"Permitting wagering on the results of certain professional or collegiate sports or athletic events and other events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize wagering on the results of certain professional or collegiate sports or athletic events and other events authorized as West Virginia Lottery Sports Wagering activities at the time when such wagers are no longer prohibited by federal law.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4412/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4412&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1080017,"bill_number":"HB4415","title":"The Protect Our Right to Unite Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create The Protect Our Right to Unite Act. The bill provides its purpose and intent. The bill provides for the protection of privacy of association. The bill authorizes enforcement by state or citizen action. The bill provides for damages and attorneys fees. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4415/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4415&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1080059,"bill_number":"SB474","title":"Requiring that certain documents filed pursuant to WV Jobs Act which include records of wages be considered confidential","description":"Requiring that certain documents filed pursuant to WV Jobs Act which include records of wages be considered confidential","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB474/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=474&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1080102,"bill_number":"HB4409","title":"Removing restrictions on where certain traditional lottery games may be played","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove restrictions on where KENO theme lottery games may be played as these are truly traditional lottery products and games. Removing this restriction allows them to be sold in the same manner and locations as other traditional lottery games like in other jurisdictions; West Virginia will sell these products in locations consistent with industry standards by removing restrictions on this particular type of traditional game [KENO]. This bill shall be effective from passage.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4409/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4409&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1080145,"bill_number":"HB4414","title":"Requiring billing for the renewal of permit to operate a source of air pollutants 30 days before the permit is set to expire","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Director of Environmental Resources to bill the holder of a permit to operate a source of air pollutants for the renewal of that permit 30 days before the permit is set to expire.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4414/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4414&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1080188,"bill_number":"SB464","title":"Changing statutory payment date for incremental salary increases due state employees","description":"Changing statutory payment date for incremental salary increases due state employees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 190, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB464/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=464&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1080231,"bill_number":"SB469","title":"Converting Addiction Treatment Pilot Program to permanent program","description":"Converting Addiction Treatment Pilot Program to permanent program","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 62, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB469/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=469&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1080273,"bill_number":"SB475","title":"Industrial Hemp Development Act","description":"Industrial Hemp Development Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 9, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB475/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=475&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1080314,"bill_number":"HB4403","title":"Relating generally to the State Athletic Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns the State Athletic Commission. The bill increases the number of commission members. The bill requires that one member be a licensed promoter. The bill sets forth additional duties and responsibilities of the commission. The bill eliminates certain responsibilities of promoters. The bill provides that surplus funds of the commission may be appropriated elsewhere by the Legislature. The bill limits certain pay rates. The bill eliminates certain sparring matches. The bill provides that promoters may appeal decisions by the commission to a circuit court. The bill extends the time period certain organizations have to file reports. The bill permits semiprofessionals to pay a yearly license fee instead of on an event-by-event basis. The bill requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-02","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-02","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4403/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4403&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1080926,"bill_number":"HB4434","title":"Clarifying provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party as it relates to certificates of announcement","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify provisions relating to candidates unaffiliated with a political party as it relates to certificates of announcement, preventing potential candidates registered as members of a political party from using the provisions of the section to seek candidacy for office.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 82, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4434/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4434&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1080928,"bill_number":"HCR41","title":"Relating to a study of a statewide virtual library","description":"Establishing the Virtual Library Study Commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR41/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joshua Higginbotham"},
{"bill_id":1080931,"bill_number":"HB4420","title":"Terminating the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","description":"Terminating the Municipal Home Rule Pilot Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4420/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4420&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1080934,"bill_number":"HCR43","title":"U. S. Navy BT 2 Wade Eugene Lee Burnside Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Navy BT 2 Wade Eugene Lee Burnside Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR43/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Patrick Martin"},
{"bill_id":1080939,"bill_number":"SB484","title":"Creating Business Liability Protection Act","description":"Creating Business Liability Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB484/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=484&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1080943,"bill_number":"HB4424","title":"Providing that the Ethics Act applies to certain persons providing services without pay to state elected officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make the Ethics Act apply to persons who provide services for elected public officials without pay when other similarly situated persons receive pay for similar services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 88, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4424/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4424&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1080947,"bill_number":"SB487","title":"Relating to WV Medical Cannabis Act","description":"Relating to WV Medical Cannabis Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Senator Plymale requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB487/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=487&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1080949,"bill_number":"HB4423","title":"Local Government Labor and Consumer Marketing Regulatory Limitation Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit political subdivisions from enacting any ordinance, regulation, local policy, local resolution or other legal requirements regulating certain areas of the employer-employee relationship and the sale or marketing of consumer merchandise.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4423/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4423&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1080952,"bill_number":"SB483","title":"Expiring funds to Department of Veterans Assistance from Insurance Commissioner","description":"Expiring funds to Department of Veterans Assistance from Insurance Commissioner","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB483/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=483&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1080957,"bill_number":"HCR46","title":"U. S. Army PFC Charles Thurman \"Buddy\" Ellis Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Charles Thurman \"Buddy\" Ellis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR46/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1080959,"bill_number":"SB485","title":"Terminating Workers Compensation Debt Reduction Fund assessment on self-insured employers","description":"Terminating Workers Compensation Debt Reduction Fund assessment on self-insured employers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB485/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=485&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1080963,"bill_number":"HB4421","title":"Repealing the section of code relating to individual gaming restrictions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal the section of the Code of West Virginia that restricts who can participate in gaming in an authorized gaming facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4421/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4421&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1080967,"bill_number":"HB4428","title":"Allowing training hours earned through public school education or apprenticeship to count towards an applicant’s occupational certification","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow training hours earned through public school education or apprenticeship to count towards an applicant’s occupational certification and/or licensure.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Senate refused to concur; requested House recede(Voice vote)","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4428/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4428&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1080972,"bill_number":"SB479","title":"Establishing local government monitoring by Auditor","description":"Establishing local government monitoring by Auditor","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 102, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB479/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=479&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1080975,"bill_number":"HB4429","title":"Allowing workers’ compensation benefits for first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide workers’ compensation to first responders diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by a psychiatrist from an event that occurred during their employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4429/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4429&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1080977,"bill_number":"HCR45","title":"U. S. Air Force Reserves 2nd Lieutenant Richard E. Tyson Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Air Force Reserves 2nd Lieutenant Richard E. Tyson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR45/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1080981,"bill_number":"HR4","title":"Relating to the House Committee on the Judiciary to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses","description":"Relating to the House Committee on the Judiciary to investigate allegations of impeachable offenses","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR4/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=4&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1080985,"bill_number":"HB4432","title":"Requiring fifty percent of state vehicles use compressed natural gas","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require fifty percent of state vehicles use compressed natural gas, liquified natural gas or propane by December 31, 2025.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4432/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4432&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1080988,"bill_number":"SR26","title":"Congratulating Wyoming East High School golf team for 2017 Class AA state championship","description":"Congratulating Wyoming East High School golf team for 2017 Class AA state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR26/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1080994,"bill_number":"HB4422","title":"Permitting permanent endowment funds of cemeteries to invest their principal in certain government bonds, and corporate bonds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit permanent endowment funds of cemeteries to invest their principal in government bonds, and corporate bonds that have been rated A or above.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 32, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4422/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4422&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1080997,"bill_number":"SB478","title":"Relating to mandatory insurance coverage for treatment of mitochondrial disease and other similar conditions","description":"Relating to mandatory insurance coverage for treatment of mitochondrial disease and other similar conditions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB478/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=478&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1081001,"bill_number":"SB482","title":"Allowing magistrates carry firearms in county courthouse or on premises of court of law","description":"Allowing magistrates carry firearms in county courthouse or on premises of court of law","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB482/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=482&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1081005,"bill_number":"HB4425","title":"Relating to crimes involving acts of violence","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for a spouse, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, half sibling, child, stepchild or grandchild, whether related by blood or marriage, of a person under investigation to impede or obstruct a law-enforcement officer by knowingly and willfully making a materially false statement in the conduct of an investigation of a felony when the offense that is being investigated involves an act of violence. Similarly, it allows certain family members to be prosecuted as an accessory after the fact if they aid or assist a principal felon, or accessory before the fact, to avoid or escape from prosecution or punishment when offense that is being investigated involves an act of violence. It also allows orders authorizing the interception of wire, oral or electronic communications when the prosecuting attorney or special prosecutor has shown reasonable cause to believe the interception would provide evidence of the commission of any crime of violence.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4425/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4425&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":1081007,"bill_number":"HB4433","title":"Declaring certain claims against an agency of the state to be moral obligations of the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide payment to certain claimants who provided commodities and/or services to the state, but who were not paid because the agency reached its budget limit. Total amount from General Revenue:Â $208,236.95","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-16","last_action":"Chapter 41, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-16","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4433/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4433&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1081010,"bill_number":"HCR42","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study methods to incentivize and advise middle and high school students to participate in career and technical education programs","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study methods to incentivize and advise middle and high school students to participate in career and technical education programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR42/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1081016,"bill_number":"HCR44","title":"U. S. Army PFC Clayton Collins Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Clayton Collins Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR44/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1081019,"bill_number":"HB4426","title":"Relating to the Department of Environmental Protection","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Department of Environmental Protection to issue water pollution control permits that contain water quality-based net limits; to allow the setting of storm water benchmarks that are no more stringent than water quality standards; to allow use of a mixing zone for storm water discharges; to prohibit benchmarks and permit limits where natural quality is lower than water quality criteria; to allow permittees to demonstrate that discharges of storm water in excess of water quality standards will not cause mortality to aquatic life; to allow submission of discharge monitoring reports on the 28th day of the month following the monitoring period; and to specify facility changes that do not require major modifications. This amendment shall be known as the “Storm water, Netting and Permitting Act of 2018”.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4426/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4426&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Harshbarger"},
{"bill_id":1081023,"bill_number":"HB4435","title":"Youth Mental Health Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from conversion therapy, also known as sexual orientation change efforts or reparative therapy; to make legislative findings; to set forth a purpose; to define terms; to set forth a prohibition for referral services for conversion therapy; and to provide discipline for providers who violate these prohibitions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4435/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4435&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1081025,"bill_number":"HB4431","title":"Establishing the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority","description":"The purpose of this to establish the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority. The bill provides a statement of legislative purpose and findings. The bill provides definitions. The bill establishes the Mountaineer Trail Network Recreation Authority. The bill provides for a method of appointment to the board of the authority. The bill prescribes the terms of appointment. The bill describes the powers and duties of the authority. The bill limits the liability of landowners. The bill sets forth purchasing and bidding procedures. The bill provides civil remedies. The bill provides for conflicts of interest. The bill provides criminal penalties. The bill provides for severability. The bill establishes an effective date. This bill authorizes rule-making.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate refused to concur; requested House recede(Voice vote)","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4431/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4431&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1081029,"bill_number":"HB4419","title":"Relating to securing the borders against persons who may be in the country unlawfully","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide enhanced penalty for committing a felony while not legally in the country, and to provide for reporting to appropriate border security authority a person arrested by an officer who has probable cause to believe the person arrested is not in the country legally.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4419/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4419&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1081032,"bill_number":"HB4427","title":"Requiring federal fingerprint background checks for transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require federal fingerprint background checks for transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers. The bill provides that the reports of transportation network company drivers are to be shared with the Division of Motor Vehicles. The bill provides that the reports of the taxi cab drivers are to be shared with the Public Service Commission. The bill requires complaints against transportation network companies or their drivers be investigated by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The bill requires rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4427/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4427&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1081037,"bill_number":"SB481","title":"Requiring persons building residential structures inform county board of education of structures and estimated number of occupants","description":"Requiring persons building residential structures inform county board of education of structures and estimated number of occupants","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB481/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=481&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1081039,"bill_number":"SB486","title":"Stabilizing PEIA benefits","description":"Stabilizing PEIA benefits","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Motion to table motion adopted (Roll No. 204)","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB486/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=486&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1081042,"bill_number":"HB4430","title":"Creating a merit-based scholarship program for tuition and fee payments for certain students attending state community and technical college","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a merit-based Katherine Johnson Hope Scholarship program to provide tuition and fee payments for certain qualified students to participate in community and technical college education programs at state community and technical colleges or state public career and technical education centers. High school students and adults can qualify with a 2.5 grade point average or a work plan or a recommendation letter from a principal or guidance counselor with any special remedial services specified in the letter. Â No scholarship awards may be made until the program is funded.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4430/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4430&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1081046,"bill_number":"SR27","title":"Celebrating achievements and contributions of athletes from Marion County","description":"Celebrating achievements and contributions of athletes from Marion County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR27/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1081049,"bill_number":"HB4418","title":"Relating to the Consumer Credit and Protection Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to declare that the provisions of the Consumer Credit and Protection Act apply to general leases, landlords, tenants and residential rental fees a landlord may charge a general lease of residential real property. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals held to the contrary in the case of Morrisey v Copper Beech Townhouses, 806 S.E. 2d 172 (W.Va. Oct. 12, 2017), citing, basically, the absence of specific legislative intent that this Act apply to general leases of residential real property.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4418/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4418&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1081052,"bill_number":"SB480","title":"Creating WV Sports Hall of Fame Commission","description":"Creating WV Sports Hall of Fame Commission","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-05","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-05","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB480/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=480&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1081862,"bill_number":"HCR48","title":"U. S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SGT Denver E. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR48/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1081876,"bill_number":"SB489","title":"Creating WV Volunteer First Responder Act of 2018","description":"Creating WV Volunteer First Responder Act of 2018","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB489/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=489&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1081890,"bill_number":"HCR50","title":"Proclaiming and making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia","description":"Proclaiming and making the fiddle the official musical instrument of the State of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR50/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1081906,"bill_number":"HB4439","title":"Relating to standardization of service credit for hourly employees who become members of the Public Employees Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide standardization of service credit for hourly employees hired for the first time after July 1, 2015, who become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. The bill permits those employees with 150 hours of work paid during a month to receive one month’s credit for retirement purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4439/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4439&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1081921,"bill_number":"HB4444","title":"Clarifying the authority of the State Fire Commission in adopting a State Building Code","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the language making it mandatory that the State Fire Commission adopt energy codes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 111, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4444/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4444&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1081940,"bill_number":"HB4445","title":"Allowing vehicles operated by transportation supervisors employed by county boards of education to use red flashing warning lights","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow vehicles operated by transportation directors and transportation supervisors employed by county boards of education to use red flashing warning lights.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4445/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4445&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1081960,"bill_number":"SB492","title":"Eliminating certain special requirements for DHHR provisionally licensed social workers","description":"Eliminating certain special requirements for DHHR provisionally licensed social workers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Senator Unger requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB492/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=492&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1081978,"bill_number":"HCR47","title":"U. S. Army SPC 4 William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SPC 4 William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR47/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1081995,"bill_number":"HB4436","title":"Clarifying when a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed by or elected as a member of a volunteer fire department","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify when a minor between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed by or elected as a member of a volunteer fire department to perform fire fighting functions.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 138, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4436/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4436&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1082015,"bill_number":"SB494","title":"Considering members of State Teachers Retirement System absent while serving as officer with statewide professional association","description":"Considering members of State Teachers Retirement System absent while serving as officer with statewide professional association","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB494/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1082031,"bill_number":"SR29","title":"Congratulating Hurricane High School boys' soccer team","description":"Congratulating Hurricane High School boys' soccer team","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR29/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1082050,"bill_number":"HB4443","title":"Requiring bail bondsman and bail bond enforcer be subject to random drug testing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to requiring bail bondsman and bail bond enforcers to submit results of drug test to Chief Judge in each jurisdiction; requiring bail bondsman be subject to random drug testing; creating penalty of suspension or termination for failure of, or refusal to submit to, drug test; establishing that drug test records be public.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4443/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Fast"},
{"bill_id":1082067,"bill_number":"HB4446","title":"Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act; create a short title; define terms; require registration for athlete agent; void contracts if athlete agent not registered; create application process and requirements for athlete agents; establish reciprocal registration if certain conditions are met; provide authority of secretary to issue or deny applications; provide renewal requirements; provide power of secretary to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew registration; provide for temporary registration; establish fees; require terms for validity of contract; require notice to educational institution; provide student right to cancel contract within specified period; require athlete agent retain certain records; establish prohibited conduct of athlete agent; establish criminal penalties; establish civil remedies for violations of act; establish civil penalties; require uniformity of application in construction of act; establish relation to the Electronic Signatures In Global And National Commerce Act; and provide severability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4446/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4446&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1082085,"bill_number":"HB4438","title":"Reallocating and dedicating three percent of oil and gas severance tax revenues to the oil and gas producing counties","description":"Reallocating and dedicating three percent of oil and gas severance tax revenues to the oil and gas producing counties","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4438/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4438&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1082102,"bill_number":"SR28","title":"Designating February 6, 2018, as West Virginia State University Day","description":"Designating February 6, 2018, as West Virginia State University Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR28/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1082118,"bill_number":"HCR49","title":"Albert and Laura Baisden Memorial Bridge","description":"Albert and Laura Baisden Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR49/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1082138,"bill_number":"SB488","title":"Supplemental appropriation of funds from Excess Lottery Fund to DHHR, CARDIAC program","description":"Supplemental appropriation of funds from Excess Lottery Fund to DHHR, CARDIAC program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB488/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=488&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1082157,"bill_number":"HB4437","title":"Relating to collecting rents and royalties from leases of public lands","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the rents and royalties from future mineral leases in respect of the state's rivers and streams shall be dedicated to road maintenance and paving. The bill also permits counties that do not have state parks to retain rents and royalties from such leases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4437/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4437&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1082173,"bill_number":"HB4442","title":"Relating to homestead exemption by a disabled veteran who has a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt the total amount of assessed value of a homestead owned and occupied by a disabled veteran who has a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4442/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4442&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1082190,"bill_number":"HB4440","title":"Relating to the “Equal Pay Act of 2018”","description":"The purpose of this bill is to be known as the “Equal Pay Act of 2018”. The bill makes it an unlawful discriminatory practice for an employer to make a condition of employment, or prohibit an employee from disclosing information about his or her wages, benefits, or other compensation, or sharing information regarding any other employee’s wages, benefits, or other compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4440/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4440&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1082206,"bill_number":"HB4441","title":"Establishing that a candidate must resign to run for another public office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish that no officer may qualify as a candidate for other office until he or she has resigned from the officer currently held.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-06","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-06","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4441/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4441&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1082228,"bill_number":"SB493","title":"Relating to guaranty associations","description":"Relating to WV Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 127, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB493/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=493&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1082244,"bill_number":"SB495","title":"Designating specific insurance coverages exempt from rate filing requirements","description":"Designating specific insurance coverages exempt from rate filing requirements","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 128, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB495/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=495&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1082261,"bill_number":"SB490","title":"Relating to Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act of 2015","description":"Relating to Revised Uniform Athlete Agents Act of 2015","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB490/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=490&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1082277,"bill_number":"SB491","title":"Establishing fee for expungement of certain criminal convictions","description":"Establishing fee for expungement of certain criminal convictions","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB491/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=491&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1083162,"bill_number":"HB4455","title":"Relating to animal abuse","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit activities connected with bestiality; establish criminal penalties; provide for forfeiture of animals, payment of associated costs, and restrictions on owning animals upon conviction; and require psychiatric evaluation and counseling.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4455/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4455&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1083163,"bill_number":"SCR12","title":"US Army SP4 Darrell Gregory Triplett Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SP4 Darrell Gregory Triplett Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1083164,"bill_number":"HB4451","title":"Creating the West Virginia Sentencing Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Sentencing Commission and provide for its powers and duties.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4451/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4451&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1083167,"bill_number":"HB4453","title":"Relating to judicial review of contested cases under the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Board of Review","description":"The purpose of this bill is to correct an error in this section by changing “not” to “or “in §9-2-13(d).","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 122, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4453/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4453&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1083170,"bill_number":"HB4461","title":"Limiting the use of records of criminal conviction to disqualify a person from receiving a license or other authorization to practice an occupation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to limit the use of criminal records as a basis to disqualify a person from receiving a license or other authorization to practice an occupation. These limits apply to state agencies, offices, boards, commissions, and to political subdivisions that grant licenses, certifications, registrations, occupational permits, and other forms of legal authorization. Licensing authorities must be specific about the types of convictions that would disqualify a person from receiving or keeping a license to practice and state agencies must update their rules to follow the requirements of this act. This bill would also prevent political subdivisions from creating license requirements for an occupation if the political subdivision does not already have requirement for that occupation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4461/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4461&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1083172,"bill_number":"SB503","title":"Shifting funding from Landfill Closure Assistance Fund to local solid waste authorities","description":"Shifting funding from Landfill Closure Assistance Fund to local solid waste authorities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB503/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=503&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1083175,"bill_number":"HB4465","title":"Authorizing the acupuncture board to issue certificates to perform auricular acudetox therapy","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the West Virginia Acupuncture Board to issue certificates for performing auricular acudetox therapy.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4465/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4465&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Amy Summers"},
{"bill_id":1083176,"bill_number":"SB507","title":"Establishing Katherine Johnson Academy as magnet school programs at WV colleges and universities","description":"Establishing Katherine Johnson Academy as magnet school programs at WV colleges and universities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB507/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=507&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1083183,"bill_number":"SB502","title":"Creating Patient Safety Evidence-Based Prescribing Act","description":"Creating Patient Safety Evidence-Based Prescribing Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB502/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=502&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1083188,"bill_number":"SB501","title":"Relating to accrued benefit of retirees in Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"Relating to accrued benefit of retirees in Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 52, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB501/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=501&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1083189,"bill_number":"SB499","title":"Requiring one year of certain approved postgraduate clinical training for persons with foreign medical degrees","description":"Requiring one year of certain approved postgraduate clinical training for persons with foreign medical degrees","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 178, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB499/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=499&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1083190,"bill_number":"HCR52","title":"Curtis 'Pap' and Millie 'Mammie' Asbury Bridge","description":"Curtis 'Pap' and Millie 'Mammie' Asbury Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR52/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1083196,"bill_number":"HB4454","title":"Relating to the assignment of certain benefits in dental care insurance coverage","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require dental insurance plans to honor an assignment, made in writing by the person covered under the policy, of payments due under the policy to a dentist or a dental corporation for services provided to the covered person that are covered under the policy.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4454/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4454&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1083197,"bill_number":"HB4452","title":"Creating newly-established small business tax credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a newly-established small business tax credit. It provides tax credits against Corporate Net Income Tax and Personal Income Tax in the amount of certain property taxes paid.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4452/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4452&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1083199,"bill_number":"HB4459","title":"Permitting parents to petition the court for visitation on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit parents to petition the court for visitation on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4459/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4459&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1083206,"bill_number":"SB506","title":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating, and cooling systems","description":"Deregulating persons who perform work on heating, ventilating, and cooling systems","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 133, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB506/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=506&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1083210,"bill_number":"HB4469","title":"Increasing the salaries of public school teachers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salaries of public school teachers over a five-year period.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4469/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4469&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1083211,"bill_number":"HB4457","title":"Relating to designation of hospitals for stroke treatment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a designation as a thrombectomy-capable stroke center. It also modifies the make-up of the advisory committee, requires approval of legislative rules by the advisory committee prior to filing and prohibits certain inspections of hospitals conducted by the Department of Health and Human Resources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4457/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4457&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1083216,"bill_number":"HB4466","title":"Expanding the amount of PROMISE scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase PROMISE scholarships to persons majoring in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields to pay the full cost of tuition, room and board.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4466/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4466&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1083217,"bill_number":"HB4463","title":"Adding applicants for child care and foster care to background checks under the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add applicants for child care and foster care subject to background checks under the West Virginia Clearance for Access: Registry and Employment Screening Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4463/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4463&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1083221,"bill_number":"HB4462","title":"Allowing off duty members and officers of the department of public safety to guard private property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize off-duty state troopers to accept employment to provide security services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 218, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4462/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4462&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1083223,"bill_number":"HB4460","title":"Allowing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to issue special one-day licenses for charitable events","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner to issue special one-day licenses for the retail sale of nonintoxicating beer and alcoholic liquors to a duly organized nonprofit corporation, limited liability entity or an association having received federal tax-exempt status, when raising money for artistic, athletic, charitable, educational or religious purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4460/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4460&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1083224,"bill_number":"HB4449","title":"Relating to failure of employers to make contributions on behalf of employees to a retirement plan","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a criminal offense for any participating public employer of any retirement system administered by the Consolidated Public Retirement Board to fail to make required contributions, and authorizes the State Auditor, county commission and sheriff to withhold any money due the participating public employer by the state or county and to remit the monies to the applicable retirement system.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4449/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4449&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Bill Hamilton"},
{"bill_id":1083233,"bill_number":"HR7","title":"Urging federal policymakers to support legislation advancing the development of an Appalachian Storage Hub","description":"Urging federal policymakers to supports legislation advancing the development of an Appalachian Storage Hub","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR7/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=7&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1083237,"bill_number":"HJR111","title":"Amendment prohibiting state funding for abortion except when necessary to save the life of the mother","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to prohibit state funding for abortion, except when necessary to save the life of the mother.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR111/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1083239,"bill_number":"HCR51","title":"Gill Brothers World War Veterans' Memorial Bridge","description":"Gill Brothers World War Veterans' Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR51/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1083240,"bill_number":"SB505","title":"Requiring contact information of state official or employee mobile phone furnished by employer be listed on directory or website","description":"Requiring contact information of state official or employee mobile phone furnished by employer be listed on directory or website","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB505/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=505&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1083247,"bill_number":"SR31","title":"Designating February 7, 2018, as Go Red for Women Day","description":"Designating February 7, 2018, as Go Red for Women Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR31/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1083251,"bill_number":"HR5","title":"Requesting the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board maintain its current financial plan for the coming year","description":"Requesting the West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board maintain its current financial plan for the coming year","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR5/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1083256,"bill_number":"SB500","title":"Authorizing City of White Sulphur Springs to expend principal and interest from special interest-bearing fund","description":"Authorizing City of White Sulphur Springs to expend principal and interest from special interest-bearing fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 249, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB500/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=500&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1083259,"bill_number":"HB4468","title":"Providing that state retirees’ insurance benefits be restored to the benefit levels that existed in 2015","description":"The purpose of this bill is to providing that state retirees’ insurance benefits be restored to the benefit levels that existed in 2015.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4468/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4468&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1083260,"bill_number":"HB4450","title":"Changing the persons responsible for the taxes on soft drinks and soft drink syrups","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the persons responsible for the taxes on soft drinks and soft drink syrups.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4450/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4450&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1083264,"bill_number":"SB498","title":"Creating two-year pilot program allowing all-terrain or recreational vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest","description":"Creating two-year pilot program allowing all-terrain or recreational vehicles in Cabwaylingo State Forest","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 169, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB498/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=498&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1083266,"bill_number":"HB4447","title":"Providing for a uniform and efficient system of broadband conduit installation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a uniform and efficient system of broadband conduit installation coinciding with the construction, maintenance or improvement of highways and right-of-way under the oversight of the Division of Highways.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 226, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4447/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4447&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1083267,"bill_number":"HB4458","title":"Citizen and State Accountability Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create Citizen and State Accountability Act. The bill authorizes departments, agencies, and officials of state or local government to apply for major and minor grant agreements. The bill establishes the requirements for applying for the grant agreements. The bill requires reports. The bill requires written consent for major grant requests by the Governor. The bill permits the Governor to prohibit the submission of a minor grant application or prohibit the acceptance of any such grant. The bill repeals all statutes that conflict with the Citizen and State Accountability Act. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4458/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4458&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1083268,"bill_number":"HB4456","title":"Prohibiting confidential settlement terms of a contested case involving sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit confidential settlement terms of a contested case involving sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault, and to provide penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4456/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4456&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Barbara Fleischauer"},
{"bill_id":1083278,"bill_number":"SB496","title":"Relating to care and management of feral cats","description":"Relating to care and management of feral cats","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB496/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=496&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1083282,"bill_number":"HB4448","title":"Permitting teachers to retire after 25 years of contributing service regardless of age","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit teachers to retire after 25 years of contributing service regardless of age.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4448/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4448&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1083284,"bill_number":"HB4464","title":"Extending the time that teachers may pay into the State Teachers Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to extend the time for certain teachers to pay into the Teachers Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4464/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4464&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1083286,"bill_number":"HB4467","title":"Nondiscrimination in Involuntary Denial of Treatment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Nondiscrimination in Involuntary Denial of Treatment Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4467/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4467&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1083290,"bill_number":"SB497","title":"Removing requirement that Division of Labor charge annual device registration fee","description":"Removing requirement that Division of Labor charge annual device registration fee","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB497/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=497&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1083292,"bill_number":"SB504","title":"Excluding seasonal amusement park workers from definition of \"employee\"","description":"Excluding seasonal amusement park workers from definition of \"employee\"","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB504/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=504&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1083294,"bill_number":"SR30","title":"Designating February 7, 2018, as Veterans Visibility Day","description":"Designating February 7, 2018, as Veterans Visibility Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR30/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=30&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1083295,"bill_number":"HR6","title":"Encouraging the extension of appropriate public service district water systems to serve the residents on Bug Ridge in Braxton County and Erbacon Mountain in Webster County","description":"Encouraging the extension of appropriate public service district water systems to serve the residents on Bug Ridge in Braxton County and Erbacon Mountain in Webster County","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR6/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=6&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1084107,"bill_number":"HB4471","title":"Establishing a one percent tax on food for five years","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a one per cent tax on food for five years. The bill requires the tax proceeds be used to fund the Public Employees Insurance Agency. The bill permitting the tax to end sooner if other funding sources are utilized. The bill prohibits municipalities from imposing a sales tax on food.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4471/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4471&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1084111,"bill_number":"HB4473","title":"Relating to use of state funds for advertising to promote a public official or government office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the definition of “advertising” relating to the promotion of a public official or government office and to distinguish between advertising and purely educational materials and to make allowances for press releases intended for legitimate news and informational purposes.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 89, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4473/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4473&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1084119,"bill_number":"HB4476","title":"Permitting persons who voluntarily enroll in a drug rehabilitation program to be included in an existing pilot program","description":"This purpose of this bill is to permit persons who voluntarily enroll in drug rehabilitation to participate in a pilot program. The bill authorizes the Department of Health and Human Resources to care for the children of those persons who voluntarily enroll in drug rehabilitation and who are participating in the pilot program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4476/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4476&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1084123,"bill_number":"SB510","title":"Designating hospitals for stroke treatment","description":"Designating hospitals for stroke treatment","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 198, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB510/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=510&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1084129,"bill_number":"SB508","title":"Establishing State Trail Authority","description":"Establishing State Trail Authority","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB508/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=508&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1084144,"bill_number":"HB4475","title":"Allowing counties and municipalities to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow local governments to levy a sales tax on food and beverages sold at restaurants. The bill provides for county and municipality options. The bill limits the total tax to three percent. The bill limits a municipal tax to two percent. The bill sets forth the procedures for counties and municipalities to use to impose the tax. The bill requires publication. The bill sets forth how the collected tax may be used. The bill sets forth apportionment of the tax between local jurisdictions. The bill sets forth exemptions from the tax. The bill defines terms. The bill provides criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4475/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4475&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1084153,"bill_number":"SB511","title":"Creating Parents' Bill of Rights","description":"Creating Parents' Bill of Rights","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB511/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=511&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1084159,"bill_number":"SB509","title":"Authorizing Commissioner of Culture and History designate road as \"Historic Route\"","description":"Authorizing Commissioner of Culture and History designate road as \"Historic Route\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB509/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=509&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1084165,"bill_number":"HB4478","title":"Authorizing public schools to distribute excess food to students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize public schools to create a Shared Table program to allow for distribution of excess school food to students and others who have food insecurities.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 75, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4478/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4478&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1084174,"bill_number":"HCR54","title":"U. S. Army SPC 4 Thurman 'Duwayne' Young Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army SPC 4 Thurman 'Duwayne' Young Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR54/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1084186,"bill_number":"HB4477","title":"Allowing county commissions to impose an amusement tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow county commissions to impose an amusement tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4477/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4477&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Wagner"},
{"bill_id":1084193,"bill_number":"SR32","title":"Honoring heroic actions of Brooke County Deputy Sheriffs Devin C. Baker, Kristen L. Richmond and Shane S. Siranovic","description":"Honoring heroic actions of Brooke County Deputy Sheriffs Devin C. Baker, Kristen L. Richmond and Shane S. Siranovic","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR32/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1084202,"bill_number":"SCR14","title":"US Army SPC 4 William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SPC 4 William L. Amos Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1084209,"bill_number":"HB4479","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Life And Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to ensure the West Virginia Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association assesses member insurers in a fair and reasonable manner and has sufficient assessment capacity for all insolvencies, and to update Article 26A to maintain consistency with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Model Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4479/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4479&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1084220,"bill_number":"HCR53","title":"Pastor Robert L. 'Bob' Barker Memorial Bridge","description":"Pastor Robert L. 'Bob' Barker Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR53/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1084225,"bill_number":"SR33","title":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine for excellence in medical education","description":"Recognizing WV School of Osteopathic Medicine for excellence in medical education","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR33/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1084234,"bill_number":"HCR56","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Public Employees Insurance Agency and potential alternative methods to control healthcare costs","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Public Employees Insurance Agency and potential alternative methods to control healthcare costs","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR56/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1084239,"bill_number":"HB4474","title":"Exempting all monetary benefits derived from retirement income from personal income tax obligations for individuals moving into the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to encourage retirees to move to West Virginia by exempting all monetary benefits derived from retirement income from personal income tax obligations for individuals moving into the state who had not lived in the state for one year immediately preceding the move.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4474/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4474&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1084249,"bill_number":"HB4472","title":"West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund","description":"West Virginia Addictions Treatment and Recovery Fund","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4472/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4472&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1084265,"bill_number":"HB4470","title":"Exempting all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipment from the sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt from the sales tax all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles used as farm equipment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4470/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4470&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Harshbarger"},
{"bill_id":1084268,"bill_number":"SCR13","title":"Jeffrey Alan Clovis Memorial Bridge","description":"Jeffrey Alan Clovis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1084275,"bill_number":"HCR57","title":"Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V","description":"Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR57/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1084282,"bill_number":"HCR55","title":"U. S. Army SSG Henry Kilgore Bridge","description":"U. S. Army SSG Henry Kilgore Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-08","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-08","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR55/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1085306,"bill_number":"SB515","title":"Clarifying PSC jurisdiction over water and sewer utilities","description":"Clarifying PSC jurisdiction over water and sewer utilities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB515/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=515&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1085321,"bill_number":"HB4484","title":"Discontinuing the West Virginia Racing Commission special account known as the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to discontinue the West Virginia Racing Commission special account known as the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund for certain racetracks; to transfer some moneys in the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to require that some moneys previously required to be directed to the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; requiring that upon transfer of moneys from the West Virginia Greyhound Breeding Development Fund to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund, a certain amount be withheld and deposited in the special account known as the “administration, promotion, education, capital improvement and greyhound adoption programs to include spaying and neutering account;” to require that all moneys previously required to be directed into any fund or paid for the purpose of funding purses, awards or provide any other funding for greyhound races be redirected to the state Excess Lottery Revenue Fund for appropriation by the Legislature; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to qualify for such license; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a dog racing license race a minimum number of dates to or to contract to receive telecasts and accept wagers; to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to renew a video lottery license or racetrack table games license; to eliminate the requirement, for a video lottery licensee at a dog track, that operational video lottery must be located in the same building or structure as a racetrack and area where pari-mutuel wagering is permitted; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a video lottery license or license renewal at a dog track must provide evidence of the existence of an agreement regarding proceeds from lottery terminals with certain parties; to eliminate the requirement that an applicant for a racetrack table games license at a dog track must race a certain number of days to qualify for such license; to eliminate the requirement that a video lottery licensee at a dog track must hold a racing license to conduct simulcast racing; and making certain exceptions for racetracks in Ohio County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4484/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4484&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1085337,"bill_number":"HCR58","title":"U. S. Army SGT Tommy Meadows Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army SGT Tommy Meadows Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR58/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1085355,"bill_number":"SB513","title":"Increasing amount retirant may earn","description":"Increasing amount retirant may earn","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB513/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=513&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1085373,"bill_number":"SCR17","title":"John Hancock Hall Memorial Bridge","description":"John Hancock Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR17/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=17&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1085391,"bill_number":"HB4485","title":"Shifting funding from the Landfill Closure Assistance Fund to local solid waste authorities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to shift funding from the Landfill Closure Assistance Fund, which was set up in 1991 to properly close old landfills across the state, to local solid waste authorities. According to the 2017 West Virginia Solid Waste Management Plan, 28 of the 35 old landfills have been properly remediated by the fund. Given the progress made towards closure of the old landfills, the portion of the solid waste fee assessed on landfill deposits, which is currently sent to the fund, is being reduced in order to accommodate an in-kind increase in the portion of the solid waste fee charged by county or regional solid waste authorities to fund various recycling, litter control, and other locally important solid waste program. Additionally, this bill would allow for a reduction in the use of county commission/county tax dollars currently utilized to support various recycling, litter control, and other locally important solid waste programs.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4485/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4485&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1085408,"bill_number":"HB4486","title":"Relating to persons required to obtain a license to engage in the business of currency exchange","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assist in the streamlining of filing with the West Virginia Securities Commission, and to potentially reduce the cost to filers by allowing use of a national database to make filings.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 187, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4486/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Brad White"},
{"bill_id":1085428,"bill_number":"HCR60","title":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","description":"Lando Adkins, Sr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR60/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1085445,"bill_number":"HB4487","title":"Providing a special license plate for pollinators","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a special license plate for pollinators. The bill also sets a fee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4487/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4487&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1085462,"bill_number":"HB4483","title":"Relating to generic drug products","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the way savings derived from the filling of generic drugs are distributed. The provisions of this section as amended in 2018 are to apply retroactively to pharmacy transactions occurring since 1978.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4483/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4483&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1085479,"bill_number":"SB514","title":"Enacting Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact","description":"Enacting Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB514/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=514&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1085498,"bill_number":"SB517","title":"Relating generally to drug overdoses and controlled substances monitoring","description":"Relating generally to drug overdoses and controlled substances monitoring","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB517/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=517&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1085515,"bill_number":"SR34","title":"Designating February 9, 2018, as Corrections Day","description":"Designating February 9, 2018, as Corrections Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR34/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1085533,"bill_number":"SR35","title":"Recognizing distinguished military service of Brigadier General John C. \"Doc\" Bahnsen, Jr.","description":"Recognizing distinguished military service of Brigadier General John C. \"Doc\" Bahnsen, Jr.","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR35/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1085550,"bill_number":"HB4481","title":"Relating to mandatory inter-board reporting by licensees or registrants of the boards of medicine, osteopathic medicine, nursing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require licensees or registrants of the boards of medicine, osteopathic medicine, registered professional nursing, and practical nursing to report the professional incompetence or inability to practice of any licensee or registrant of his or her own board or of the other three listed boards.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4481/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4481&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1085569,"bill_number":"HCR59","title":"Three Marks Brothers Bridge","description":"Three Marks Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR59/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1085586,"bill_number":"SCR15","title":"US Marine SGT Stephen E. Drummond Memorial Bridge","description":"US Marine SGT Stephen E. Drummond Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR15/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=15&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1085603,"bill_number":"HB4480","title":"Revising existing standards and establishing burden of proof imposed on civil litigants seeking to circumvent corporate structure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise existing standards and establish the burden of proof imposed on civil litigants seeking to circumvent corporate structure in civil litigation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4480/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4480&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1085620,"bill_number":"HCR62","title":"Pocahontas County Veterans Memorial Bridge","description":"“Pocahontas County Veterans Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR62/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Hartman"},
{"bill_id":1085640,"bill_number":"HCR63","title":"The \"U. S. Army SPC Larry E. Nunnery, Sr. Memorial Highway\"","description":"The \"U. S. Army SPC Larry E. Nunnery, Sr. Memorial Highway\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR63/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ralph Rodighiero"},
{"bill_id":1085655,"bill_number":"HCR61","title":"U. S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Cornelious Wiley Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR61/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1085675,"bill_number":"SCR16","title":"Sardis District Veterans Memorial Bridge","description":"Sardis District Veterans Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR16/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=16&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1085692,"bill_number":"HB4482","title":"Relating to net metering","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the method for determining rebate or discounts to customers regarding net metering of electricity. It also requires the Public Service Commission to require compliance with certain national codes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4482/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4482&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1085710,"bill_number":"SB512","title":"Authorizing certain WV courthouse security officers carry concealed weapons","description":"Authorizing certain WV courthouse security officers carry concealed weapons","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB512/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=512&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1085725,"bill_number":"SB516","title":"Requiring DEP work with Tax Commission, PSC and county assessors to develop system for verifying production information submitted by oil and gas producer","description":"Requiring DEP work with Tax Commission, PSC and county assessors to develop system for verifying production information submitted by oil and gas producer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-09","last_action":"To Energy, Industry and Mining","last_action_date":"2018-02-09","committee":"Energy, Industry and Mining","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB516/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=516&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1085999,"bill_number":"HB4499","title":"Relating to rate filings for personal lines of insurance","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow for the creation of a flex band rating system for personal lines of insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4499/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4499&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1086000,"bill_number":"SCR18","title":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","description":"Balentine Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR18/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=18&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1086001,"bill_number":"HB4493","title":"Permitting county commissions to set compensation of election officials","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit county commissions to determine compensation of election officials at elections; exception.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4493/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4493&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1086004,"bill_number":"HB4512","title":"Relating to the State Road Construction Account","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that expenditures from the State Road Construction Account be supplemental to certain funds scheduled to be allocated for certain projects in the counties eligible for projects funded from the account.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4512/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4512&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1086005,"bill_number":"SR36","title":"Memorializing life of Jan Vineyard","description":"Memorializing life of Jan Vineyard","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR36/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1086007,"bill_number":"SB522","title":"Relating generally to Administrative Procedures Act","description":"Relating generally to Administrative Procedures Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB522/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=522&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1086010,"bill_number":"HB4509","title":"Relating to the establishment of substance abuse treatment facilities","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include facilities that provide peer-based services when the Secretary of Health and Human Resources establishes additional beds for purposes of providing substance abuse treatment services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 204, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4509/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4509&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1086012,"bill_number":"HB4489","title":"Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act in West Virginia. This law has been developed by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws to establish uniformity among the states regarding the appointment and powers of receivers, person appointed by a court to take possession of the property of another involved in matters before the court and to receive, collect, care for, and dispose of the property or the fruits of the property on before of the court in a fair and equitable manner. This is an entirely new article of the code.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4489/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4489&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1086013,"bill_number":"HCR67","title":"U. S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr. Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army CPL Wilson B. Lambert, Jr. Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR67/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1086018,"bill_number":"HB4508","title":"Requiring contractors to provide for the safety of the public during construction projects","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require contractors to provide for the safety of the public during construction projects.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4508/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4508&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shirley Love"},
{"bill_id":1086019,"bill_number":"SB519","title":"Increasing salaries of justices of WV Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"Increasing salaries of justices of WV Supreme Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB519/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=519&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1086020,"bill_number":"HB4510","title":"Relating to the general provisions for judicial review","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for judicial review of appealed decisions of the Air Quality Board, the Environmental Quality Board, and Surface Mind Board directly to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia except in certain cases.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4510/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4510&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086023,"bill_number":"HCR64","title":"USMC Cpl Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams Highway","description":"USMC Cpl Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR64/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1086024,"bill_number":"HB4495","title":"Requiring urban renewal authorities to submit proposed urban renewal projects to the affected local county boards of health","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require urban renewal authorities to submit active, amended and proposed urban renewal projects and plans to the affected local county boards of health for review and comment. The bill requires urban renewal authorities to meet with municipalities and communities regrading those projects and plans. The bill requires urban renewal authorities to make reports and make them available to the affected local county boards of health and local residents.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4495/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4495&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1086027,"bill_number":"SB520","title":"Increasing weight limits for vehicles on certain highways","description":"Increasing weight limits for vehicles on certain highways","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB520/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=520&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1086031,"bill_number":"HCR68","title":"U. S. Army SGT Douglas Thompson Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army SGT Douglas Thompson Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR68/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1086032,"bill_number":"HB4490","title":"Relating to oil and gas permits not to be on flat well royalty leases","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify the royalty owed to a royalty owner in an oil and gas lease.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4490/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4490&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Harshbarger"},
{"bill_id":1086035,"bill_number":"SB521","title":"Requiring chief executive of municipal law-enforcement agency be certified law-enforcement officer","description":"Requiring chief executive of municipal law-enforcement agency be certified law-enforcement officer","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 179, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB521/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=521&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1086038,"bill_number":"HB4498","title":"Relating to charges for municipal services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to stop the collection of municipal user fees from state officers and employees.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4498/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4498&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1086039,"bill_number":"HB4503","title":"West Virginia New Markets Jobs Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish a West Virginia business growth in low-income communities tax credit.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4503/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4503&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1086042,"bill_number":"HB4494","title":"Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain zero emission motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers in West Virginia.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4494/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4494&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1086043,"bill_number":"HB4504","title":"Prohibiting the awarding of public contracts to vendors and subcontractors indebted to the state or its political subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prevent state agencies and political subdivisions from contracting with vendors and major subcontractors on public construction contracts if the vendor or subcontractor has outstanding debts to the state. This prohibition would apply to any subcontractor whose portion of the contract or potential contract would amount to more than $25,000, including labor and materials.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4504/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4504&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1086044,"bill_number":"HCR65","title":"U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army CPL George Browning Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR65/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1086049,"bill_number":"SB523","title":"Relating to tax treatment of pollution control facilities and wind power projects","description":"Relating to tax treatment of pollution control facilities and wind power projects","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Energy","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB523/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=523&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1086050,"bill_number":"SCR19","title":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","description":"John B. Short Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR19/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=19&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1086054,"bill_number":"HB4492","title":"Relating to the renewal of automobile insurance policies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the requirements for renewal of automobile insurance policies.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4492/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4492&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1086057,"bill_number":"HB4488","title":"Relating to the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Authority","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add the counties of Braxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, and Webster to the definition of participating county or counties. The bill prohibits persons from consuming non-intoxicating beer, non-intoxicating craft beer, or wine at any time within the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area; prohibits a child under the age of six from being allowed on any trail within the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area; prohibits children under the age of eight years who are required to be in a child passenger safety device while occupying a motor vehicle from being allowed on any trail within the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area; and requires all persons operating or riding upon an ATV, UTV, or motorcycle to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for that vehicle relating to age and size limitations for operators and passengers.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 174, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4488/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4488&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086058,"bill_number":"SB524","title":"Relating to disposition of complaint proceedings","description":"Relating to disposition of complaint proceedings","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB524/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=524&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1086061,"bill_number":"HCR69","title":"James L. ‘Bud’ Hall, Sr. Memorial Bridge","description":"James L. ‘Bud’ Hall, Sr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR69/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Justin Marcum"},
{"bill_id":1086064,"bill_number":"SB525","title":"Relating to certification for emergency medical training - mining","description":"Relating to certification for emergency medical training - mining","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 151, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB525/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=525&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1086066,"bill_number":"SR37","title":"Celebrating bicentennial of City of Weston","description":"Celebrating bicentennial of City of Weston","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR37/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1086069,"bill_number":"HB4500","title":"Industrial Hemp Research and Development Grant Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to the create an Industrial Hemp Research and Development Grant Fund and an Industrial Hemp Research Fund to conduct research and development of industrial hemp for commercial purposes. The bill authorizes the collection of fees to support the grant fund and research fund, along with appropriations from the Legislature and moneys form other sources.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4500/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4500&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1086070,"bill_number":"HCR70","title":"U. S. Marine Sgt. Stephen E. Drummond Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Sgt. Stephen E. Drummond Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR70/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1086071,"bill_number":"HB4502","title":"Adding the crimes of murder and armed robbery to the list of offenses for which a prosecutor may apply for an order authorizing interception","description":"The purpose of this bill is to include the offenses of murder and armed robbery for which a prosecutor could apply for an order authorizing interception.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 64, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4502/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4502&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1086075,"bill_number":"HB4496","title":"Establishing the responsibilities of persons providing credit card processing services in the state","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the responsibilities of persons providing credit card processing services in the state. The bill would prevent the current practice of where a company has charged as much as $18,000 to a small merchant for terminating the contract one month early. The bill sets forth the required disclosures and prohibitions. The bill establishes a maximum early termination fee. The bill sets forth penalties and enforcement. The bill sets forth its applicability and exclusions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4496/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4496&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1086076,"bill_number":"HCR66","title":"Dr. H. Luke Eye Memorial Bridge","description":"Dr. H. Luke Eye Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR66/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1086081,"bill_number":"HB4491","title":"Relating to legalizing cannabis production, sales and adult consumption","description":"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 an excise and local sales tax on cannabis; prohibiting underage use; and preserving current laws relating to allowing employers and property owners to prohibit use or possession.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4491/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4491&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mick Bates"},
{"bill_id":1086082,"bill_number":"HB4511","title":"Modifying bail requirements","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify misdemeanor bail requirements.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4511/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4511&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086083,"bill_number":"HB4506","title":"Requiring agencies of the state, county or municipality that issue citations to furnish a copy of the rule or law to the person accused","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require agencies of the state, county or municipality that have authority to issue citations for violations of rules or law, to furnish a copy of the rule or law to the person accused.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4506/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4506&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1086087,"bill_number":"HB4505","title":"Establishing a special memorial day to be known as Juneteenth honoring human rights and the end of slavery in the United States","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make June 19 a special memorial day to be known as Juneteenth honoring human rights and the end of slavery in the United States; and encouraging all counties and municipalities in the state to do the same.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4505/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4505&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1086088,"bill_number":"HB4501","title":"Allowing victims of certain crimes to get a restraining order prohibiting convicted persons from contacting or living in proximity to the victim","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow crime victims to petition a court to obtain restraining orders to prevent persons who committed specified crimes against the victim from living in proximity or knowingly coming into contact with the victim, if the victim proves to the court that this will cause or has caused the victim emotional distress.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4501/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4501&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1086089,"bill_number":"HB4497","title":"Exempting spouses of active military personnel from fees associated with occupational or professional licensing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt spouses of active military personnel from fees associated with occupational or professional licensing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4497/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4497&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1086092,"bill_number":"HB4507","title":"Relating to prostituting a child by a parent, guardian, custodian or other person in a position of trust","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a crime for a parent, guardian, custodian or other person in a position of trust to prostitute a child. The bill establishes criminal penalties.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4507/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4507&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1086093,"bill_number":"SB518","title":"Extending WV Invests Grant programs to public and private institutions","description":"Extending WV Invests Grant programs to public and private institutions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-12","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-12","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB518/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=518&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1086712,"bill_number":"HB4614","title":"Relating to education to children and adults housed in correctional facilities and regional jails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove language requiring specific appropriations in order for the State Board of Education, State Department of Education and the State Superintendent of Schools to provide education to children and adults in housed in correctional facilities and regional jails.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4614/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4614&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1086714,"bill_number":"SB526","title":"Providing salary increases for state employees over three-year period","description":"Providing salary increases for state employees over three-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB526/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=526&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1086716,"bill_number":"HB4563","title":"Relating to the severance tax on oil and gas produced from low producing wells","description":"The purpose of this bill is to remove the severance tax on oil and gas produced from low producing wells.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"On 2nd reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4563/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4563&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1086719,"bill_number":"HB4599","title":"Permitting retail liquor licensees to sell alcoholic beverages after one o’clock p.m. on Sundays","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit retail sale of alcoholic beverages after 1 p.m. on Sundays.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4599/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4599&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1086722,"bill_number":"HB4562","title":"Relating to the definition of an “employee” for purposes of payment of minimum wages, maximum hours, and overtime compensation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exclude seasonal amusement park workers from the definition of “employee” for purposes of payment of minimum wages, maximum hours, and overtime compensation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4562/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4562&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1086724,"bill_number":"HB4554","title":"Prohibiting counties, municipalities, and cities from passing any sanctuary ordinances, policies, and procedures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit counties, municipalities, and cities from passing any sanctuary ordinances, policies, and procedures.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4554/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4554&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ray Hollen"},
{"bill_id":1086726,"bill_number":"HB4605","title":"Relating to the assessment of nonoccupied property owned by out-of-state individuals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assess nonoccupied property owned by out-of-state individuals or other legal entities with an additional $4 an acre with the revenue dedicated to the Public Employees Insurance Agency to reduce costs of insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4605/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4605&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086730,"bill_number":"HB4581","title":"Requiring influenza immunizations for health care workers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that all health care workers receive an influenza vaccination by October 1 every year.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4581/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4581&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Brewer"},
{"bill_id":1086734,"bill_number":"HB4610","title":"Authorizing the city of White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, West Virginia, to expend both principal and interest from a special interest-bearing fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the city of White Sulphur Springs to spend money as needed from a special fund created in 1985 and to remove the limitation that previously allowed only the interest to be spent. This money may not be spent for salaries, equipment, or other expenses not directly related to capital improvements and infrastructure.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4610/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4610&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086736,"bill_number":"HB4516","title":"Relating to the accrued benefit of retirees in the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the Deputy Sheriff Retirement System accrued benefit for Deputy Sheriff Retirement System members to 2.75 percent beginning July, 1, 2018.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4516/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4516&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1086738,"bill_number":"HB4612","title":"Prohibiting public utilities from prohibiting customers from constructing, installing, or maintaining a connection or other infrastructure","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit public utilities from prohibiting customers from constructing, installing, or maintaining a connection or other infrastructure necessary for the customer to connect to the public utility to receive service.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4612/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4612&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086741,"bill_number":"HB4573","title":"Adding violations of law upon which a public servant’s retirement plan may be forfeited","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add additional violations of law and remove exceptions for certain lesser included crimes, that could cause the forfeiture of a participant’s retirement plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4573/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4573&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086744,"bill_number":"SB528","title":"Providing additional circuit judge for nineteenth judicial circuit","description":"Providing additional circuit judge for nineteenth judicial circuit","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 54, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB528/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=528&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1086746,"bill_number":"HB4567","title":"Ban-the-Box Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Ban-the-Box Act which prohibits public employers from asking applicants for employment to disclose information concerning the applicant’s criminal record or history, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4567/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4567&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jill Upson"},
{"bill_id":1086748,"bill_number":"HB4553","title":"Requiring applicants for new and renewed drivers’ licenses to be asked if they desire to be organ donors","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require applicants for new and renewed drivers’ licenses to be asked if they desire to be organ donors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4553/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4553&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1086753,"bill_number":"HB4583","title":"Relating generally to the disclosure of certain confidential information","description":"The purpose of this bill is to harmonize a potential code conflict regarding the disclosure of confidential information.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4583/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086759,"bill_number":"HB4568","title":"Relating to cruelty to animals","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the statute relating to cruelty to animals. The bill provides definitions of “food”, “water”, “shelter” and “treatment”. It provides specifics for tethering an animal. The bill includes for seizure of an animal for violations in addition to increasing criminal penalties. Finally, the bill provides that a person in violation of this statute for a second time shall be added to a state-wide, publicly available, do not adopt or sell registry.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4568/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4568&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086761,"bill_number":"HB4522","title":"Allowing certain tax information to be shared with the Director of Purchasing Division, Department of Administration, and State Auditor","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Tax Commissioner to share certain state tax information with the Director of the Purchasing Division, Department of Administration; and the State Auditor.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 239, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4522/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4522&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1086763,"bill_number":"HB4559","title":"Modernizing rental car interactions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modernize rental car interactions. The bill permits digital and electronic rentals. The bill provides that a rental car provider has met certain obligations when the renter has not executed a rental agreement or interacts with an employee of the provider. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4559/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4559&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1086765,"bill_number":"HB4585","title":"Relating to the Farm-To-Food Bank Tax Credit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Farm-To-Food Bank Tax Credit to equal 100 percent of the value of the donated edible agricultural products when the value is $2,500 or less.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4585/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4585&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chad Lovejoy"},
{"bill_id":1086768,"bill_number":"HB4616","title":"Requiring a majority of affected persons to a minor boundary adjustment annexation to approve of the annexation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a majority of affected persons to a minor boundary adjustment annexation to approve of the annexation.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4616/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4616&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1086771,"bill_number":"SB533","title":"Equalizing criminal penalties for intimidating and retaliating against public officers and employees","description":"Equalizing criminal penalties for intimidating and retaliating against public officers and employees","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB533/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=533&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1086774,"bill_number":"HB4546","title":"Relating to where an application for a marriage license may be made","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit parties from two different counties in West Virginia to apply for and be issued a marriage license in any county in this state. The bill puts state residents from different counties on the same basis as two out of state residents.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 66, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4546/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4546&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1086777,"bill_number":"HB4603","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide immunity to certain facilities and providers of certain crisis services.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 6, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4603/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4603&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charlotte Lane"},
{"bill_id":1086779,"bill_number":"HB4576","title":"Relating to insurance unfair trade practices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of a person’s credit history in certain insurance transactions involving passenger motor vehicles or commercial vehicle insurance lines.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4576/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4576&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anthony Paynter"},
{"bill_id":1086782,"bill_number":"HB4551","title":"Requiring the mineral estate of an unknown owner be sold to the legal surface owner at the fair market value of the mineral interest","description":"Requiring the mineral estate of an unknown owner be sold to the legal surface owner at the fair market value of the mineral interest","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4551/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4551&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Frank Deem"},
{"bill_id":1086784,"bill_number":"HB4556","title":"Establishing the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Police Officer Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4556/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4556&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1086787,"bill_number":"SB527","title":"Creating WV Black Lung Program","description":"Creating WV Black Lung Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB527/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=527&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1086789,"bill_number":"HB4607","title":"Establishing certain criteria for the restricted operation of drones within State Parks, Forests, and Rail Trails","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the banning of the use of recreational drones at state parks except within 150 feet from lodging.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 175, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4607/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4607&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1086791,"bill_number":"HJR112","title":"Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of West Virginia amending section three, article VI thereof, all relating to limiting the number of years Senators and Delegates may serve","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to amend the State Constitution to limit persons serving as Senators or Delegates from serving more than sixteen total years.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HJR112/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=112&billtype=JR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1086795,"bill_number":"HCR74","title":"U. S. Army CPT Benjamin Ronk Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army CPT Benjamin Ronk Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR74/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=74&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1086798,"bill_number":"HB4536","title":"Exempting certain hygiene products from sales tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt feminine hygiene products and diapers from state sales tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4536/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4536&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1086801,"bill_number":"HB4560","title":"Including a line item on all personal income tax returns giving taxpayers the option to donate to veterans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Tax Commissioner to include a line item on all personal income tax returns giving taxpayers the option to make a donation to veterans. The bill requires the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to include a line item on all vehicle registrations giving applicants the option to make a donation to veterans. The bill requires the commissioners to transfer all collected funds to the Division of Veterans Affairs who shall distribute those funds to veterans’ groups. The bill requires yearly reports.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4560/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4560&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rupert Phillips"},
{"bill_id":1086803,"bill_number":"HB4521","title":"Mountain State Employee Compensation Realignment Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow employees to elect to receive compensation in the amount of the premium the State would otherwise pay for their health insurance under the Public Employees Insurance Agency and to sunset the Public Employees Insurance Agency.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4521/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4521&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Wilson"},
{"bill_id":1086808,"bill_number":"HB4598","title":"Requiring that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that free feminine hygiene products be provided to female prisoners in regional jails or state correctional facilities and female juveniles in juvenile detention.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4598/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4598&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phillip Isner"},
{"bill_id":1086811,"bill_number":"HB4594","title":"Permitting public employees the right to collectively bargain","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit public employees the right to collectively bargain. The bill provides for an exclusive representative. The bill provides a procedure. The bill sets forth matters subject to collective bargaining.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4594/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4594&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1086813,"bill_number":"HB4550","title":"Providing the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists the authority to establish an apprenticeship program for cosmetologists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow the Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists to establish an apprenticeship program for cosmetologists.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4550/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4550&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1086815,"bill_number":"HB4580","title":"Relating to submission of the budget bill","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Governor to include the state appropriation limitations the Legislature may not exceed when making aggregate General Revenue Fund appropriations in the budget bill submitted to the Legislature. It also requires that the limitations be updated annually.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4580/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4580&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Zatezalo"},
{"bill_id":1086818,"bill_number":"SR39","title":"Designating week of February 11-17, 2018, as WV 211 Awareness Week","description":"Designating week of February 11-17, 2018, as WV 211 Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR39/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1086822,"bill_number":"HB4539","title":"Providing an annual annuity adjustment of 1 percent for eligible deputy sheriff retirants and surviving spouses","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an annual annuity adjustment of 1 percent for eligible deputy sheriff retirants and surviving spouses. The bill sets a minimum amount of employer contribution.","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Referred to Rules on 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4539/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4539&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"David Pethtel"},
{"bill_id":1086824,"bill_number":"HB4595","title":"Providing local government the authority to place video cameras at road intersections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide local governments the authority to place video cameras at intersections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4595/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4595&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1086826,"bill_number":"HB4549","title":"Requiring school counselors in public schools to spend 100 percent of their time on comprehensive school counseling programs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require school counselors in public schools to spend 100 percent of their time on comprehensive school counseling programs. The bill also requires county boards to ensure that school counselors are not assigned administrative or clerical duties as part of their regular work assignment or while students are present.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4549/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4549&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1086828,"bill_number":"HCR73","title":"Urging the United States Congress to increase the Social Security death benefit from $255 to $1000","description":"Urging the United States Congress to increase the Social Security death benefit from $255 to $1000","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR73/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=73&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Pyles"},
{"bill_id":1086833,"bill_number":"HB4591","title":"Allowing municipalities to cancel elections when only one person is running","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow municipalities to cancel municipal elections and appoint candidates by acclamation, if there is only one candidate running for each municipal office up for election.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4591/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4591&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1086838,"bill_number":"HB4587","title":"Freezing the contribution of public employees for their health insurance costs through the Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"The purpose of this bill is to cap the amount of contribution and out of pocket expenses for state employees for their Public Employee Insurance Agency health insurance.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4587/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4587&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1086840,"bill_number":"HB4532","title":"Relating to a prime contractor’s responsibility for wages and benefits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to repeal Code, §21-5-7 requiring a prime contractor to be responsible for wages and benefits owed by subcontractor, under certain circumstances.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4532/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4532&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1086842,"bill_number":"HB4524","title":"Establishing guidelines for the substitution of certain biological pharmaceuticals","description":"Â The purpose of this bill is to provide definitions for biological and biosimilar products and clarify when a pharmacist may substitute a prescribed biological product.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 188, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4524/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4524&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1086846,"bill_number":"HB4596","title":"Relating to terminating parental rights if an infant has tested positive for a Schedule I drug","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the Department of Health and Human Resources to file a petition or otherwise seek a ruling in any pending proceeding to terminate parental rights if an infant has tested positive for a Schedule I drug.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4596/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4596&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phillip Isner"},
{"bill_id":1086850,"bill_number":"HB4538","title":"Adding a magistrate position to serve Raleigh County","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add a magistrate to serve Raleigh County.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4538/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4538&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeffrey Pack"},
{"bill_id":1086852,"bill_number":"HB4555","title":"Refugee Information Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Refugee Information Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4555/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4555&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jim Butler"},
{"bill_id":1086854,"bill_number":"HB4529","title":"Relating to oath by municipal official certifying list of delinquent business and occupation taxes","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify language in the oath required to be signed by a municipal official certifying the amounts of delinquency for B & O taxes in a published list. The bill permits the certification to be as of a date certain instead of the date the oath is signed or the list is published since some delinquencies may be paid between the time of certification and the actual date of publication. The bill clarifies that the official signing the oath is not subject to the misdemeanor penalties in §11-10-5d(c) of the code.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 161, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4529/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4529&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1086860,"bill_number":"HB4575","title":"Providing an exemption from use tax for sales of tangible personal property, custom software, or services generated through affiliate marketing","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide an exemption from use tax for sales of tangible personal property, custom software, or services generated through affiliate marketing by a retailer who has no other nexus to the state. The bill clarifies that affiliate marketing does not create nexus for the purposes of the imposition and collection of use tax. The bill defines the term, “affiliate marketing.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4575/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4575&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Householder"},
{"bill_id":1086864,"bill_number":"SB532","title":"Administering ACT or SAT tests to students","description":"Administering ACT or SAT tests to students","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB532/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=532&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1086866,"bill_number":"HB4604","title":"Providing that proceeds from certain oil and gas wells that are due to persons whose name or address are unknown be kept in a special fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that proceeds from certain oil and gas wells that are due to persons whose name or address are unknown are to be kept in a special fund and if unclaimed within seven years the proceeds shall be transferred to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund. The bill provides that if there is a surface disturbance those named surface owners of a leased interest subject to pooling for a horizontal well are the only surface owners insofar as the well permit is concerned. The bill provides that if another surface owner should become known his or her name shall be added as a surface owner on the permit. The bill provides that if proceeds from other mineral tracts in a unit or pool of a horizontal well are not claimed by an unknown, missing or abandoned owner within seven years the proceeds shall be transferred to the Oil and Gas Reclamation Fund. The bill provides that certain provisions take effect beginning when funds have been unclaimed for seven years after the special commissioner’s lease regardless of when the lease was signed. The bill authorizes rulemaking.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4604/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4604&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086868,"bill_number":"HB4609","title":"Relating to advertising by physicians and podiatrists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the use of patient testimonials in advertising by physicians and podiatrists is not per se false or deceptive advertising.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4609/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4609&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1086869,"bill_number":"HB4611","title":"The Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund Act. The bill provides legislative findings and purpose, requiring the Director of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to propose rules and definitions relating to the purpose of this article. The bill establishes the Ryan Brown Addiction Prevention and Recovery Fund to be administered by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources which is to be funded from federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grants (SABG), gifts, and income from the investment of moneys. The bill also provides how these funds are to be used.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4611/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4611&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kayla Kessinger"},
{"bill_id":1086874,"bill_number":"HB4590","title":"Nullifying certain adoption orders","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow adult adoptees who are residents of the state to nullify adoption orders of state courts.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4590/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4590&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1086876,"bill_number":"HB4588","title":"Establishing a system of district courts of appeals to serve as an intermediate level of appeals in judicial proceedings","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish district courts of appeals to serve as an intermediate level of appeals in judicial matters.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4588/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4588&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1086878,"bill_number":"HB4592","title":"Relating to probation and parole","description":"The purpose of this bill is to add certain sanctions for violations of probation and parole. The bill provides for a system of graduated sanctions. The bill establishes the conditions of community supervision. The bill grants authority to impose graduated sanctions. The bill provides for the monitoring of graduated sanctions. The bill defines terms. The bill requires rule-making.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4592/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4592&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1086880,"bill_number":"HB4537","title":"Increasing the tobacco products excise tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the tobacco products excise tax with the increased revenue be used by the Public Employees Insurance Agency to reduce employees premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4537/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4537&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1086888,"bill_number":"HB4578","title":"Permitting residential customers to deduct up to 50 percent of their electric utility payments from their federal adjusted gross income","description":"The purpose of this to permit residential customers of electric utilities to deduct up to 50% of their electric utility payments from their federal adjusted gross income for personal income tax purposes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4578/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4578&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Anthony Paynter"},
{"bill_id":1086890,"bill_number":"HB4600","title":"Authorizing employed investigators of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry concealed handguns","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize an employed investigator between the ages of 18 and 21 of the Board of Medicine, the Board of Osteopathy and the Board of Pharmacy to carry a concealed handgun.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4600/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4600&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1086892,"bill_number":"HB4579","title":"Relating generally to financing political campaigns for elections","description":"The purpose of this bill is to revise provisions of state election law relating contributions for political campaigns, anonymous advertising to influence elections, and limits for various forms and circumstances of political contributions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4579/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4579&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1086894,"bill_number":"HB4593","title":"Establishing motor vehicle registration plates for official vehicles of emergency management agencies","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize the issuance of special “Emergency Management” motor vehicle plates to authorized emergency management vehicles of the state or political subdivision.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4593/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1086898,"bill_number":"HB4577","title":"Relating to seniority rights and school consolidation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit classroom teachers or school service personnel who at the time of a school merger who are the sole occupants of the same positions that will exist at the new school will maintain that position at the new school. The bill requires the posting of service, professional or administrative positions only when duplicate positions exist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4577/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4577&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1086900,"bill_number":"HB4589","title":"Authorizing magistrates to order emergency removal of child when parent’s drug use creates unsafe environment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for magistrate to have ability to remove child from a home in which parent’s use of drugs is causing an unsafe environment for the child. Â","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4589/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4589&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1086902,"bill_number":"HB4535","title":"Relating to payment by paper warrant","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish dates for the processing of paper checks. The bill also authorizes a fee for processing of checks outside the scheduled dates.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4535/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4535&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1086904,"bill_number":"HB4531","title":"Requiring that a deputy sheriff be paid a salary of not less than $10.50 per hour","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require that deputy sheriffs be paid no less than $10.50 per hour.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4531/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4531&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086910,"bill_number":"HB4602","title":"Relating generally to school calendars","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the instructional term for students begins on the Tuesday after Labor Day and ends the Friday before Memorial Day. The bill provides an exception. The bill permits additional instruction minutes per day. The bill eliminates reimagined days.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4602/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4602&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086912,"bill_number":"HB4572","title":"Increasing frequency of the State Police updating the state sex offender registry","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the State Police to update the Sex Offender Registry at least every three weeks.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4572/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4572&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Miley"},
{"bill_id":1086914,"bill_number":"HB4547","title":"Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact","description":"The purpose of this bill is to enact the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. The bill enters the state into the compact with all jurisdictions that also enact the compact.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4547/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4547&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1086916,"bill_number":"HB4528","title":"Relating to transfers and enrollment policies for students in public schools","description":"The purpose of this bill is to modify the transfer and enrollment policies for students in public schools.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4528/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4528&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Saira Blair"},
{"bill_id":1086922,"bill_number":"HB4534","title":"Relating to the executive secretary of the Health Professional Licensing Boards","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the executive secretary of the health professional licensing boards to designate a victims advocate.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4534/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4534&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1086924,"bill_number":"HB4569","title":"Creating a statutory right to petition circuit and family courts for sibling visitation","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a statutory right for siblings to petition a circuit or family court for visitation with their minor child siblings.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4569/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4569&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086926,"bill_number":"HB4619","title":"Relating to supporting implementation of comprehensive systems for teacher and leader induction and professional growth","description":"Relating to supporting implementation of comprehensive systems for teacher and leader induction and professional growth","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 76, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4619/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4619&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1086929,"bill_number":"HB4608","title":"Creating a consumer's sales and service tax exemption for motion pictures","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a consumers sales and service tax exemption for motion pictures and other commercial film or audiovisual projects in West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4608/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4608&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1086934,"bill_number":"HB4548","title":"Relating to the registration of lobbyists","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the requirements for reporting by lobbyists, by requiring annual registration and requiring the reporting of a general description of subjects on which the lobbyist has lobbied. It also requires the disclosure of the bill numbers of any bills and any rules on which they have lobbied, as well as the general amount of time spent on each bill or rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4548/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4548&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1086936,"bill_number":"HB4618","title":"Relating to the authority of the Division of Protective Services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to give the Division of Protective Services the authority to compel dispersal of an unlawful assemblage.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 112, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4618/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4618&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086938,"bill_number":"HB4552","title":"Relating to the definition of a raffle","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the definition of raffle to include raffles conducted by electronic means.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4552/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4552&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jason Barrett"},
{"bill_id":1086940,"bill_number":"HB4519","title":"Relating to supplemental Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements for ground emergency medical transportation services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that an eligible provider may receive supplemental Medicaid reimbursement and reimbursement from Medicare, if available, in addition to the rate of payment that the provider would otherwise receive, for ground emergency medical transportation services, including ground transport service by paid fire and rescue services, or volunteer fire departments; and that the supplemental reimbursement shall be equal to the amount of federal financial participation the department receives as a result of claims submitted for expenditures for services.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4519/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4519&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1086945,"bill_number":"HB4566","title":"Relating to property exempt from taxation for military and veterans who have been honorably discharged","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit active members of the United States military and veterans who have been honorably discharged from service to elect one item, either real or personal to be exempt from the payment of various taxes.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Veterans Affairs & Homeland Security","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4566/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4566&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1086948,"bill_number":"HB4520","title":"Requiring free feminine hygiene products in grades 6 through 12","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require county boards of education to provide free feminine hygiene products in grades 6 through 12.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4520/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4520&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Williams"},
{"bill_id":1086950,"bill_number":"HB4515","title":"Relating to elections of judges","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the election of justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals; circuit court judges, magistrates and family court judges is at general elections.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4515/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4515&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Phillip Isner"},
{"bill_id":1086952,"bill_number":"HB4584","title":"Prohibiting retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet","description":"The purpose of this bill is to prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet, unless the product contains an active and operating digital blocking capability that renders obscene material inaccessible.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4584/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4584&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1086956,"bill_number":"HB4540","title":"Implementing a process for counties to obtain grants from an existing federal fund designated the Help America Vote Act Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide for a county grant program in addition to the existing loan program consistent with the HAVA State Plan.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4540/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4540&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1086961,"bill_number":"HB4544","title":"Creating a matching program for the small business innovation and research program and the small business technology transfer program","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a matching program for the Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4544/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4544&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Moore Capito"},
{"bill_id":1086963,"bill_number":"HB4561","title":"appoint the Attorney General or an assistant of Relating to the Attorney General as a special prosecutor to enforce provisions of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to address the opioid epidemic by authorizing prosecuting attorneys to appoint the Attorney General or an assistant of the Attorney General as a special prosecutor to enforce provisions of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4561/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4561&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Cindy Frich"},
{"bill_id":1086965,"bill_number":"HB4564","title":"Assessing the college-and career-readiness of 11th and 12th grade students","description":"The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the requirement that a student placed in transitional education programs as a high school senior must re-take a college-and career-readiness examination or similar assessment of readiness if the student has already taken the examination or assessment as a junior.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Education","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4564/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4564&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1086969,"bill_number":"HB4617","title":"Clarifying where a charge of DUI may be brought against an individual","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make clear that a charge of DUI may only be brought against an individual operating a vehicle on public highways or on private roads before or after entering or exiting a public highway.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4617/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4617&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086971,"bill_number":"HB4565","title":"Exempting social security benefits from personal income tax","description":"The purpose of this bill is to exempt social security benefits from personal income tax.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Senior Citizen Issues","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Senior Citizen Issues","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4565/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4565&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1086976,"bill_number":"HB4517","title":"Relating to assessment value of wind turbines","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit counties to assess wind turbines in wind power projects at values ranging from salvage value to true and actual value.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4517/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4517&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Guy Ward"},
{"bill_id":1086978,"bill_number":"SR38","title":"Designating February 13, 2018, as WV Child Care Association Celebrating Children and Families Day","description":"Designating February 13, 2018, as WV Child Care Association Celebrating Children and Families Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR38/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1086981,"bill_number":"HB4586","title":"Relating to verification of eligibility for employment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to assure that all persons hired in this state have their identity verified; authorizes the use of the federal E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility, require documents relating to verification of eligibility be retained, and authorizing the Commissioner of Labor to propose acceptable alternative forms of identification by rule.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4586/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4586&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ricky Moye"},
{"bill_id":1086983,"bill_number":"HB4571","title":"Relating to the final day of filing announcements of candidates for a political office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that on the final day of filing announcements of candidates for a political office the deadline is 11:59 p.m. The bill requires that the office of the Secretary of State be open until that time; and that the offices of the County Clerks of each county be open from 12 p. m. until 6 p. m. on that date.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 83, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4571/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4571&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086986,"bill_number":"SB529","title":"Creating Citizen and State Accountability Act","description":"Creating Citizen and State Accountability Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB529/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=529&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1086988,"bill_number":"HB4570","title":"Relating to a one percent supplement to retirement benefits for certain retirees and beneficiaries","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a one percent raise in retirement benefits to certain members or beneficiaries of members of the Public Employees Retirement System.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4570/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4570&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086993,"bill_number":"HB4606","title":"Relating to qualifications for a limited video lottery operator’s license","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that any applicant who has a retail (ABC) license for beer, wine or liquor may qualify for a limited video lottery operator’s license.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4606/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4606&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1086996,"bill_number":"HB4513","title":"Relating to debarment of vendors seeking to provide goods and services to the state and its subdivisions","description":"The purpose of this bill is to specify additional grounds for the debarment of a vendor to the state or its subdivisions, clarify that vendors may be subject to debarment for the actions of individuals acting on behalf of the vendors, to broaden the scope of persons and business entities that may be subject to debarment, and to further define the duties of the Director of Purchasing.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4513/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4513&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1086999,"bill_number":"HB4527","title":"Requiring health care insurance policies to provide coverage for services performed by a pharmacist","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require health care insurance policies to provide coverage for services performed by a pharmacist.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4527/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4527&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1087001,"bill_number":"HB4533","title":"Making it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly allow a felony drug offense to be committed on his or her property","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly allow a felony drug offense to be committed on his or her property. The bill creates a duty to report. The bill creates criminal penalties. The bill allows a private cause of action.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4533/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4533&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1087006,"bill_number":"HB4557","title":"Increasing the salaries of circuit court judges, family court judges, and magistrates","description":"The purpose of this bill is to increase the salaries of circuit court judges, family court judges, and magistrates by enacting into law the recommendations contained in the 2017 Final Report of the West Virginia Judicial Compensation Commission with regard to those positions.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4557/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4557&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1087008,"bill_number":"SB531","title":"Eliminating required waiting period for municipal court notifications to DMV","description":"Eliminating required waiting period for municipal court notifications to DMV","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB531/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1087010,"bill_number":"HB4542","title":"Allowing public service districts to accept payment by credit card","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allow public service districts to accept payment by credit card under certain conditions.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4542/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4542&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1087016,"bill_number":"HB4545","title":"Establishing a pilot program to develop school-based mental and behavioral health services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require the state Department of Education to develop a pilot program to provide mental and behavioral health services as an alternative to suspending students for disruptive behaviors.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4545/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4545&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Sean Hornbuckle"},
{"bill_id":1087019,"bill_number":"HB4597","title":"Relating to the procedure to determine if an occupation or profession should be regulated","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide that the procedure to determine if an occupation or profession should be regulated in West Virginia is prohibited if the occupation or profession is regulated in fewer than 25 other states. The bill also provides that a license of an occupation or profession regulated in West Virginia should expire if the occupation or profession is regulated in fewer than 25 other states. The statute providing the procedure for regulation or occupations and professions is referred to as a “Sunrise” statute.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4597/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4597&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1087022,"bill_number":"HB4514","title":"Making it a felony to knowingly house drug traffickers","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to knowingly house a drug trafficker and to establish penalties for the offense.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4514/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4514&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1087024,"bill_number":"HB4525","title":"Relating to residency requirements for people entitled to vote and people eligible to register to vote","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the residency requirements for people entitled to vote and people eligible to register to vote by adding a definition for the phrase “legal resident.”","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4525/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4525&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kelli Sobonya"},
{"bill_id":1087028,"bill_number":"HB4615","title":"Relating generally to forfeiture of contraband","description":"The purpose of this bill concerns forfeiture of contraband. The bill establishes criminal forfeiture and the items and property subject to forfeiture. The bill sets forth additional procedures for forfeiture. The bill establishes dates. The bill permits a court to waive a conviction requirement. The bill protects innocent owners. The bill permits seizure of personal property with and without process. The bill provides that there are no additional remedies and no joint and severable liability. The bill establishes title. The bill sets forth the disposition of forfeited property and proceeds. The bill establishes prohibition on retaining property. The bill establishes sales restrictions, return of property, damages, and costs. The bill permits the transfer of forfeited property to the federal government. The bill provides for preemption. The bill defines terms.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4615/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4615&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1087030,"bill_number":"SB530","title":"Requiring Secretary of State provide database for registered corporations and sole proprietorship","description":"Requiring Secretary of State provide database for registered corporations and sole proprietorship","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB530/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=530&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1087032,"bill_number":"HB4526","title":"Requiring any newly appointed chief executive of a municipal law-enforcement agency to be a certified law-enforcement officer","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require any newly appointed chief executive of a municipal law-enforcement agency to be a certified law-enforcement officer. The bill provides that current chief executives are unaffected by this requirement.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Political Subdivisions","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Political Subdivisions","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4526/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4526&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Campbell"},
{"bill_id":1087034,"bill_number":"HB4574","title":"Relating to development of interests in natural gas and oil","description":"The purpose of this bill is to establish and define rights of mineral estate owners, surface owners, royalty owners, and operators for development of oil and gas interests through cotenancy in production, to authorize development of oil and gas through agreements for horizontal well drilling, and to levy an additional amount in tax for the severance of natural gas to be distributed to all counties and used to supplement teacher salaries.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4574/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4574&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Zachery Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1087038,"bill_number":"HB4518","title":"Establishing the Southern West Virginia Lake Development Study Commission","description":"The purpose of this bill is to initiate a study of the feasibility of constructing a large lake or lakes in the southern counties of this state as a mechanism for revitalization of that area of our state.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Agriculture and Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Agriculture & Natural Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4518/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4518&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1087042,"bill_number":"HB4601","title":"Changing the licensing requirement for certain casino employees","description":"The purpose of this bill is to change the licensing requirement for certain casino employees from a licensure to a registration.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4601/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4601&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1087044,"bill_number":"HB4543","title":"Imposing a special excise tax on Schedule II controlled drugs","description":"The purpose of this bill is to impose an excise tax on Schedule II controlled drugs on drug manufacturers and distributors selling these drugs in the state. The tax would fund substance abuse treatment and help pay public employees’ insurance premiums.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4543/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4543&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Andrew Byrd"},
{"bill_id":1087046,"bill_number":"HB4558","title":"Establishing the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund in the West Virginia Development Office","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special revenue fund to be used by the West Virginia Development Office and known as the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Investment Fund.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 67, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4558/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4558&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Moore Capito"},
{"bill_id":1087050,"bill_number":"HB4541","title":"Reinstating the film tax credits","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reinstate the film tax credits removed by this session of the Legislature in SB 263.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4541/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4541&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1087053,"bill_number":"HB4530","title":"West Virginia Natural Resources Permanent Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create a special fund to receive revenue from severance taxes and other source related to minerals and then use the income from the fund to be distributed to the individual citizens of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Energy","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Energy","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4530/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4530&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1087055,"bill_number":"HB4613","title":"Providing funds from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to the Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to appropriate funds from the State Excess Lottery Revenue Fund to the Ron Yost Personal Assistance Services Fund, the Employment Attendant Care Program and to expand the network of Centers for Independent Living to help West Virginians with disabilities live in their own homes and communities, pursue and maintain gainful employment.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4613/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4613&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Matthew Rohrbach"},
{"bill_id":1087057,"bill_number":"HB4523","title":"Relating to pecuniary interest of county and district officers, teachers and school officials in contracts","description":"The purpose of this bill is to make an exception to the prohibition preventing county and district officers, teachers and school officials from having a pecuniary interest in contracts when the contract is for goods or supplies, has been put out for competitive bid and is awarded based upon lowest cost.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4523/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4523&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Geoff Foster"},
{"bill_id":1087059,"bill_number":"HB4582","title":"Relating to posession of a deadly weapon on a school bus or education grounds","description":"The purpose of this bill is to clarify that students are not prohibited to possess a firearm or other deadly weapon on a school bus as defined in section one, article one, chapter seventeen-a of this code or in or on a public primary or secondary education building, structure, facility or grounds including a vocational education building, structure, facility or grounds where secondary vocational education programs are conducted or at a school-sponsored function, or in or on a private primary or secondary education building, structure or facility.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-13","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-13","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4582/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4582&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1088131,"bill_number":"SB535","title":"Dedicating increased court fees in criminal cases to fund training programs for law-enforcement officers","description":"Dedicating increased court fees in criminal cases to fund training programs for law-enforcement officers","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB535/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=535&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1088143,"bill_number":"SB537","title":"Implementing Business PROMISE+ Scholarship","description":"Implementing Business PROMISE+ Scholarship","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB537/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=537&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1088160,"bill_number":"SCR20","title":"Requesting Bureau for Medical Services review and update Medicaid rates for ground and air ambulance services","description":"Requesting Bureau for Medical Services review and update Medicaid rates for ground and air ambulance services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR20/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=20&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1088173,"bill_number":"SCR22","title":"US Army Colonel Larkin Bilton Vance Memorial Highway","description":"US Army Colonel Larkin Bilton Vance Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR22/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=22&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1088185,"bill_number":"SCR21","title":"US Army PFC Charles Thurman \"Buddy\" Ellis Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Charles Thurman \"Buddy\" Ellis Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR21/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=21&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1088198,"bill_number":"SB544","title":"Establishing WV DNR Police Officer's Retirement System","description":"Establishing WV DNR Police Officer's Retirement System","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Pensions","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Pensions","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB544/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=544&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1088214,"bill_number":"SB540","title":"Increasing salaries of magistrates, supreme court justices, circuit court judges, and family court judges","description":"Increasing salaries of magistrates, supreme court justices, circuit court judges, and family court judges","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB540/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=540&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1088230,"bill_number":"SR40","title":"Designating February 14, 2018, as Tiny Hearts Day","description":"Designating February 14, 2018, as Tiny Hearts Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR40/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1088245,"bill_number":"SB541","title":"Increasing salaries of WV State Police over three-year period","description":"Increasing salaries of WV State Police over three-year period","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB541/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=541&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1088254,"bill_number":"SB538","title":"Providing classroom teachers credit against personal income tax for nonreimbursed supplies","description":"Providing classroom teachers credit against personal income tax for nonreimbursed supplies","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB538/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=538&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1088267,"bill_number":"SB542","title":"Creating four-year middle high school pilot program as part of Upper Kanawha Valley Resiliency and Revitalization Program","description":"Creating four-year middle high school pilot program as part of Upper Kanawha Valley Resiliency and Revitalization Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB542/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=542&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1088282,"bill_number":"SB543","title":"Relating to confidentiality of medical records","description":"Relating to confidentiality of medical records","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 199, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB543/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=543&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1088298,"bill_number":"SR41","title":"Designating February 14, 2018, as Arts Day","description":"Designating February 14, 2018, as Arts Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR41/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1088308,"bill_number":"SR42","title":"Recognizing contribution of car dealers to economy of West Virginia","description":"Recognizing contribution of car dealers to economy of West Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-14","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR42/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1088321,"bill_number":"SB539","title":"Increasing limit for settling claims against DOH","description":"Increasing limit for settling claims against DOH","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 38, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB539/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=539&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1088337,"bill_number":"SB536","title":"Allowing foster and adoptive children obtain lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license within two years of placement","description":"Allowing foster and adoptive children obtain lifetime hunting, fishing and trapping license within two years of placement","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-14","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB536/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=536&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1088348,"bill_number":"SB534","title":"Increasing penalty for tobacco-related offenses on public school property","description":"Increasing penalty for tobacco-related offenses on public school property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB534/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=534&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1088354,"bill_number":"SB545","title":"Relating to driving privileges and requirements for persons under 18","description":"Relating to driving privileges and requirements for persons under 18","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB545/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=545&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1089476,"bill_number":"SB555","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability for qualified directors of certain governmental and nonprofit entities","description":"Providing director of corporation not personally liable for corporation's torts","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 1, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB555/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=555&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1089480,"bill_number":"SB560","title":"Prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from using certain contract provisions","description":"Prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from using certain contract provisions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB560/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=560&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1089487,"bill_number":"SB552","title":"Making Pierpont Community and Technical College a division of Fairmont State University","description":"Making Pierpont Community and Technical College a division of Fairmont State University","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB552/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=552&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1089491,"bill_number":"SB556","title":"Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce to assist Economic Development Authority","description":"Creating small business and minority populations economic and workforce development taskforce to assist Economic Development Authority","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB556/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=556&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089495,"bill_number":"SB561","title":"Increasing minimum contract price requiring execution of bond with respect to building or repairing school property","description":"Increasing minimum contract price requiring execution of bond with respect to building or repairing school property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 71, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB561/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=561&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089506,"bill_number":"SB553","title":"Requiring federal fingerprint background checks for transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers","description":"Requiring federal fingerprint background checks for transportation network company drivers and taxi drivers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB553/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=553&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1089510,"bill_number":"SB548","title":"Authorizing county commissions to pay election officials","description":"Authorizing county commissions to pay election officials","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 78, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB548/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=548&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089514,"bill_number":"SB564","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization","description":"Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB564/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=564&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1089522,"bill_number":"SB566","title":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","description":"Relating to disability pensions of municipal employees","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB566/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=566&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1089524,"bill_number":"HB4622","title":"Relating to authorizing legislative rules regarding higher education","description":"The purpose of this bill is to authorize legislative rules of the Higher Education Policy Commission and the Council for Community and Technical College Education.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 115, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4622/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4622&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Paul Espinosa"},
{"bill_id":1089538,"bill_number":"SB551","title":"Relating to failure of employers to make contributions on behalf of employees to retirement plan administered by CPRB","description":"Relating to failure of employers to make contributions on behalf of employees to retirement plan administered by CPRB","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB551/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=551&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1089543,"bill_number":"SCR24","title":"Requesting study by Joint Committee on Children and Families regarding efficiency of organizations within DHHR","description":"Requesting study by Joint Committee on Children and Families regarding efficiency of organizations within DHHR","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR24/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=24&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1089551,"bill_number":"SB546","title":"Improving coordination of law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying remains","description":"Improving coordination of law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying remains","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB546/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=546&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089554,"bill_number":"SB554","title":"Relating to distribution of School Building Authority funds","description":"Relating to distribution of School Building Authority funds","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB554/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=554&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1089562,"bill_number":"SB547","title":"Adding members to local school improvement council","description":"Adding members to local school improvement council","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB547/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=547&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089570,"bill_number":"SB562","title":"Allowing courts discretion to impose period of supervised release of defendant","description":"Allowing courts discretion to impose period of supervised release of defendant","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB562/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=562&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1089577,"bill_number":"SCR26","title":"US Army PFC Thomas Mayford Martin Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Thomas Mayford Martin Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR26/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=26&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089582,"bill_number":"SB557","title":"Relating to Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program","description":"Relating to Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB557/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=557&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1089586,"bill_number":"SB558","title":"Relating to certification requirements for crane operators","description":"Relating to certification requirements for crane operators","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB558/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=558&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1089594,"bill_number":"SB565","title":"Clarifying authority of State Fire Commission","description":"Clarifying authority of State Fire Commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB565/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=565&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089604,"bill_number":"SCR27","title":"US Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army CPL F. Lee Noel Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR27/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=27&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1089608,"bill_number":"SCR23","title":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","description":"Betty Jo Delong Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR23/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=23&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1089617,"bill_number":"SCR25","title":"US Army PFC O. T. (Teaberry) Mullins Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC O. T. (Teaberry) Mullins Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR25/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=25&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1089624,"bill_number":"SR43","title":"Designating February 15, 2018, as WV Alzheimer's Association Day","description":"Designating February 15, 2018, as WV Alzheimer's Association Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR43/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1089628,"bill_number":"SB549","title":"Creating felony offense of intimidation or harassment of certain persons that causes injury or loss to person or property","description":"Creating felony offense of intimidation or harassment of certain persons that causes injury or loss to person or property","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB549/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=549&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1089638,"bill_number":"SB550","title":"Allowing workers' compensation benefits for first responders diagnosed with job-related PTSD","description":"Allowing workers' compensation benefits for first responders diagnosed with job-related PTSD","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB550/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=550&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1089642,"bill_number":"SB563","title":"Allowing persons operate small-engine mopeds without driver's license or while license is suspended or revoked","description":"Allowing persons operate small-engine mopeds without driver's license or while license is suspended or revoked","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"On 2nd reading to Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB563/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=563&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1089644,"bill_number":"SB559","title":"Creating Shared Table initiative in public schools","description":"Creating Shared Table initiative in public schools","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-15","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-15","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB559/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=559&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1090148,"bill_number":"HB4620","title":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Administration, Public Employees Insurance Agency","description":"Expiring funds to the balance of the Department of Administration, Public Employees Insurance Agency","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4620/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4620&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1090911,"bill_number":"SB571","title":"Fixing PEIA aggregate premium cost sharing","description":"Fixing PEIA aggregate premium cost sharing","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Banking and Insurance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB571/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=571&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1090926,"bill_number":"SB568","title":"Deferring further proceedings for certain first offenses upon completion of Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program within 12 months","description":"Requiring participants in Motor Vehicle Alcohol Test and Lock Program complete same within 12 months","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB568/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=568&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1090944,"bill_number":"SB581","title":"Allowing Tax Commissioner share certain tax information with certain state entities","description":"Allowing Tax Commissioner share certain tax information with certain state entities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB581/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=581&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1090957,"bill_number":"HB4623","title":"Relating to obtaining substance abuse treatment services","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide a process for pregnant and postpartum persons to receive substance use treatment.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4623/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4623&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1090978,"bill_number":"SB580","title":"Updating language for WV geodetic datum to match federal coordinate systems","description":"Updating language for WV geodetic datum to match federal coordinate systems","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"Rereferred to Government Organization on 2nd reading","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB580/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=580&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1090997,"bill_number":"SB575","title":"Approving additional beds for intermediate care facilities","description":"Approving additional beds for intermediate care facilities","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 200, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB575/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1091013,"bill_number":"SB578","title":"Relating to Youth Mental Health Protection Act","description":"Relating to Youth Mental Health Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB578/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=578&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1091035,"bill_number":"SB573","title":"Relating generally to school calendars","description":"Relating generally to school calendars","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB573/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=573&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1091050,"bill_number":"SB569","title":"Establishing local choice program for alternative high school assessments for improving education","description":"Establishing local choice program for alternative high school assessments for improving education","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB569/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=569&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1091067,"bill_number":"SB567","title":"Including treason, murder, armed robbery, and organized crimes for which communications can be intercepted","description":"Including treason, murder, armed robbery, and organized crimes for which communications can be intercepted","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB567/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=567&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1091083,"bill_number":"SCR28","title":"Requesting study to consider removing solid waste facilities from jurisdiction of PSC","description":"Requesting study to consider removing solid waste facilities from jurisdiction of PSC","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-17","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Rules","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR28/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=28&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1091104,"bill_number":"SB570","title":"Limiting amount property reappraisal can increase","description":"Limiting amount property reappraisal can increase","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB570/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=570&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1091121,"bill_number":"SB572","title":"Creating Farm-to-School Grant Program","description":"Creating Farm-to-School Grant Program","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB572/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=572&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1091139,"bill_number":"HB4621","title":"Relating to removing reference to certain entities with respect to work","description":"Relating to removing reference to certain entities with respect to work","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 50, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4621/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4621&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
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{"bill_id":1091192,"bill_number":"SB582","title":"Allowing candidate for political party executive committee serve as election official","description":"Allowing candidate for political party executive committee serve as election official","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 79, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB582/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=582&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1091209,"bill_number":"SB576","title":"Relating to Patient Injury Compensation Fund","description":"Relating to Patient Injury Compensation Fund","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 2, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB576/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=576&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
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{"bill_id":1091243,"bill_number":"SB579","title":"Establishing responsibilities of providing credit card processing services","description":"Establishing responsibilities of providing credit card processing services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-16","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-16","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB579/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=579&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
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{"bill_id":1093000,"bill_number":"SB615","title":"Relating to licensing and registering opioid treatment programs","description":"Relating to licensing and registering opioid treatment programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB615/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=615&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093002,"bill_number":"SB584","title":"Finding certain claims against state to be moral obligations of state","description":"Finding certain claims against state to be moral obligations of state","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 39, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB584/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=584&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
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{"bill_id":1093007,"bill_number":"SB616","title":"Establishing maximum gross weight for certain wood-bearing trucks","description":"Establishing maximum gross weight for certain wood-bearing trucks","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 242, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB616/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=616&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1093009,"bill_number":"SCR31","title":"Requesting study of eliminating \"dead spots\" in wireless coverage in WV","description":"Requesting study of eliminating \"dead spots\" in wireless coverage in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR31/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=31&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1093011,"bill_number":"SB611","title":"Relating to licensing of mental health facilities","description":"Relating to licensing of mental health facilities","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB611/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=611&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
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{"bill_id":1093016,"bill_number":"SB600","title":"Relating to powers and duties of PSC","description":"Relating to powers and duties of PSC","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Rejected by Senate (Roll No. 262)","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB600/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=600&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1093018,"bill_number":"SB590","title":"Providing special license plate for curing childhood cancer","description":"Providing special license plate for curing childhood cancer","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 154, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB590/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=590&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1093021,"bill_number":"SB613","title":"Relating to Youth Mental Health Protection Act","description":"Relating to Youth Mental Health Protection Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Senator Cline requests to be removed as sponsor of bill","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB613/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=613&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1093023,"bill_number":"SB614","title":"Relating to crime of impeding investigation involving acts of violence","description":"Relating to crime of impeding investigation involving acts of violence","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB614/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=614&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093024,"bill_number":"SB605","title":"Relating to vocational and technical education programs","description":"Relating to vocational and technical education programs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB605/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=605&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1093026,"bill_number":"SB591","title":"Increasing reimbursement rate for certain Medicaid services","description":"Increasing reimbursement rate for certain Medicaid services","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB591/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=591&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093028,"bill_number":"SB597","title":"Prohibiting individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanor from conducting private investigation business","description":"Prohibiting individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanor from conducting private investigation business","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB597/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=597&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1093030,"bill_number":"SB618","title":"Relating to sale of tax liens","description":"Relating to sale of tax liens","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB618/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=618&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1093031,"bill_number":"SB599","title":"Relating to county boards of education providing free feminine hygiene products","description":"Relating to county boards of education providing free feminine hygiene products","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB599/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=599&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1093033,"bill_number":"SB625","title":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018","description":"Creating WV Volunteer Fire and Rescue Act of 2018","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 211, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB625/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=625&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1093035,"bill_number":"SB589","title":"Relating to issuance of personalized plates for antique motor vehicles","description":"Relating to issuance of personalized plates for antique motor vehicles","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB589/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=589&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Patricia Rucker"},
{"bill_id":1093037,"bill_number":"SB585","title":"Altering boundary line between Doddridge and Harrison counties","description":"Altering boundary line between Doddridge and Harrison counties","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 248, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB585/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=585&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1093039,"bill_number":"SB610","title":"Providing penalty for possession of marijuana","description":"Providing penalty for possession of marijuana","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB610/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=610&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1093040,"bill_number":"SB596","title":"Establishing WV Community Investment Tax Credit Program","description":"Establishing WV Community Investment Tax Credit Program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Economic Development","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Economic Development","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB596/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=596&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ed Gaunch"},
{"bill_id":1093043,"bill_number":"SB620","title":"Creating opioid crisis recovery fine program","description":"Creating opioid crisis recovery fine program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB620/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=620&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1093045,"bill_number":"SB603","title":"Relating to proceedings for involuntary custody for examination","description":"Relating to proceedings for involuntary custody for examination","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 201, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB603/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=603&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093047,"bill_number":"SB619","title":"Creating Prosecuting Attorney Directives Act","description":"Creating Prosecuting Attorney Directives Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB619/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=619&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1093049,"bill_number":"SB626","title":"Relating generally to coal mining","description":"Relating generally to coal mining","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 152, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB626/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=626&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1093050,"bill_number":"SCR29","title":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Benny Fleming Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR29/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=29&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1093053,"bill_number":"SR45","title":"Congratulating Glen Chestnut as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer of 2018","description":"Congratulating Glen Chestnut as WV Outstanding Tree Farmer of 2018","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR45/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1093055,"bill_number":"SB602","title":"Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization","description":"Providing immunity from civil liability to facilities and employees providing crisis stabilization","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB602/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=602&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093057,"bill_number":"SB588","title":"Prohibiting use of anabolic steroids and certain Class I drugs on racing dogs","description":"Prohibiting use of anabolic steroids and certain Class I drugs on racing dogs","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB588/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=588&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1093058,"bill_number":"SB595","title":"Creating Protect Our Right to Unite Act","description":"Creating Protect Our Right to Unite Act","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB595/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=595&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Azinger"},
{"bill_id":1093060,"bill_number":"SB607","title":"Prohibiting certain misleading lawsuit advertising practices","description":"Prohibiting certain misleading lawsuit advertising practices","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB607/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=607&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1093062,"bill_number":"SB592","title":"Adding examination of advanced care technician for firefighter paramedic","description":"Adding examination of advanced care technician for firefighter paramedic","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Senate requests House to concur","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB592/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=592&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1093065,"bill_number":"SB593","title":"Reducing criminal penalties and criminalization of marijuana","description":"Reducing criminal penalties and criminalization of marijuana","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB593/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=593&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1093067,"bill_number":"SB624","title":"Relating to racetrack video lottery","description":"Relating to racetrack video lottery","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB624/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=624&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":1093068,"bill_number":"SB587","title":"Providing counties having less than 1,400 net enrollment be considered as having 1,400 net enrollment for basic foundation program","description":"Providing counties having less than 1,400 net enrollment be considered as having 1,400 net enrollment for basic foundation program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB587/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=587&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Kenny Mann"},
{"bill_id":1093070,"bill_number":"SB612","title":"Relating to sale of municipal property","description":"Relating to sale of municipal property","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 158, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB612/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=612&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1093072,"bill_number":"SB601","title":"Relating to personal income tax","description":"Relating to personal income tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB601/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=601&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Douglas Facemire"},
{"bill_id":1093074,"bill_number":"SB623","title":"Relating to Medicaid subrogation liens of DHHR","description":"Relating to Medicaid subrogation liens of DHHR","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB623/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=623&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1093077,"bill_number":"SB608","title":"Creating misdemeanor offense of impersonating military","description":"Creating misdemeanor offense of impersonating military","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Military","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Military","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB608/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=608&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1093078,"bill_number":"SB594","title":"Directing DNR to file rule relating to WV wildlife management areas","description":"Directing DNR to file rule relating to WV wildlife management areas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB594/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=594&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1093080,"bill_number":"SB621","title":"Prohibiting consumer-reporting agency from charging fee to consumer","description":"Prohibiting consumer-reporting agency from charging fee to consumer","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB621/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=621&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1093082,"bill_number":"SB604","title":"Relating to temporary permits to perform social work functions within community health centers","description":"Relating to temporary permits to perform social work functions within community health centers","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB604/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=604&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1093084,"bill_number":"SB622","title":"Imposing additional court costs on violations of seat belt usage","description":"Imposing additional court costs on violations of seat belt usage","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB622/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=622&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1093085,"bill_number":"SB617","title":"Allowing municipal fire chiefs appoint deputy fire chief","description":"Allowing municipal fire chiefs appoint deputy fire chief","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-19","last_action":"To Government Organization","last_action_date":"2018-02-19","committee":"Government Organization","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB617/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=617&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1093540,"bill_number":"HCR71","title":"U. S. Army CPL Lee Roy Young Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army CPL Lee Roy Young Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR71/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Thompson"},
{"bill_id":1093546,"bill_number":"HCR78","title":"U. S. Marine Corps PFC Danny Marshall Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Corps PFC Danny Marshall Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR78/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=78&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Kelly"},
{"bill_id":1093553,"bill_number":"HCR79","title":"John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","description":"John and Wilbur Hahn Dutch Hollow Pioneers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR79/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=79&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1093561,"bill_number":"HB4624","title":"Relating to West Virginia coordinate systems","description":"Relating to West Virginia coordinate systems","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 48, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4624/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4624&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1093571,"bill_number":"HCR76","title":"U. S. Marine Corps LCpl Michael Linn Cooper Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Marine Corps LCpl Michael Linn Cooper Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR76/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=76&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1093581,"bill_number":"HB4625","title":"Relating to allocating a portion of any general revenue surplus accruing after a fiscal year to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Financial Stability Fund","description":"Relating to allocating a portion of any general revenue surplus accruing after a fiscal year to the Public Employees Insurance Agency Financial Stability Fund","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4625/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4625&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1093589,"bill_number":"SR46","title":"Recognizing achievements and contributions of Berkeley County and its citizens to WV","description":"Recognizing achievements and contributions of Berkeley County and its citizens to WV","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR46/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":1093597,"bill_number":"HCR83","title":"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR83/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=83&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Roy Cooper"},
{"bill_id":1093605,"bill_number":"HCR81","title":"Proposing to rescind HCR 36 passed by the Regular Session of the Legislature 2016","description":"Proposing to rescind HCR 36 passed by the Regular Session of the Legislature 2016","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR81/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=81&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1093612,"bill_number":"HCR80","title":"U. S. Army SGT Tommy Meadows Memorial Road","description":"U. S. Army SGT Tommy Meadows Memorial Road","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR80/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=80&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1093622,"bill_number":"HCR77","title":"Deputy Sheriff Jesse R. Browning Memorial Road","description":"Deputy Sheriff Jesse R. Browning Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR77/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=77&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1093633,"bill_number":"HCR75","title":"PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway","description":"PVT George Howell, Continental Army Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR75/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=75&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Allen Evans"},
{"bill_id":1093642,"bill_number":"HR8","title":"Urging Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation regarding the Glass-Steagall Act","description":"Urging Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation regarding the Glass-Steagall Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Banking and Insurance","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Banking & Insurance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR8/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1093649,"bill_number":"HCR82","title":"Designating ATV Recreation Areas","description":"Designating ATV Recreation Areas","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-20","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-20","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR82/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=82&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1094215,"bill_number":"SR48","title":"Celebrating 150th anniversary of Winfield","description":"Celebrating 150th anniversary of Winfield","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR48/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1094261,"bill_number":"SCR32","title":"Recognizing importance of industrial hemp","description":"Recognizing importance of industrial hemp","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To House Industry and Labor","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":"Industry and Labor","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR32/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=32&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1094309,"bill_number":"SCR33","title":"William \"Bill\" Thurman King Memorial Bridge","description":"William 'Bill' Thurman King Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-22","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR33/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=33&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1094353,"bill_number":"SR47","title":"Designating February 21, 2018, as WV Aviation Day","description":"Designating February 21, 2018, as WV Aviation Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR47/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1094395,"bill_number":"SR49","title":"Designating March 11-17, 2018, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","description":"Designating March 11-17, 2018, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR49/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1094435,"bill_number":"SR50","title":"Designating February 21, 2018, as WV Local Foods Day","description":"Designating February 21, 2018, as WV Local Foods Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR50/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1094993,"bill_number":"SB627","title":"Permitting local governments to access certain economic development project-related tax records","description":"The purpose of this bill is to permit local governments to access certain tax records relating to local development projects.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-03","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB627/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=627&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1095201,"bill_number":"SCR34","title":"Requesting DNR study deer hunting in WV","description":"Requesting DNR study deer hunting in WV","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Natural Resources","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Natural Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR34/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=34&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1095237,"bill_number":"SCR35","title":"Constable Joseph H. Davidson Memorial Bridge","description":"Constable Joseph H. Davidson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR35/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=35&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1095265,"bill_number":"SCR37","title":"Sheriff John E. White Memorial Road","description":"Sheriff John E. White Memorial Road","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR37/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=37&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1095289,"bill_number":"SCR36","title":"Requesting study of public schools' prevention and response to violent acts against students and personnel","description":"Requesting study of public schools' prevention and response to violent acts against students and personnel","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-22","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR36/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=36&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1095670,"bill_number":"SB628","title":"Relating generally to WV Jobs Investment Trust Board","description":"Relating generally to WV Jobs Investment Trust Board","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB628/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=628&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Michael Maroney"},
{"bill_id":1095772,"bill_number":"SCR38","title":"Urging Congress reassess federal definition of \"industrial hemp\"","description":"Urging Congress reassess federal definition of \"industrial hemp\"","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR38/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=38&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Dave Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1095795,"bill_number":"HB4627","title":"Relating to providing a limitation on the eminent domain authority of a municipal park board","description":"Relating to providing a limitation on the eminent domain authority of a municipal park board","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 162, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4627/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4627&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Riley Moore"},
{"bill_id":1095814,"bill_number":"SR51","title":"Urging Congress reinstate separation of commercial and investment banking functions","description":"Urging Congress reinstate separation of commercial and investment banking functions","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR51/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Randy Smith"},
{"bill_id":1095839,"bill_number":"HR9","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Tony Jerome Lewis, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, coalminer, soldier, farmer, businessman and public servant","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Tony Jerome Lewis, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, coalminer, soldier, farmer, businessman and public servant","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR9/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=9&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Terrishie Sypolt"},
{"bill_id":1095860,"bill_number":"HB4626","title":"Relating to West Virginia innovative mine safety technology tax credit act","description":"Relating to West Virginia innovative mine safety technology tax credit act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 240, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4626/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4626&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"William Anderson"},
{"bill_id":1095882,"bill_number":"SCR39","title":"Requesting study of feasibility and implementation of coordination of law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying found remains","description":"Requesting study of feasibility and implementation of coordination of law-enforcement agencies in finding missing persons and identifying found remains","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR39/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=39&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1095895,"bill_number":"HB4628","title":"Relating to authorizing the redirection of amounts collected from certain surcharges and assessments on workers' compensation insurance policies for periods prior to January 1, 2019","description":"Relating to authorizing the redirection of amounts collected from certain surcharges and assessments on workers' compensation insurance policies for periods prior to January 1, 2019","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 247, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4628/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4628&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1096135,"bill_number":"SCR40","title":"Requesting study of legality and effects of prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet","description":"Requesting study of legality and effects of prohibit retailers from selling or leasing products that make content accessible on the Internet","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-02-23","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR40/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=40&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1096149,"bill_number":"SB629","title":"Expanding conditions of permanent disability required for Class Q permit","description":"The purpose of this bill is to expand the conditions of permanent disability required for issuance of a Class Q permit.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB629/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=629&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1096263,"bill_number":"HB4629","title":"Relating to broadband enhancement and expansion policies generally","description":"Relating to broadband enhancement and expansion policies generally","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-17","last_action":"Chapter 31, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-17","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4629/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4629&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Roger Hanshaw"},
{"bill_id":1096273,"bill_number":"HCR84","title":"Requesting the Department of Health and Human Resources and the Bureau for Medical Services review and update Medicaid reimbursement rates for ground and air ambulance services","description":"Requesting the Department of Health and Human Resources and the Bureau for Medical Services review and update Medicaid reimbursement rates for ground and air ambulance services","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR84/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=84&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1096289,"bill_number":"HCR85","title":"Requesting the legislatures and departments of transportation of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to endorse and pursue the construction of a new four-lane, limited access highway, extending Interstate Highway 99 from its present terminus at Bedford, Pennsylvania, to Covington, Virginia","description":"Requesting the legislatures and departments of transportation of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to endorse and pursue the construction of a new four-lane, limited access highway, extending Interstate Highway 99 from its present terminus at Bedford, Pennsylvania, to Covington, Virginia","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR85/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=85&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1096307,"bill_number":"SR52","title":"Designating February 26, 2018, as Families Leading Change Day","description":"Designating February 26, 2018, as Families Leading Change Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR52/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Stephen Baldwin"},
{"bill_id":1096320,"bill_number":"SR53","title":"Recognizing Glenville State College for its efforts in making education more affordable","description":"Recognizing Glenville State College for its efforts in making education more affordable","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR53/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1096580,"bill_number":"SB630","title":"Relating to changes in distribution of certain racetrack video lottery net terminal income and excess lottery fund","description":"The purpose of this bill is to allocate a certain amount of net and excess terminal income from racetrack video lottery distributed to licensed racetrack purse funds once the Workers’ Compensation Debt Reduction Fund is fully funded, as originally intended in the 2005 enabling legislation and in current code §29-22A-10(c)(9) and code §29-22A-10b(a)(9).","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"To House Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":"Finance","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB630/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=630&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1096651,"bill_number":"SB631","title":"Relating generally to one-call system","description":"The purpose of this bill is to update the one-call system.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 244, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB631/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=631&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1096934,"bill_number":"HCR89","title":"Colonel Morgan Morgan Memorial Bridge","description":"Colonel Morgan Morgan Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR89/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=89&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Dana Lynch"},
{"bill_id":1096951,"bill_number":"SCR41","title":"Home of Coach Bob Bolen Mountain State University 2004 NAIA Champions road marker","description":"Home of Coach Bob Bolen Mountain State University 2004 NAIA Champions road marker","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR41/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1096971,"bill_number":"HCR86","title":"Bluefield Police Lt. Aaron L. Crook Memorial Road","description":"Bluefield Police Lt. Aaron L. Crook Memorial Road","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR86/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=86&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1096993,"bill_number":"HCR90","title":"Mack D. Huffman Memorial Bridge","description":"Mack D. Huffman Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR90/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=90&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1097016,"bill_number":"HCR91","title":"U.S. Navy Capt Homer Leroy Smith Memorial Bridge","description":"U.S. Navy CAPT Homer Leroy Smith Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR91/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=91&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"William Romine"},
{"bill_id":1097037,"bill_number":"HCR88","title":"U. S. Air Force Capt. Clarence Virgil Slack, Jr. Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Air Force Capt. Clarence Virgil Slack, Jr. Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR88/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=88&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Erikka Storch"},
{"bill_id":1097057,"bill_number":"HCR87","title":"Constable Joseph H. Davidson Memorial Bridge","description":"Constable Joseph H. Davidson Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR87/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=87&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Marty Gearheart"},
{"bill_id":1097077,"bill_number":"SR55","title":"Congratulating Cabell Midland Knights girls' soccer team for 2017 Class AAA state championship","description":"Congratulating Cabell Midland Knights girls' soccer team for 2017 Class AAA state championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR55/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1097100,"bill_number":"HCR92","title":"Home of Pro-Football Hall of Fame Member Randy G. Moss","description":"Home of Pro-Football Hall of Fame Member Randy G. Moss","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR92/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=92&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Andrew Robinson"},
{"bill_id":1097123,"bill_number":"SR54","title":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for service, dedication, and commitment to Jefferson County","description":"Recognizing Leadership Jefferson for service, dedication, and commitment to Jefferson County","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR54/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":1097142,"bill_number":"HR10","title":"Requesting the Governor to increase public access to the State Capitol","description":"Requesting the Governor to increase public access to the State Capitol","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-02-27","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-02-27","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR10/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=10&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Caputo"},
{"bill_id":1097964,"bill_number":"SR56","title":"Recognizing Michael Todd Paynter for public service to state and country","description":"Recognizing Michael Todd Paynter for public service to state and country","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-02-28","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR56/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Sue Cline"},
{"bill_id":1098780,"bill_number":"SB632","title":"Allowing retired judicial officers recalled to service to avoid limit on temporary payments under certain circumstances","description":"Allowing retired judicial officers recalled to service to avoid limit on temporary payments under certain circumstances","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-02-28","last_action":"On 1st reading, House Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB632/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=632&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1099152,"bill_number":"SR58","title":"Recognizing guiding principles and partnership of WV Forward's initiatives","description":"Recognizing guiding principles and partnership of WV Forward's initiatives","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR58/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1099202,"bill_number":"SCR44","title":"Bluefield Police LT Aaron L. Crook Memorial Bridge","description":"Bluefield Police LT Aaron L. Crook Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR44/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=44&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Chandler Swope"},
{"bill_id":1099254,"bill_number":"SCR42","title":"US Navy Veteran Samuel H. Slack, Jr., Memorial Bridge","description":"US Navy Veteran Samuel H. Slack, Jr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR42/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=42&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1099312,"bill_number":"SCR47","title":"Requesting study on limiting use of criminal records to disqualify person from license to practice occupation","description":"Requesting study on limiting use of criminal records to disqualify person from license to practice occupation","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR47/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=47&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1099367,"bill_number":"SCR46","title":"Requesting study of creating WV legal system to curb abusive lawsuits","description":"Requesting study of creating WV legal system to curb abusive lawsuits","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR46/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=46&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1099425,"bill_number":"SCR43","title":"US Army T-4 CE Caesar Bango Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army T-4 CE Caesar Bango Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR43/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=43&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1099480,"bill_number":"SR57","title":"Designating March 1, 2018, as Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day","description":"Designating March 1, 2018, as Innovation and Entrepreneurship Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR57/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1099533,"bill_number":"SCR45","title":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 5 as to Com Sub for SJR 8","description":"Suspending provisions of Joint Rule 5 as to Com Sub for SJR 8","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-01","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-01","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR45/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=45&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
{"bill_id":1100049,"bill_number":"HCR97","title":"Hill Family Veterans Memorial Highway","description":"Hill Family Veterans Memorial Highway","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR97/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=97&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1100069,"bill_number":"HCR96","title":"Kidd Brothers Bridge","description":"Kidd Brothers Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR96/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=96&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1100088,"bill_number":"HCR93","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study exempting state employees from the payment of state income tax","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study exempting state employees from the payment of state income tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Finance","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Finance","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR93/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=93&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Danny Hamrick"},
{"bill_id":1100109,"bill_number":"HR11","title":"Urging the United States Congress to support efforts to return to national banking policies to repair our nation’s infrastructure","description":"Urging the United States Congress to support efforts to return to national banking policies to repair our nation’s infrastructure","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR11/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=11&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Walters"},
{"bill_id":1100128,"bill_number":"SR59","title":"Recognizing dedicated and honorable public service of Linda Gibson","description":"Recognizing dedicated and honorable public service of Linda Gibson","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR59/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Corey Palumbo"},
{"bill_id":1100149,"bill_number":"HCR94","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study comparing West Virginia’s asbestos rules with those in other states","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study comparing West Virginia’s asbestos rules with those in other states","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR94/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=94&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1100169,"bill_number":"HCR99","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility and propriety of requiring liability insurance or other means of security on certain motorboats and personal watercraft in this state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study the feasibility and propriety of requiring liability insurance or other means of security on certain motorboats and personal watercraft in this state","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR99/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=99&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1100191,"bill_number":"SR60","title":"Designating March 2, 2018, as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day","description":"Designating March 2, 2018, as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Day","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR60/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Clements"},
{"bill_id":1100211,"bill_number":"HR12","title":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Clyde McNeill See, Jr., former Speaker of the House of Delegates, dedicated community leader, public servant and family man","description":"Memorializing the life of the Honorable Clyde McNeill See, Jr., former Speaker of the House of Delegates, dedicated community leader, public servant and family man","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR12/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=12&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1100230,"bill_number":"HCR95","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of requiring liability insurance or other means of security on certain motorboats and personal watercraft in this state","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of requiring liability insurance or other means of security on certain motorboats and personal watercraft in this state","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-02","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-02","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR95/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=95&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1100250,"bill_number":"HCR98","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government Organization to conduct a study to consider removing solid waste facilities and the intrastate transportation of solid waste from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government Organization to conduct a study to consider removing solid waste facilities and the intrastate transportation of solid waste from the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR98/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=98&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1100805,"bill_number":"SCR48","title":"US Army MSG Monty Ray Skeen, Sr., Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army MSG Monty Ray Skeen, Sr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR48/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=48&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1100807,"bill_number":"SCR49","title":"US Army PFC Robert \"Bobby\" Tate, Jr., Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army PFC Robert \"Bobby\" Tate, Jr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR49/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=49&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1100809,"bill_number":"SCR50","title":"Requesting study requiring Department of Education provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 5 through 12","description":"Requesting study requiring Department of Education provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 5 through 12","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-03","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-03","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR50/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=50&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Karnes"},
{"bill_id":1100821,"bill_number":"SR61","title":"Designating month of March, 2018, as American Red Cross Month","description":"Designating month of March, 2018, as American Red Cross Month","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR61/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1100845,"bill_number":"SB634","title":"Adding, increasing, and decreasing appropriations from General Revenue to DHHR","description":"Adding, increasing, and decreasing appropriations from General Revenue to DHHR","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 20, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB634/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=634&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Craig Blair"},
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{"bill_id":1100892,"bill_number":"SR62","title":"Congratulating Quinn Raffo, distinguished finalist for 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award","description":"Congratulating Quinn Raffo, distinguished finalist for 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Award","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-05","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR62/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1100995,"bill_number":"HCR100","title":"Morgantown High School Veterans Bridge","description":"Morgantown High School Veterans Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR100/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=100&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joseph Statler"},
{"bill_id":1101079,"bill_number":"HCR101","title":"Requesting the Governor’s Task Force on Public Employee Insurance Agency Stability to review means and methods of including medical facilities","description":"Requesting the Governor’s Task Force on Public Employee Insurance Agency Stability to review means and methods of including medical facilities","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR101/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=101&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1101159,"bill_number":"HCR102","title":"U. S. Army PFC Earl Russell Cobb, SPC4 Carl Bradford Goodson, and SSGT George T. Saunders, Jr., Memorial Bridge","description":"U. S. Army PFC Earl Russell Cobb, SPC4 Carl Bradford Goodson, and SSGT George T. Saunders, Jr., Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR102/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=102&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Larry Rowe"},
{"bill_id":1101163,"bill_number":"SCR51","title":"Extending conference committee relating to Engrossed Committee Substitute for HB 4013","description":"Extending conference committee relating to Engrossed Committee Substitute for HB 4013","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-05","last_action":"House received Senate message","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR51/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=51&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1101557,"bill_number":"SR63","title":"Honoring Dennis Frye for his dedicated public service","description":"Honoring Dennis Frye for his dedicated public service","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR63/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"John Unger"},
{"bill_id":1101652,"bill_number":"SR64","title":"Reaffirming sister-state relationship between WV and Taiwan","description":"Reaffirming sister-state relationship between WV and Taiwan","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-06","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR64/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Roman Prezioso"},
{"bill_id":1101741,"bill_number":"SCR52","title":"Deputy Sheriff John Janey Memorial Bridge","description":"Deputy Sheriff John Janey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR52/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=52&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1101884,"bill_number":"HB4630","title":"Relating to a 2019 across-the-board salary adjustment for employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"Relating to a 2019 across-the-board salary adjustment for employees of the Department of Health and Human Resources","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-06","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4630/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4630&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1102236,"bill_number":"HCR103","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of adopting “Right to Shop” legislation","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of adopting “Right to Shop” legislation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR103/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=103&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1102264,"bill_number":"SR65","title":"Memorializing life of Leon McCoy","description":"Memorializing life of Leon McCoy","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR65/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Drennan"},
{"bill_id":1102291,"bill_number":"HCR104","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the requirements and costs to implement a state-based occupational pneumoconiosis, or Black Lung, compensation program","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the requirements and costs to implement a state-based occupational pneumoconiosis, or Black Lung, compensation program","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-07","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR104/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=104&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Dean"},
{"bill_id":1102319,"bill_number":"SCR53","title":"US Army SGT Harold Scott White Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SGT Harold Scott White Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR53/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=53&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1102341,"bill_number":"SB635","title":"Relating to 2019 salary adjustment for employees of DHHR","description":"Relating to 2019 salary adjusment for employees of DHHR","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-04-23","last_action":"Chapter 191, Acts, Regular Session, 2018","last_action_date":"2018-04-23","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB635/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=635&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Karen Arvon"},
{"bill_id":1102637,"bill_number":"HB4631","title":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund - Insurance Commission Fund","description":"Expiring funds to the unappropriated surplus balance in the State Fund - Insurance Commission Fund","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-03-07","last_action":"Tabled on 3rd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB4631/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4631&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1102822,"bill_number":"SCR56","title":"PFC Franklin L. Conn and SGM Bill Jeffrey Memorial Bridge","description":"PFC Franklin L. Conn and SGM Bill Jeffrey Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR56/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=56&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ron Stollings"},
{"bill_id":1102825,"bill_number":"SCR59","title":"Requesting study possible methods to enhance forest management","description":"Requesting study possible methods to enhance forest management","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR59/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=59&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102828,"bill_number":"SCR60","title":"Requesting study requiring DNR and state agencies use non-employee workforce","description":"Requesting study requiring DNR and state agencies use non-employee workforce","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR60/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=60&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102834,"bill_number":"HCR108","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study encouraging the film industry and tourism mechanisms for promoting West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study encouraging the film industry and tourism mechanisms for promoting West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR108/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=108&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1102838,"bill_number":"HCR105","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study regarding evaluating Department of Environmental Protection funds","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study regarding evaluating Department of Environmental Protection funds","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR105/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=105&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1102843,"bill_number":"SCR61","title":"Requesting study for developing plans reclaiming sold waste landfills","description":"Requesting study for developing plans reclaiming sold waste landfills","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR61/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=61&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102851,"bill_number":"HCR107","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study of the feasibility of a single building to house all occupational and professional regulatory boards","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to §51, Article VI of the Constitution to establish a general fund expenditure limit. The amendment is designated “Taxpayer Bill of Rights.”","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR107/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=107&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1102855,"bill_number":"SCR62","title":"Requesting study of potential economic benefits of rock climbing tourism","description":"Requesting study of potential economic benefits of rock climbing tourism","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR62/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=62&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102859,"bill_number":"HCR109","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on legislative rules being outcome driven rather than process driven","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on legislative rules being outcome driven rather than process driven","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR109/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=109&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1102867,"bill_number":"SCR55","title":"Urging Congress pass law permitting WV to increase vehicle weight on interstate highways","description":"Urging Congress pass law permitting WV to increase vehicle weight on interstate highways","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR55/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=55&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1102871,"bill_number":"SCR54","title":"Requesting study on effect of new vehicle weights on WV roads","description":"Requesting study on effect of new vehicle weights on WV roads","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR54/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=54&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1102878,"bill_number":"SCR58","title":"Requesting study options for solving crisis of abandonment of large horses","description":"Requesting study options for solving crisis of abandonment of large horses","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR58/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=58&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102882,"bill_number":"SCR63","title":"Requesting study of development of \"adopt-a-waterway\" program","description":"Requesting study of development of \"adopt-a-waterway\" program","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR63/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=63&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1102887,"bill_number":"HCR110","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance comprehensively study mineral severance taxes and associated fees in West Virginia","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance comprehensively study mineral severance taxes and associated fees in West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR110/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=110&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1102893,"bill_number":"HCR106","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study of licensure, certification and registration forms of occupational and professional regulation","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study of licensure, certification and registration forms of occupational and professional regulation","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR106/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=106&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Gary Howell"},
{"bill_id":1102897,"bill_number":"SCR57","title":"Requesting study of potential creation of WV Sentencing Commission","description":"Requesting study of potential creation of WV Sentencing Commission","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-08","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-08","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR57/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1103233,"bill_number":"HB2182","title":"Continuing personal income tax adjustment to gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans","description":"The purpose of this bill is to continue providing a personal income tax adjustment to the gross income of certain retirees receiving pensions from defined pension plans that terminated and are being paid a reduced maximum benefit guarantee.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-01-10","last_action":"To House Pensions and Retirement","last_action_date":"2018-01-10","committee":"Pensions & Retirement","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB2182/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2182&year=2018&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill","sponsor":"Pat McGeehan"},
{"bill_id":1103492,"bill_number":"SCR67","title":"Requesting study on improving WV students' scores on educational tests","description":"Requesting study on improving WV students' scores on educational tests","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To Education","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Education","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR67/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Donna Boley"},
{"bill_id":1103501,"bill_number":"SR66","title":"Recognizing 50th anniversary of Commission on Special Investigations and staff","description":"Recognizing 50th anniversary of Commission on Special Investigations and staff","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR66/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1103515,"bill_number":"SCR66","title":"Robert \"Glen\" Schoonover Memorial Bridge","description":"Robert \"Glen\" Schoonover Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR66/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Gregory Boso"},
{"bill_id":1103528,"bill_number":"HR14","title":"Expressing support for Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States","description":"Expressing support for Taiwan’s signing of a Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR14/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=14&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Rodney Miller"},
{"bill_id":1103544,"bill_number":"SCR65","title":"US Army SP4 Wilbur Allen Smith Memorial Bridge","description":"US Army SP4 Wilbur Allen Smith Memorial Bridge","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To Transportation and Infrastructure","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Transportation and Infrastructure ","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR65/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=65&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Romano"},
{"bill_id":1103560,"bill_number":"HCR112","title":"Home of Professional Boxing Champion Perry ‘The Punisher” Ballard’","description":"Home of Professional Boxing Champion Perry ‘The Punisher” Ballard’","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To House Roads and Transportation","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":"Roads & Transportation","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR112/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=112&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Jeff Eldridge"},
{"bill_id":1103574,"bill_number":"HR13","title":"Recognizing the Fiftieth Anniversary of the establishment of the Commission on Special Investigations","description":"Recognizing the Fiftieth Anniversary of the establishment of the Commission on Special Investigations","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR13/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=13&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1103593,"bill_number":"HCR111","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issues, needs and challenges facing senior citizens in West Virginia","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issues, needs and challenges facing senior citizens in West Virginia","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR111/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=111&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Ruth Rowan"},
{"bill_id":1103605,"bill_number":"SCR64","title":"Designating Sunday, May 6, 2018, as World Moyamoya Awareness Day","description":"Designating Sunday, May 6, 2018, as World Moyamoya Awareness Day","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"To Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Health and Human Resources","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR64/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=64&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Tom Takubo"},
{"bill_id":1103621,"bill_number":"SR67","title":"Congratulating Winfield High School girls' tennis team for 2017 Class AA-A championship","description":"Congratulating Winfield High School girls' tennis team for 2017 Class AA-A championship","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR67/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=67&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Glenn Jeffries"},
{"bill_id":1103634,"bill_number":"HCR113","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the health outcomes of high sugar diets, and the short-term and long-term health and economic benefits of a sugar drink tax","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the health outcomes of high sugar diets, and the short-term and long-term health and economic benefits of a sugar drink tax","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR113/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=113&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Joe Ellington"},
{"bill_id":1103651,"bill_number":"HCR114","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of modernizing state code as it relates to rental of motor vehicles","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility and propriety of modernizing state code as it relates to rental of motor vehicles","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR114/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=114&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Steve Westfall"},
{"bill_id":1103876,"bill_number":"SCR68","title":"Requesting study of potentially creating nonpartisan commission for planning and mapping state legislative election districts","description":"Requesting study of potentially creating nonpartisan commission for planning and mapping state legislative election districts","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR68/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1103901,"bill_number":"SCR69","title":"Requesting study development of Office of Outdoor Recreation","description":"Requesting study development of Office of Outdoor Recreation","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR69/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1103926,"bill_number":"SCR70","title":"Requesting study ways to deter wanton waste of animals, birds and fish","description":"Requesting study ways to deter wanton waste of animals, birds and fish","status_desc":"In Senate Committee","status_date":"2018-03-09","last_action":"Referred to Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-09","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR70/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mark Maynard"},
{"bill_id":1104409,"bill_number":"HCR116","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the impact on states that require a legislative supermajority to enact tax increases or impose new taxes","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the impact on states that require a legislative supermajority to enact tax increases or impose new taxes","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR116/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=116&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1104410,"bill_number":"HCR115","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issue of retirement security and the state taxation of Social Security benefits","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the issue of retirement security and the state taxation of Social Security benefits","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"To House Rules","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":"Rules","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR115/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=115&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1104411,"bill_number":"HCR118","title":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Finance to study the fiscal effects of the discretionary use of a video link between a physician and a patient during telemedicine calls regarding non-emergent acute illnesses","description":"Requesting the Joint Committee on Finance to study the fiscal effects of the discretionary use of a video link between a physician and a patient during telemedicine calls regarding non-emergent acute illnesses","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR118/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=118&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1104412,"bill_number":"HCR117","title":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the impact on states that impose tax and expenditure limitations to restrain the growth of state budgets.","description":"Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the impact on states that impose tax and expenditure limitations to restrain the growth of state budgets.","status_desc":"Engrossed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Communicated to Senate","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HCR117/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=117&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Eric Nelson"},
{"bill_id":1109204,"bill_number":"SR71","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR71/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=71&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1109205,"bill_number":"SR70","title":"Recognizing Randy Moss for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame","description":"Recognizing Randy Moss for his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR70/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=70&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Plymale"},
{"bill_id":1109208,"bill_number":"SR68","title":"Memorializing life of Stephen L. Cook","description":"Memorializing life of Stephen L. Cook","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-10","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR68/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=68&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Robert Beach"},
{"bill_id":1109210,"bill_number":"SR72","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-03-11","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR72/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=72&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1109211,"bill_number":"SR69","title":"Urging Frontier Communications prioritize negotiations to conclude fair labor agreement with CWA","description":"Urging Frontier Communications prioritize negotiations to conclude fair labor agreement with CWA","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-03-10","last_action":"On Unfinished Business","last_action_date":"2018-03-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR69/2018","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=RS&input4=69&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Richard Ojeda"},
{"bill_id":1119157,"bill_number":"HB107","title":"Supplementing and amending the appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Resources","description":"10.0pt;color:windowtext'>The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement and amend the aforesaid account for the designated spending unit for the fiscal year 2019.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB107/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=107&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119158,"bill_number":"SB1007","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Health","description":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to DHHR, Division of Health","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-24","last_action":"Approved by Governor 5/24/18 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1007/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1007&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119159,"bill_number":"HB109","title":"West Virginia Medical Cannabis Banking Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to create the Medical Cannabis Banking Act to provide banking services for the Medical Cannabis Act. Various definitions are provided. The State Treasurer is required to create a closed-loop system to accept moneys and payments. Vendors are required to comply with all federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules. Various requirements are established for the closed-loop system and matters the system should prohibit. The Treasurer is to authorize acceptable forms of payment, and to withdraw or transfer any amounts due the state. A financial institution under this Act is not required to be a state depository. Actions under this Act are not unlawful under any other provisions of the Code. The Commissioner of Financial Institutions is not to impair operations of any financial institution engaged under this Act. The State is to indemnify the Treasurer and employees of the Treasurer’s Office providing banking services in accordance with the Act. The Treasurer is authorized to charge fees and to deposit and expend those fees. Confidential information is exempt from disclosure pursuant to a FOIA request. All information is accessible by the Bureau of Public Health and law enforcement, and by others upon execution of a nondisclosure agreement. This Act shall control over the Medical Cannabis Act, and any proprietary interests in the closed-loop system are subject to the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"To House Health and Human Resources","last_action_date":"2018-05-20","committee":"Health & Human Resources","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB109/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=109&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mike Pushkin"},
{"bill_id":1119160,"bill_number":"SB1003","title":"Relating to management and inventory of state vehicles","description":"Relating to management and inventory of state vehicles","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1003/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1003&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119161,"bill_number":"SB1001","title":"Continuing Division of Culture and History as Department of Arts, Culture and History","description":"Continuing Division of Culture and History as Department of Arts, Culture and History","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1001/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1001&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119162,"bill_number":"HB104","title":"Modifying the type of businesses and establishments required to post human trafficking assistance notices","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide clarifying language and addresses technical issues contained in Enrolled Committee Substitute for HB 4169 (2018). The bill modifies the type of business or establishments required to post human trafficking notices. It also modifies the criminal penalties for violating the section.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB104/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=104&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119163,"bill_number":"HB103","title":"Relating to the management and inventory of state vehicles","description":"The purpose of this bill is to provide technical cleanup and clarifying language to the 2018 House Bill 4015, which reformed the management of state vehicles.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB103/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=103&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119164,"bill_number":"HB105","title":"Relating to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the venue, enforcement and rulemaking sections of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act (Enrolled Committee Substitute for SB 456) to conform with the provisions of the model act provided by the Physical Therapy Compact Commission to allow West Virginia to become a participating member. Otherwise, West Virginia cannot participate in the multi-state licensure compact.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB105/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=105&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119165,"bill_number":"SR101","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-05-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR101/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=1X&input4=101&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1119166,"bill_number":"HB106","title":"Relating to securing a real estate deed by a purchaser of a tax lien","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend and adjust certain deadlines and timeframes relating to securing a real estate deed by a purchaser of a tax lien.","status_desc":"House Floor Calendar","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Tabled on 2nd reading, Special Calendar","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB106/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=106&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119167,"bill_number":"SB1005","title":"Amending sections of Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act","description":"Amending sections of Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Act","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1005/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1005&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119168,"bill_number":"SB1008","title":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to certain divisions within Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"Supplementing and amending appropriations to certain divisions within Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1008/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1008&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119169,"bill_number":"SB1002","title":"Creating retroactive effective date within WV Fire, EMS, and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","description":"Creating retroactive effective date within WV Fire, EMS, and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"On 3rd reading","last_action_date":"2018-05-22","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1002/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1002&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119170,"bill_number":"SB1006","title":"Amending deadlines for securing deeds","description":"Amending deadlines for securing deeds","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1006/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1006&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119171,"bill_number":"SB1004","title":"Modifying types of businesses required to post human trafficking assistance notices","description":"Modifying types of businesses required to post human trafficking assistance notices","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-06-07","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18 - Senate Journal","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SB1004/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=1004&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"},
{"bill_id":1119172,"bill_number":"HB108","title":"Supplementing and amending the appropriations to the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety","description":"The purpose of this supplemental appropriation bill is to supplement, amend, add, and increase items of appropriation in the aforesaid accounts for the designated spending units for expenditure during the fiscal year 2018.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor 5/24/18 - House Journal","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB108/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=108&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119173,"bill_number":"SR102","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-05-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR102/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=1X&input4=102&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1119174,"bill_number":"HB102","title":"Relating to the West Virginia Fire, EMS, and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act","description":"The purpose of this bill is to amend the West Virginia Fire, EMS, and Law-Enforcement Officer Survivor Benefit Act as modified by Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 625 to allow for a retroactive effective date of January 1, 2018, eliminate a one-payment requirement, and provide for a distribution consistent with intestate statutes if there is no beneficiary document by the decedent.Â","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB102/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=102&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119175,"bill_number":"HB101","title":"Reestablishing the Division of Culture and History as the Department of Arts, Culture and History","description":"The purpose of this bill is to reestablish the Division of Culture and History as the Department of Arts, Culture and History, which shall be a separate independent agency within the Executive Branch. The Commissioner of Culture and History will become the Curator of Arts, Culture and History. The Curator reports directly to the Governor and represents the department as a full participating member in meeting of the cabinet secretaries convened by the Governor. Also, the Library Commission and Educational Broadcast Authority are to be organized within the department for administrative support.","status_desc":"Signed by Governor","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Approved by Governor 6/7/18","last_action_date":"2018-06-07","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB101/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=101&year=2018&sessiontype=1X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Tim Armstead"},
{"bill_id":1119227,"bill_number":"SR104","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR104/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=1X&input4=104&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1119254,"bill_number":"SR103","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is ready to adjourn sine die","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-05-21","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-05-21","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR103/2018/X1","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=1X&input4=103&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Ferns"},
{"bill_id":1123477,"bill_number":"SCR201","title":"Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates","description":"Authorizing adjournments of Senate and House of Delegates","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"House Message received","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SCR201/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=CR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1123481,"bill_number":"SR201","title":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying House of Delegates Senate is assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR201/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1123484,"bill_number":"SR202","title":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","description":"Notifying Governor Legislature has assembled in extraordinary session","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR202/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Ryan Weld"},
{"bill_id":1123487,"bill_number":"HR201","title":"Investigating allegations of impeachable offenses against the Chief Justice and Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"Investigating allegations of impeachable offenses against the Chief Justice and Justices of the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-06-26","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-06-26","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR201/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Overington"},
{"bill_id":1125409,"bill_number":"HR202","title":"Relating to the impeachment of Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia","description":"Relating to the impeachment of Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-08-13","last_action":"Amendment to add an Article 15 rejected (Roll No. 618)","last_action_date":"2018-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR202/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=202&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"John Shott"},
{"bill_id":1125422,"bill_number":"HR203","title":"Recommending the public reprimand and censure of Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry, II, Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis, Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman, and Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Walker","description":"Recommending the public reprimand and censure of Supreme Court Justice Allen Loughry, II, Supreme Court Justice Robin Davis, Supreme Court Justice Margaret Workman, and Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Walker","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR203/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Isaac Sponaugle"},
{"bill_id":1125423,"bill_number":"HB201","title":"Providing for a special election for State Supreme Court Justice when a vacancy has occurred as the result of impeachment","description":"The purpose of this bill is to require a special state-wide election for a vacancy in the office of State Supreme Court Justice, when the vacancy has occurred as the result of impeachment.","status_desc":"Adopted","status_date":"2018-08-14","last_action":"Motion to table motion to suspend rules adopted (Roll No. 620)","last_action_date":"2018-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HB201/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=201&year=2018&sessiontype=2X&btype=bill","sponsor":"Shawn Fluharty"},
{"bill_id":1125425,"bill_number":"HR204","title":"Recommending the public reprimand and censure of Menis Ketchum and Brent Benjamin, former Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of the State of West Virginia.","description":"Recommending the public reprimand and censure of Menis Ketchum and Brent Benjamin, former Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of the State of West Virginia.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-08-14","last_action":"To House Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-08-14","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR204/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=204&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Michael Folk"},
{"bill_id":1125426,"bill_number":"HR205","title":"Providing for the appointment of a committee of five on the part of the House of Delegates to go before the Senate to deliver the articles of impeachment","description":"Providing for the appointment of a committee of five on the part of the House of Delegates to go before the Senate to deliver the articles of impeachment","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-14","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-08-14","committee":null,"chamber":"House","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/HR205/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=205&billtype=R&houseorig=H&btype=res","sponsor":"Daryl Cowles"},
{"bill_id":1125525,"bill_number":"SJR201","title":"Supreme Court Term Length Amendment","description":"The purpose of this resolution is to propose an amendment to the West Virginia Constitution to reduce the term lengths of Supreme Court justices.","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-08-20","last_action":"To Judiciary","last_action_date":"2018-08-20","committee":"Judiciary","chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SJR201/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=201&billtype=JR&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mike Woelfel"},
{"bill_id":1125526,"bill_number":"SR203","title":"Adopting rules of Senate while sitting as court of impeachment","description":"Adopting rules of Senate while sitting as court of impeachment","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-08-20","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-08-20","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR203/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=203&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
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{"bill_id":1126413,"bill_number":"SR204","title":"Publicly reprimanding and censuring Chief Justice Margaret Workman and Justice Elizabeth D. Walker of WV Supreme Court of Appeals","description":"Publicly reprimanding and censuring Chief Justice Margaret Workman and Justice Elizabeth D. Walker of WV Supreme Court of Appeals","status_desc":"Introduced","status_date":"2018-09-11","last_action":"Point of order ruled well-taken; resolution ruled out of order","last_action_date":"2018-09-11","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR204/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=204&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Charles Trump"},
{"bill_id":1127954,"bill_number":"SR205","title":"Publicly reprimanding and censuring Justice Elizabeth Walker","description":"Publicly reprimanding and censuring Justice Elizabeth Walker","status_desc":"Passed","status_date":"2018-10-02","last_action":"Completed legislative action","last_action_date":"2018-10-02","committee":null,"chamber":"Senate","url":"https://legiscan.com/WV/bill/SR205/2018/X2","state_link":"http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2018&sessiontype=2X&input4=205&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res","sponsor":"Mitch Carmichael"}
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